At Craft Alliance, we believe that craft has the power to inspire, connect, and transform lives. 

Established in 1964, this year marks the 60th anniversary of Craft Alliance! Starting from a newsletter, it has grown to include a roster of comprehensive education programs, community and artist programming, and an exhibition schedule that brings together both local and national artists  to Saint Louis. 60 years later, Craft Alliance remains committed to inspiring the community through contemporary craft. 

This Fall, we want to celebrate the transformative nature of craft–techniques and materials that have held true for centuries and the makers who continuously challenge and expand the field of craft. Looking towards the next 60 years, Craft Alliance poses the question of what is craft’s role in our collective futures. Whether it is considering the transformation of materials, technique, or personal practice, we invite submissions from artists engaging with craft: basketry, print and book arts, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood.

Our Jury includes:

Doug Dale, Assistant Director, Duane Reed Gallery

Hattie Felton, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Fine and Decorative Arts, Missouri History Museum

Andrea Moon, Lecturer in Ceramics, Washington University

Gavin Piesomboon, Studio Director, Third Degree Glass

About Craft Alliance: 

Craft Alliance, located in The Maker District of  St. Louis, is a hub for artists, enthusiasts, and students to explore, learn, and celebrate the world of contemporary craft. We offer studios for ceramics, print and paper arts, metals, fibers, glass, wood, an artists-in-residence program, robust community programs, and an exhibition program.

Key Dates: 

Call dates: May 28 - July 8, 2024

Exhibition dates: August 30 - November 8, 2024

Applicants notified by: July 15, 2024

Work delivered by: August 14, 2024 

Local work drop of: August 12- 16, 2024 during business hours from 10am-6pm 

Sales: 

All work submitted should be available for sale. Any sales during the length of the exhibition will be transferred to the artist after Craft Alliance takes a 50% commission of the total sale. Please include the price of work, and account for the 50% commission, in your CaFE account portfolio/artwork image details.

Shipping and Drop-off: 

Artists should make arrangements for works to arrive on site at Craft Alliance no later than August 14th, 2024. Local artists can drop off their work from August 12- 16, 2024 during business hours from 10am-6pm.  Artists are responsible for shipping works to Craft Alliance and for insuring shipped work for its full value. Craft Alliance will pay for return shipping in the event that works do not sell. Unsold artwork will be shipped back to artists by November 29, 2024.

Application Requirements

Please submit:

• High resolution images of 3 pieces for consideration (9 total images can be submitted. Please use these additional images for detail, and/or alternate view images of your three pieces)
• A pdf containing a bio, a cv, and artist statement
• An entry fee of $30 and $10 for each additional piece you would like to submit

Eligibility Criteria

Artists working in craft media such as (but not limited to): glass, wood, clay, fiber, paper, metal are eligible to apply. To fit our space, we recommend submitting artwork that is approximately 48”x48” and 100 lbs or smaller. If your install is particularly complex, please reach out before you apply. Full time staff members of Craft Alliance or current board members are ineligible.