35th Biennial Creative Crafts Council Exhibition

The Creative Crafts Council (CCC) is an umbrella organization of fine craft guilds that sponsors a juried biennial exhibition of artworks from regional fine craft artists. The CCC's exhibitions of regional craft have been held since 1954. The 2025 Creative Crafts Council 35th Exhibition will present artworks in ceramics, enamel, fiber, glass, metal, mixed media, wood, book arts, jewelry and wearable art from Saturday, March 15, 2025 - Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Mansion at Strathmore located at 10701 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD.

Artists may submit up to four craft artworks. All artworks must have been produced in 2022 or later and must not have been previously exhibited at a Creative Crafts Council exhibition. Entry fees are $35 for members of sponsoring guilds and $50 for non-members. Work samples should include 1-8 images. A panel of three jurors will select artworks based on quality of design, creativity, originality, execution and craftsmanship, and overall impact.

Awards include $300 for Best in Show, $200 for first place and $100 for second place in each media category, $100 for People's Choice, and $100 awards from member guilds. Jurors may also make individual Juror's Choice Awards. Notification of acceptance will be sent on or before February 3, 2025. Accepted artists deliver artwork by appointment February 27 – March 1, 2025. An exhibition reception will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 6-9 pm. Artists pick up unsold artwork by appointment June 2, 2025, 11 am – 4 pm. Eligibility: artists living, working, and/or going to school in Virginia, Maryland, or DC or members of sponsoring guilds residing anywhere.