The Sylvia L. Rosen Craft Art Biennial 2025

Celebrate the spirit of Western New York craftsmanship and artistry with the The Sylvia L. Rosen Craft Art Biennial 2025! The 18th juried biennial showcases exceptional artists working in glass, fiber, wood, clay, metal, and other craft forms.

The exhibition, named in honor of renowned potter, educator, and patron of the arts Sylvia L. Rosen, reflects her legacy of recognizing craft forms as fine art in our region.

Juried by the acclaimed artist, curator, and educator Davana Robedee, this biennial promises a curated collection that highlights innovation, craftsmanship, and artistic storytelling through a variety of craft media.

This biennial honors Western New York artists—current or former Buffalo, Monroe, Niagara, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Orleans, Cattaraugus, and Allegany residents—who have created works in the past two years in traditions rooted in craft.

Don’t miss your chance to dive into the region’s vibrant craft culture at the Burchfield Penney!

SUPPORT FOR THE SYLVIA L. ROSEN CRAFT ART BIENNIAL 2025
The exhibition and accompanying publication are made possible through support from the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment for Fine Art in Craft Media and the Margaret E. Mead Endowment. One or more of the exhibited works is selected for the permanent collection of the Burchfield Penney Art Center—and up to $3,000 in purchase awards are made. One artist is awarded the Langley H. Kenzie Award, which includes a solo exhibition at the Burchfield Penney. One artist is selected to receive a monetary Margaret E. Mead Endowment Merit Award. 

ABOUT THE SYLVIA L. ROSEN ENDOWMENT 
Sylvia L. Rosen (1919 - 2022) was a respected potter and educator who taught ceramics at SUNY Buffalo State, University at Buffalo, and Amherst Senior High School. In 1987, she and her husband, Nathan, created the Sylvia L. Rosen Endowment for Fine Art in Craft Media at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. It has made possible juried biennial craft art exhibitions with purchase awards, alternating with biennial craft art lectures by field specialists. The first exhibition took place in 1988. Since then, these events have been a major force in the advancement and recognition of craft media in Western New York.