May 24–July 12, 2025
Juror’s Reception: Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:30-8:30pm (RSVP via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16T52Y3TYW/)
Florida CraftArt announces 99 Bottles, a juried exhibition inviting artists from across the country to explore the bottle as both a form and an idea. Featuring works in glass, ceramics, metal, wood, fibers, and mixed media, the show celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship behind this timeless object.
Bottles are full of meaning—whether holding emotions, carrying a message across the waves, spinning at the center of a game, displaying a miniature ship, or hinting at the magic of a genie inside. Inspired by the catchy tune, 99 Bottles brings together imaginative and skillful takes on this classic shape. Juror: Rachel Rearick, Executive Director of Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh
Jurying for this exhibition has been completed and applicants have been notified via email. Participating artists will be announced soon!
Guest Juror
Rachel Rearick is the Executive Director of Contemporary Craft in Pittsburgh, PA, and has a demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive spaces in the arts over a career that has focused on building partnerships which leverage support for the advancement of artists. Previously, Rachel served as the Arts and Culture Manager for Allegheny County Airport Authority; the Arts, Culture, and History Specialist for the City of Pittsburgh; and was the Co-Founder of KuratedPgh, a retail gallery that focused on fine art and functional craft. Rachel serves as the President of the Board of Directors at Shiftworks Community + Public Art and is an artist member of both the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Print Group. She holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from Gannon University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Edinboro University.
99 Bottles is generously sponsored by:
Hal Freedman and Willi Rudowsky
Kathryn Howd and Edward Rucks
Questions? Contact gallery@floridacraftart.org or call 727-821-7391.
Contact Liz Cooper for sponsorship opportunities at liz@floridacraftart.org or 727-821-7391.