The Smithsonian Craft Show and the Craft2Wear Show are produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, which through its grant process supports education, outreach and research at the Smithsonian Institution.
The American Craft Council is a national, nonprofit educational organization founded in 1943 by Aileen Osborn Webb. The mission of the Council is to promote understanding and appreciation of contemporary American craft. Programs include the bimonthly magazine AMERICAN CRAFT, annual juried shows presenting artists and their work, a 2006 leadership conference on craft, the Aileen Osborn Webb Awards honoring excellence, a specialized library, workshops and seminars.
The Council is today the leading voice for the crafts in America, celebrating the remarkable achievement of the many gifted artists working in the media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and other materials. Programs through which the Council supports the field include the bimonthly magazine AMERICAN CRAFT , annual retail and wholesale shows, and a special library on contemporary craft, education grants, workshops, seminars and other services to the public.
As a membership organization, the Council welcomes those with an interest in or curiosity about the crafts. Many institutions and individuals belong to the Council—not only artists, but teachers, scholars, collectors, gallery owners and professionals in several fields, in the U.S. and abroad. This diversity is well represented in the Council's governance through its Board of Trustees, which is elected annually by the members.
The Council is today the leading voice for the crafts in America, celebrating the remarkable achievement of the many gifted artists working in the media of clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood and other materials. Programs through which the Council supports the field include the bimonthly magazine AMERICAN CRAFT , annual retail and wholesale shows, and a special library on contemporary craft, education grants, workshops, seminars and other services to the public.
As a membership organization, the Council welcomes those with an interest in or curiosity about the crafts. Many institutions and individuals belong to the Council—not only artists, but teachers, scholars, collectors, gallery owners and professionals in several fields, in the U.S. and abroad. This diversity is well represented in the Council's governance through its Board of Trustees, which is elected annually by the members.
Obsidian Gallery has presented the best in contemporary craft to Tucson residents and visitors for twenty-three years. There is an emphasis on the traditional craft media of clay, fiber, metal, glass and wood. Contemporary fine art and works in mixed media complement the selection. Obsidian has become a destination for collectors of innovative studio art jewelry.
Perimeter Gallery has been located in the heart of Chicago’s River North for almost 25 years. Perimeter Gallery exhibits contemporary painting, sculpture, and works on paper by emerging and established mid-career artists, as well as master works in ceramic and fiber art.
Society For Contemporary Craft Main Gallery
Presenting contemporary art in craft media by international, national and regional artists since 1971, the Society for Contemporary Craft offers cutting edge exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and non-mainstream art, as well as a range of classes, community outreach programs and a fantastic retail store.
Presenting contemporary art in craft media by international, national and regional artists since 1971, the Society for Contemporary Craft offers cutting edge exhibitions focused on multicultural diversity and non-mainstream art, as well as a range of classes, community outreach programs and a fantastic retail store.
The National Ornamental Metal Museum is the only institution in the United States devoted exclusively to the preservation and promotion of fine metalwork. Unlike ordinary museums, it isn’t just a place where art is displayed; it’s a place where art is made. At the Metal Museum you can see works of art, see artists work, learn the craft and craft the art.
A fine arts gallery in New Orleans.
