NWDC presents contemporary craft today created by members of NWDC. All members are welcome to submit work to be selected by two jurors, Ron and Vicki Piper Gerton.

It is an opportunity to celebrate excellence in craft and design, and to showcase current trends in hand craft. It promises to be a important exhibition marking today’s trends and tomorrow’s expectations.

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First Peoples Project: Art of the Native South is an exhibition and event series highlighting craft traditions that through intergenerational transmission have been a part of some Native Americans’ cultural identity, way of life, resilience and survival for more than 12,000 years.
It is in this context that we recognize how the historically important contributions of Native Americans in the field of craft inform modern practice through an exhibition, Indian Craft Market and event series.

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Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass is a first-of-its-kind.

This powerful, majestic and groundbreaking exhibition gives broader and overdue recognition to roughly 120 glass art objects created by twenty-nine Native American artists, four Pacific Rim artists from New Zealand and Australia, and leading glass artist Dale Chihuly.

Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass was originated by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe, New Mexico where it was curated by Dr. Letitia Chambers and Cathy Short (Potawatomi). The traveling exhibit was curated by Dr. Chambers and is toured by International Arts & Artists.

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Robyn and John Horn built their collection on personal artistic inspiration and a devoted relationship to craft. This expansive collection demonstrates the passion of skilled artists who explore an innovative approach to traditional materials.

The Horns have generously gifted over 250 works to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation collection. Material Nature is a selection of the Horn collection that together demonstrates the passion for making, collecting, and living with art.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Join a community of makers in a relaxed virtual setting hosted by ASI staff. Each week, makers share projects, work, experiences, and stories.

All crafts and skill levels are welcome. Drop in as often as you like, for as long as you like.

Free; registration required.

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Founded in 1961, the American Folk Art Museum is a global leader dedicated to the preservation and promotion of folk and self-taught art across time and place.

Candid, genuine, and unexpected, the Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training.

With a collection spanning 7,500 works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent, AFAM engages people of all backgrounds through its collections, exhibitions, publications, and public programs as the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art.

Thanks to the generous support of our members, patrons, and donors, admission to the Museum is always free.

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The Art Galleries at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) serve the campus and larger Los Angeles area audiences through innovative contemporary art exhibitions and related programs. Our multifaceted and culturally-relevant exhibitions of professional and student artists reflect the diverse communities that make up CSUN and greater Los Angeles.

As one of the few art institutions in the San Fernando Valley, CSUN Art Galleries are a unique regional resource where visitors can connect in-person with art, artists, and each other.

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Celebrate the legacy of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman in an intimate conversation with their daughter, Laura Ackerman-Shaw, exploring their decades-long creative partnership, design approach, and lasting influence.

After the talk, stay for In Tandem by Katie Nartonis and Margaret Halkin, a 22-minute documentary on the Ackermans’ shared lives, careers, and their pivotal role in shaping California mid-century modernism.

This program is part of Material Curiosity by Design: Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman.

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