Craft in America
Craft in America is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit arts organization founded in 2004 with the mission to promote and advance original handcrafted work through programs in all media. The Peabody Award-winning, Emmy-nominated Craft in America documentary series first aired nationally on PBS in 2007 and has produced over 35 hour-long episodes to date. These programs are filled with artists, techniques, and stories from diverse cultures, blending history with living practice.
In addition to the series, Craft in America’s organizational efforts include its extensive website, a YouTube channel, multi-disciplinary educator guides that adhere to national standards, and the Craft in America Center in Los Angeles, which presents exhibitions, talks by artists and scholars, workshops, and K-12 school tours. All of Craft in America’s multimedia educational content is provided to the public at no charge.
Our Mission
To promote and advance original handcrafted work through programs in all media.
Our Goals
To document the importance of handmade objects and the artists who make them.
To provide a gateway to discover, explore and experience craft.
To celebrate our nation’s cultures through craft.
