About
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.
PBS Series
Peabody Award-winning series with over 27 episodes featuring new and renowned artists and reaching millions of viewers nationwide since 2007.
Online
Full episodes, hundreds of videos, and artist talks to stream plus exhibitions, artist bios, craft resources and more.
CraftinAmerica.org
PBS.org/CraftinAmerica
YouTube.com/CraftinAmerica
Craft in America Center
A learning and art space open to the public with exhibitions, a permanent collection, research library, talks by artists and scholars, and workshops.
8415 W. Third St, Los Angeles, CA
Open Tues-Sat, 12-6pm
Education Guides
Free downloadable education guides for teachers, which meet national curriculum standards and provide interdisciplinary teaching opportunities for K–12.
Craft in Schools
Bringing artists and art
experiences to hundreds of underserved public school students in Los Angeles.
Publications
Published catalogues and encyclopedic book,
Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects.
Partnerships
We partner with organizations nationwide to present conferences, Exhibitions, panels, screenings and other public programs.
CRAFT IN AMERICA, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.