About

CRAFT IN AMERICA, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to promote and advance original handcrafted work through programs in all media.  CRAFT IN AMERICA includes the PBS documentary series, websites, Craft in America Center, ongoing exhibitions, educational programs, and publications.

  • Artists featured in the Craft in America series
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PBS Series

Peabody Award-winning series with over 27 episodes featuring new and renowned artists and reaching millions of viewers nationwide since 2007

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Online

CraftinAmerica.org
PBS.org/CraftinAmerica
YouTube.com/CraftinAmerica

Full episodes, hundreds of videos, and artist talks to stream plus exhibitions, artist bios, craft resources and more

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Craft in America Center

8415 W. Third St, Los Angeles, CA
Open Tues-Sat, 12-5pm

A learning and art space open to the public with exhibitions, a permanent collection, research library, talks by artists and scholars, and workshops

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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

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Publications

Published catalogues and encyclopedic book, Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects

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Partnerships

We partner with organizations nationwide to present conferences, exhibitions, panels, screenings and other public programs