Inspired LA: Screening & Artist Talk
Mark Taper Auditorium, Los Angeles Central Library
November 6, 2pm
![Betye Saar, Alison Saaar, Maddy Inez Leeser, Craft in America, Inspiration episode](https://www.craftinamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Betye-Saar-Alison-Saar-Maddy-Inez-Leeser2_Carol-Sauvion-photo-1-1024x577.jpg)
Craft in America is the Peabody Award-winning series exploring America’s creative spirit through the language and traditions of the handmade. Join us for a special screening of INSPIRATION, one of two new episodes streaming starting November 1 and premiering on PBS December 16 at 9pm (check local listings).
INSPIRATION reveals the magic and influence of craft. Featuring: Simon Rodia and Watts Towers; three generations of the Saar family: Alison Saar, Betye Saar, and Maddy Leeser; Hmong artists Suzanne Thao, Tousue Vang, Chef Yia Vang, and Mandora Young; textile artist Mary Little; weaver Diedrick Brackens; and potter Ayumi Horie.
Following the screening Los Angeles-based artists Alison Saar, Maddy Leeser, Diedrick Brackens, and Mary Little will engage in conversation and answer questions.
Please RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/inspired-la-screening-artist-talk-tickets-440008405987
![Diedrick Brackens, a deep and abiding dance. Courtesy Craft Contemporary, Josh Schaedel photo](https://www.craftinamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Diedrick-Brackens-a-deep-and-abiding-dance_Courtesy-Craft-Contemporary_Josh-Schaedel-photo-copy-1024x576.jpg)
![LA Public Library Logo, Craft in America, Screening INSPIRATION episode](https://www.craftinamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/REVtroke_LAPL_HorizontalLogoLeft-Blk-copy-1024x89.png)