Jewelry and Harmony: Highlights from the Episodes

The Craft in America Center is pleased to present work included in and inspired by season 13 of the Craft in America documentary series. HARMONY bridges the art forms of music and craft, celebrating the joy of music and the creation of handcrafted instruments. JEWELRY explores the history, artistry, and impact of personal adornment.


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Harriete Estel Berman

Harriete Estel Berman, “Created Exclusively” Bracelet, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, “Created Exclusively” Bracelet, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Feeling Like a Star, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Feeling Like a Star, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Identity Bracelet: Triangular Metallic Gold with Linear Motif, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Identity Bracelet: Triangular Metallic Gold with Linear Motif, 2016. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Craft in the Movies, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Craft in the Movies, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Prestige, Value, and Identity, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Prestige, Value, and Identity, 2001: Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Recycle - Bermaid, The California Collection, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Recycle – Bermaid, The California Collection, 2007. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Recycle - Bermaid, The California Collection, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Recycle – Bermaid, The California Collection, 2007. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Recycle Orange Bracelet and Recycle Green Bracelet, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Recycle Orange Bracelet and Recycle Green Bracelet, 2010. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Drowning in Black Plastic, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Drowning in Black Plastic, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Drowning in Black Plastic, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Drowning in Black Plastic, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Rippled Corrugated Edge Bracelet Set, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Rippled Corrugated Edge Bracelet Set, 2001. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Rippled Corrugated Edge Bracelet Set, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Rippled Corrugated Edge Bracelet Set, 2001. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Rippled Corrugated Edge Bracelet Set, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Rippled Corrugated Edge Bracelet Set, 2001. Photo: Madison Metro
Harriete Estel Berman, Marry Me for My Hobart, Craft in America
Harriete Estel Berman, Marry Me for My Hobart, 1981. Photo: Madison Metro

Gabrielle Gould

Gabrielle Gould, Midnight Lorikeet with Wing Pin and Roseate Cascade with Golden Spots, Craft in America
Gabrielle Gould, Midnight Lorikeet with Wing (Pin), 2021 and Roseate Cascade with Golden Spots, 2020. Photo: Madison Metro
Gabrielle Gould, Pushing Down Necklace, Craft in America
Gabrielle Gould, Pushing Down Necklace, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Gabrielle Gould, Sketch of Necklace, Craft in America
Gabrielle Gould, Sketch of Necklace, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Gabrielle Gould, Shark Tooth Earrings, Wave Runner Pin/Locket, and Shoreline Collar, Craft in America
Gabrielle Gould, Shark Tooth Earrings, 2021; Wave Runner Pin/Locket, 2021; Shoreline Collar, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Gabrielle Gould, Sculptural Feather Brooch, Craft in America
Gabrielle Gould, Sculptural Feather Brooch, 2017. Photo: Madison Metro
Gabrielle Gould, Camouflage Nesting Box with Black Eyed Susans (box top and earrings), Craft in America
Gabrielle Gould, Camouflage Nesting Box with Black Eyed Susans (box top and earrings), 2018. Photo: Madison Metro
Gabrielle Gould, Camouflage Nesting Box with Black Eyed Susans (box bottom and necklace), Craft in America
Gabrielle Gould, Camouflage Nesting Box with Black Eyed Susans (box bottom and necklace), 2018. Photo: Madison Metro
Gabrielle Gould, Sculptural Feather Brooch and Camouflage Nesting Box with Black Eyed Susans
Gabrielle Gould, (left to right) Sculptural Feather Brooch, 2017 and Camouflage Nesting Box with Black Eyed Susans, 2018. Photo: Madison Metro

Tom Herman

Tom Herman, On Sunset Brooch, Craft in America
Tom Herman, On Sunset Brooch, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Tom Herman, By the Lake Brooch, Craft in America
Tom Herman, By the Lake Brooch, 2016. Photo: Madison Metro
Tom Herman, Snow on a Branch Brooch, Craft in America
Tom Herman, Snow on a Branch Brooch, 2016. Photo: Madison Metro
Tom Herman, Jade Ring, Craft in America
Tom Herman, Jade Ring, 2013. Photo: Madison Metro
Tom Herman, Jade Ring, Craft in America
Tom Herman, Jade Ring, 2013. Photo: Madison Metro
Tom Herman, Plique a Jour Holly Necklace, Craft in America
Plique a Jour Holly Necklace, 2019. Photo: Madison Metro
Tom Herman, Plique a Jour Holly Necklace, Craft in America
Tom Herman, Plique a Jour Holly Necklace (detail), 2013. Photo: Madison Metro
Tom Herman, Jade Ring, Plique a Jour Holly Necklace, and Red Oak Plique a Jour Earrings, Craft in America
Tom Herman, (left to right) Jade Ring, 2013; Plique a Jour Holly Necklace, 2019; Red Oak Plique a Jour Earrings, 2019. Photo: Madison Metro

Clyde Johnson

Clyde Johnson, An Ode to Art Smith, Craft in America
Clyde Johnson, An Ode to Art Smith, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro

Jesse Monongya

Jesse Monongya, Necklace, Craft in America
Jesse Monongya, Necklace, 2006. Photo: Madison Metro
Jesse Monongya, Bracelet, Craft in America
Jesse Monongya, Bracelet, n.d. Photo: Madison Metro
Jesse Monongya, Ring, Craft in America
Jesse Monongya, Ring, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Jesse Monongya, Ring, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Jesse Monongya, “Cobblestone” Bracelet and Earrings, 2003. Photo: Madison Metro

Joyce J. Scott

Joyce J. Scott, Red Intersections, Craft in America
Joyce J. Scott, Red Intersections, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro

Art Smith

Art Smith, Opulent, Craft in America
Art Smith, Opulent, ca. 1968. Photo: Madison Metro
Art Smith, Bel-bel, Craft in America
Art Smith, Bel-bel, Ca. 1948. Photo: Madison Metro
Art Smith, Turquoise Cloud, Craft in America
Art Smith, Turquoise Cloud, ca. 1979. Photo: Madison Metro
Art Smith, Cheshire, Craft in America
Art Smith, Cheshire, ca. 1965. Photo: Madison Metro

Doug Naselroad

Doug Naselroad, Dulcimers, Craft in America
Doug Naselroad, Dulcimers, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Doug Naselroad, Dulcimer, Craft in America
Doug Naselroad, Dulcimer, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro

Richard Jolley

Richard Jolley, Suspended in Dreams in the Cosmos, Craft in America
Richard Jolley, Suspended in Dreams in the Cosmos, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro
Tommie Rush, Amethyst Red Fade Iris Vase and Richard Jolley, Suspended in Dreams in the Cosmos, Craft in America
(left) Tommie Rush, Amethyst Red Fade Iris Vase, 2019; (right) Richard Jolley, Suspended in Dreams in the Cosmos, 2021. Photo: Madison Metro

Tommie Rush

Tommie Rush, Craft in America, Amethyst Red Fade Iris Vase
Tommie Rush, Amethyst Red Fade Iris Vase, 2019. Photo: Richard Jolley

Marc Savoy

Marc Savoy, Acadian Accordion, Craft in America
Marc Savoy, Acadian Accordion, 2020. Photo: Madison Metro
Marc Savoy, Miscellaneous Accordion Parts, Craft in America
Marc Savoy, Miscellaneous Accordion Parts. Photo: Madison Metro
Marc Savoy, Acadian Accordion, Craft in America
Marc Savoy, Acadian Accordion, 2020. Photo: Madison Metro
Marc Savoy, Installation View, Craft in America
Marc Savoy, Installation View. Photo: Madison Metro

National Endowment for the Arts NEA, Horizontal Logo, Craft in America

This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, Craft in America

Additional support for the Craft in America Center is provided by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture. www.lacountyarts.org