Fuller Craft Museum
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Fuller Craft Museum is located in Brockton MA and is New England’s home for contemporary craft. The museum is dedicated to the objects, ideas, and insight that inspire both patrons and artists to explore life through the art of contemporary craft. Craft is an art discipline that is both intriguing and accessible. Its roots are in the creation of functional objects, but today, craft has come to be more closely aligned with the inspired ideas of artists who work primarily with their hands in materials that are tactile and familiar. Fuller Craft offers a collection, exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, and special events where you can literally touch the materials and objects.[1]
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[edit] Mission Statement
"Fuller Craft Museum will become an international forum for the recognition and exploration of craft. Our museum will be known as a familiar destination inspiring visitors from New England and beyond. People of all ages and artistic ability will come and come again to enhance their lives through an intimacy with craft."
[edit] History
The museum began as a traditional art museum in 1969 with an endowment from local engineer, Myron Fuller. The craft collection began in the 1980's and grew to be more popular than any of the paintings. The focus of the museum shifted in 2004 to a craft only collection.
[edit] General Information
Location: 455 Oak Street Brockton, MA 02301 Telephone: 508.588.6000
Museum and Shop Hours: Open Daily, 10am-5pm Wednesday, until 9pm
Admission: $8 adults, $5 seniors and students Free for members and children under 12 Every Wednesday night from 5-9pm enjoy free admission to Fuller Craft Museum
Docent guided tours Saturdays at 2pm
[edit] Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Officers Richard G. Suter, Chair Emeritus Michael C. King, Chair Mark Del Guidice, Vice Chair Pamela Boone, Treasurer Chris Rifkin, Clerk
Directors Louise I. Borke Simeon Bruner Bonnie R. Clendenning Carolyn A. Copp Jamie Jaffee Rep. Thomas P. Kennedy Andrew Maydoney Margaret Mone David Montague Basan N. Nembirkow Peter Nessen Diane Remin Patrick Riley Alexander Romm Rysman Pat Warner
Director / Chief Curator Gretchen Keyworth
