Craft in America
Craft in America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California. Conceived and founded by Carol Sauvion, it's mission is to document the history and current practice of hand crafted work in America, and further an appreciation of its significance. It's Emmy nominated and Peabody Award [1] winning PBS television documentary series "Craft in America" journeys to a wide range of artist studios, institutions and community groups across the nation. The show first aired in 2007 [2] and and has produced 13 episodes thus far exploring themes such as "Memory" [3] "Process" [4] and most recently "Service".[5] Additional projects include The Craft in America Study Center that offers artists’ talks, access to an extensive library and archive of video footage,[6] a touring exhibition, and illustrated book.[7]
Further reading
- Lauria, Jo; Fenton, Steve (2007). Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects. Clarkson Potter. ISBN 0307346471.
External links
References
- ↑ "Peabody Award". Peabody Award. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ Lovelace, Joyce. "The Journey So Far". American Craft Council. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Craft in America,. "Memory episode". PBS. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ Craft in America. ""Process" episode". PBS.org. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ Craft in Americ. ""Service" episode". PBS. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ "Craft in America Center". Ceramics Monthly. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
- ↑ Lauria, Jo; Carter, Steve Fenton. (2007). (1. ed. ed.). New York: Clarkson Potter. ISBN 0307346471. Missing or empty
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