Craft is functional or decorative artwork created by hand using traditional and current techniques.
Many craft artists train with skilled teachers though some are self-taught. These artists make one-of-a-kind objects and small series in their studios or produce larger quantities in collaboration with manufacturers. In this gallery, you can see examples in clay, glass, metal, and wood.
The artworks here highlight the diversity and talent of American artists from the 1980s to the present. The Museum has collected and exhibited craft since 1909. Our 1910 Modern American Pottery exhibition was among the first presented by an American museum.
Artworks by 10 artists: 4 women and 6 men, including 3 African Americans, 2 Native Americans, and 1 Puerto Rican.