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Craft in America

MESSAGES episode

Craft in America explores the vitality, history and significance of the craft movement in the United States and its impact on our nation's rich cultural heritage. Capturing the beauty, creativity and originality of craftsmanship, the film highlights artists and explores the inter-relationship of what they do, how they do it and why they have chosen a life of creating art.

MESSAGES episode

MESSAGES and FAMILY Episode 1 | 53m 26s | CC

Many artists use their craft to share personal and political opinions. Craft has the ability to entice viewers to consider topics that they might find difficult. By expressing their ideas through their work, artists add meaning to the objects they create. Featured artists include glass artist Beth Lipman, santero Charles M. Carrillo, bead artist Joyce J. Scott; and jeweler & sculptor Thomas Mann.

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Funding for CRAFT IN AMERICA is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, Stolaroff Foundation, Windgate Charitable Foundation and generous individuals.

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