Craft in America’s permanent collection features objects, many of which were created by artists whose stories were captured in the series. Each of these artists push materials to new heights and also expand tradition into new realms. Craft in America is proud to have created a family of artists that continue to engage communities and to inspire through their mastery.
Tom Killion, Bolinas Ridge Sunset, 2009Susan Garson, Woman with Food, 2003Susan Garson, Bird menorahHarley Refsal, Haugbui, Nisse, and Tomte, 2013. Madison Metro photographVeralee Bassler, Ceramic Vessel with Handles, 2013Mary Jackson, Sweetgrass Basket, 2015Connie Lippert, Paradise Lost, 2012. Linen, wool, natural dyes. 46″ x 33″Faith Ringgold, Oprah We Love You That the Honest Truth, 2011Ehren Tool cupsPewabic, Detroit Tile, 2014Mark Mitsuda, Whiskey JugsJudas Recendez, Large Vase, 2014Beth Lipman, Centerpiece with Bananas, Pears, and Grapes, 2011Pewabic, 12 Days of Christmas ornamentsJ. Isaac Vasquez Garcia (Bug in a Rug), Rug, 2016David Gurney, Tree of Life Grasshopper, 2008J. Isaac Vasquez Garcia (Bug in a Rug), Rug, 2016Mary Merkel-Hess, Morning Colors from the “Sky Basket” series, 2015Magdalena Pedro Martinez, 2017Carlomagno Pedro Martinez, Los Abuelos, 2017Michelle Holzapfel, Beginner’s Vase, 1999Debbie Carrillo, Jug, 2011Randall Darwall, Red Warp Brocade Shawl, 2009Teri Greeves, Sovereign Citizens, 2008David Gurney, Wall Placard, 2011Charles M. Carrillo, “Woodworking by Jose” Retablo, 2010Charles M. Carrillo, “Senor San Jose” Retablo, 2011Thomas Mann, Angel, Storm Cycle series, 2005Jeff Oestreich, Deep Bowl, 2012Jeff Oestreich, Pitcher, 2012Old Newbury Crafters (Chloe Darke & Geoffrey Blake), Silverware. Madison Metro photographDenise Wallace, Walrus-Man Bolo Pendant, 1993World War II sailors, KnivesJoe Cunningham, My Vanishing Point, 2013Nakashima Woodworking, Conoid Table, 2012Pam DeLuco, Paper Dolls – Stories from Women Who Served, 2013Yumei Hou, Ram, 2015Yumei Hou, Butterfly, 2015Yumei Hou, Three Rams, 2015Yumei Hou, Good Luck, 2015C.F. Martin & Co., 0-42 Martin Custom Shop ‘Concert’ Acoustic Guitar, 2015, carpathian spruce, guatemalan rosewood, crained ivoroid, mahogany, ebony, bone, abalone inlay.Kamaka Ukelele, Concert ukulele, 2015, koa, rosewood, mother-of-pearl inlayNikki Lewis, Sea Tea Cups and Saucers, 2009Cliff Lee, Carved Bowl, 2017Jim Bassler, George Washington, 2016Pinches Borrachos, 2017. Terracotta, under and overglazes, 22 x 10 x 9 inArline Fisch, Black Sea Nettle, 2008Paul Stankard, Glass Cube (Blueberry)Ken Sager, Glass ChainThomas Mann, Container Heart Pin, 2005Thomas Mann, NOLA Trefoil pin, 2011Catherine Alice Michaelis, Aster Nautica, 2015. Text by Clare Elliot LillistonCatherine Alice Michaelis, Fruit BasketCatherine Alice Michaels, Soil Dwellers, 2015Victoria Findlay Wolfe, Marshmallow Rain, 2019Corine Pearce, Cradle Basket, 2018Motawi Tileworks, Winter CardinalsLuciana Figerio, Craft in America booksGeorge Rodriguez, Suerte, 2020