Program background and objectives
Analysis and recommendations from dicussions with African American makers
Analysis and recommendations from dicussions with African American craft organizations
Analysis and recommendations from dicussions with mainstream craft sector
In October 2020, craft artists, scholars, organizers, and activists gathered virtually to discuss the state of African American craft, assessing the needs of the community and discussing practical next steps to sustain and amplify their work.
Learn moreIn May 2021, African American leaders from craft and activist collectives, businesses, and cultural centers examined the role Black craft organizations hold in their direct connections to the maker community and the issues they face.
Learn moreIn July 2021, representatives from craft organizations and schools, state arts councils, and museums identified long-term goals, potential successes, and roadblocks for achieving more equitable representation for African American artists.
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