Craft USA '08

November 16 through December 23

Craft USA celebrates craft as art.  It is recognized as an exhibit of merit where original works of art made by hand are showcased.  This is the sixth year of the juried craft triennial competition/exhibition.  The competition draws over 1000 entries and over 400 artists from coast to coast working in various mediums such as ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, paper, wood, basketry and mixed media. 

This year’s juror is Gretchen Keyworth, Director of the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA.  A notable figure in the world of contemporary craft, she has extensive experience in curating and advising prominent craft shows.  The Fuller Craft Museum underwent a re-branding in 2004/05 to become the preeminent craft museum in New England.  The museum has recently exhibited Joan Morris, Thomas Mann, Megumi Naitoh, Carter Smith, and Alan Klein.  Ms. Keyworth has independently curated many craft exhibitions such as GlassForms, Charles Kaziun Early Works and Traditional Paperweights.  In 2005, Ms. Keyworth was named one of ten people to watch in American Craft by The Crafts Report

Craft USA ’08 Symposium and Panel Discussion

"Blurring the Boundaries:  Trends in Contemporary Craft"

Sunday, November 30^th, 2008
 3pm – 4pm

This inspiring symposium will survey and explore current trends in American Craft, how craft is defined and blends with fine art today.  The panelists will include this year’s juror, Gretchen Keyworth, Director, Fuller Craft Museum, Andrew Wagner, editor of American Craft magazine and co-curators Rhonda Brown and Tom Grotta of browngrotta arts.

TICKETS:       $10 per person – can be purchased in advance or at the door.  Call 203-966-9700 ext. 20 for Symposium and ticket information

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