COLLECTING AMERICAN CRAFTS

American crafts encompass a wide array of materials and techniques, ranging from folk art to textiles and woodworking. In recent years, interest in handcrafted works has grown significantly, drawing attention from collectors and museums across the country. Enthusiasts can explore these crafts not only in galleries but also by visiting studios where artisans bring their creations to life.

Woodworking continues to be a cherished art form, producing both decorative and functional furniture. Handcrafted pieces made from exotic woods blend beauty with practicality, making them highly sought after by collectors. Likewise, handcrafted jewelry offers unique, one-of-a-kind designs, perfect for both personal wear and thoughtful gifts.

Fiber arts span a diverse range of techniques, including custom clothing design, traditional quilting, and intricate lace-making. Other notable crafts, such as pottery and ceramics, showcase a rich heritage of artistry and skilled craftsmanship, keeping time-honored traditions alive.

We've curated a list of top art galleries specializing in American crafts, along with craft museums, magazines, and other resources to further your knowledge. Many exceptional handcrafted pieces can be purchased from the galleries listed below or at arts and crafts fairs. For those interested in glass art, be sure to explore our Contemporary Art Glass guide .

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GALLERIES SPECIALIZING IN CRAFTS
Here's a selection of well-informed art galleries.



GRAVERS LANE GALLERY
National recognized as one of the last remaining Craft Galleries exhibiting the finest in contemporary Studio Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics & Glass, Jewelry/Metal, Fiber/Textiles and Works on Paper. Established in 2009 our flagship gallery proudly resides in Philadelphia's historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood. In 2022 G.L.G. @ 1213 Walnut St. became our premiere exhibition and installation gallery, allowing us to exhibit cutting edge large-scale work and career survey exhibitions and small themed shows. Gravers Lane Gallery and G.L.G.@1213 Walnut are situated within Philadelphia's borders; we are available to the public without charge and welcome visitors. Gravers Lane Gallery at 8405 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19118 open Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm and G.L.G. @ 1213 Walnut is by appointment only. https://www.graverslanegallery.com/

Appalachian Craft Center - Asheville, NC
Appalachian Spring - Rockville, MD
Ariel Gallery - Asheville, NC
108 Contemporary - Tulsa, OK
Artifacts Gallery - Indianapolis, IN
Cedar Creek Gallery (Creedmoor, NC)
Craft Company No. 6 - Rochester, NY
Gallery of Functional Art - Santa Monica, CA
Gallery of the Mountains - Asheville, NC
Ferrin Contemporary - North Adams, MA
Mobilia Gallery - Cambridge, MA
Nashua Fine Craft Gallery - Nashua, NH
North Conway Fine Craft Gallery - North Conway, NH
Palette Contemporary Art & Craft - Albuquerque, NM
The Pink Llama - Cedarburg, WI

GALLERIES SPECIALIZING IN ARTISTIC JEWELRY
Ornamentum - Hudson, NY


ARTICLES ABOUT COLLECTING AMERICAN CRAFTS
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CRAFT MUSEUMS AND MUSEUMS SPECIALIZING IN CRAFTS
American Museum of Ceramic Art - Pomona, CA
Bellevue Arts Museum - Bellevue, WA
Craft Contemporary - Los Angeles, CA
Cranbrook Art Museum - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fuller Craft Museum - Brockton, MA
Museum of Arts & Design - New York, NY
The National Quilt Museum - Paducah, KY
New England Quilt Museum - Lowell, MA
The Ohio Craft Museum - Columbus, OH
Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum - La Conner, WA
Renwick Gallery / Smithsonian American Art Museum - Washington, DC.


NATIONAL CRAFT ORGANIZATIONS
American Craft Council
The American Ceramics Society
CERF + The Artists Safety Net
NCECA - National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts
REGIONAL CRAFT ORGANIZATIONS
American Assoc. of Woodturners Gallery of Wood Art - St. Paul, MN
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship - Rockport, ME
The Dairy Barn Cultural Art Center - Athens, OH
Fire Arts, Inc. - South Bend, IN
Florida CraftArt - St. Petersburg, FL
Frog Hollow - Burlington, VT
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts - Deer Isle, ME
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft - Houston, TX
Kentucky Folk Art Center - Morehead State University, KY
League of New Hampshire Craftsmen - Concord, NH
Peters Valley School of Craft - Layton, NJ
Southern Highland Craft Guild - Asheville, NC
Tennessee Craft - Nashville, TN
Vermont Crafts Council - Montpelier, VT


BOOKS ON AMERICAN CRAFTS
For the most recent books check with a local bookstores or one of the ART BOOKSTORES around the country. POWELL'S BOOKS in Portland, OR is a very good source for new and used art books. Your local library can also be used as a resource for research and discovering art books.


MAGAZINES ABOUT CRAFTS AND ART
American Craft
Ceramics Monthly
Quilting Arts Magazine
Art In America
ARTnews
Art & Antiques
Southwest Art


BLOGS AND ONLINE CRAFT NEWS
If you know of any please let us know.

 

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