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Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Craft In America is a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing original handcrafted work across all media. Its mission centers on exploring, preserving, and celebrating craft and the work of the hand, highlighting craft’s role in the nation’s cultural heritage and everyday life. The organization operates within the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, and positions itself as a convener and presenter of programs that illuminate the value and democratic nature of handmade work. Founded as a 501(c)(3) entity and located in Los Angeles, Craft In America engages a network of partners and audiences through exhibitions, residencies, education programs, and public events. Recent developments include collaborations with the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, the launch of a national initiative to celebrate American craft, and leadership changes that indicate ongoing expansion of its programming and public-facing initiatives.