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craft in america

This episode of "Craft in America" looks at the ways many craft artists go beyond skill to personal and political expression. They use craft to tell a story, prove a point or bring attention to contemporary issues. Often their work is passionate and provocative. Artists featured include Wisconsin glass artist Beth Lipman; New Mexico santero Charles Carrillo; Baltimore quilter, sculptor and performance artist Joyce J. Scott; and New Orleans metal and jewelry artist Thomas Mann.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 301

About Craft In America:

CRAFT IN AMERICA visits America's premier craft artists in their studios to witness the creation of handmade objects and into homes, businesses and public spaces where functional art is employed and celebrated.

Using archival footage and interviews with some of the top artists in the country, the three-part series showcases the breadth and beauty of handmade objects in our culture.


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Sun, May 28 10:00 P.M. Borders     NH CREATE
Mon, May 29 4:00 A.M. Borders     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 3 5:00 P.M. Neighbors     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 3 10:00 P.M. Neighbors     NH CREATE
Sun, Jun 4 4:00 A.M. Neighbors     NH CREATE
Sun, Jun 4 10:00 P.M. California     NH CREATE
Mon, Jun 5 4:00 A.M. California     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 10 1:00 A.M. Quilts     NHPBS
Sat, Jun 10 2:00 A.M. Identity     NHPBS
Sat, Jun 10 5:00 P.M. Visionaries     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 10 10:00 P.M. Visionaries     NH CREATE
Sun, Jun 11 4:00 A.M. Visionaries     NH CREATE
Sun, Jun 11 10:00 P.M. Quilts     NH CREATE
Mon, Jun 12 4:00 A.M. Quilts     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 17 5:00 P.M. Identity     NH CREATE
Sat, Jun 17 10:00 P.M. Identity     NH CREATE

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