American Craft Forums
American Craft Forums are a dynamic series of programs that brings together the past, present, and future of craft through artist spotlights, deep dives into creative practices, archival explorations, and timely conversations that connect contemporary issues with the handmade world.
The State of Collecting
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Virtual: Zoom Webinar
12 p.m. CT | 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT | 6 p.m. GMT
From prestigious auctions to intimate galleries, from digital platforms to in-person experiences, craft collecting is evolving. Join the American Craft Council for a groundbreaking virtual panel featuring leading experts discussing trends in today’s craft market. Together, we’ll explore emerging trends in the field, including the growing presence of craft in the international fine art world, the innovative ways artists are connecting directly with collectors, and the shifting landscape of the primary and secondary markets.
Speakers include Douglas Heller, co-owner of Heller Gallery; Suzanne Perrault, partner at Rago/Wright Auctions; Isobelle Bolt, a representative of Artsy; and ceramic artist Kenny Sing.
This conversation will offer fresh perspectives on collecting craft in the 21st century, practical insights for artists and collectors alike, and bold predictions about the future of the field. Join us for this opportunity to gain insider knowledge and be part of the conversation defining the future of craft.
A recording of this event will be available on our YouTube channel after the event concludes.
Participants
Isobelle Boltt
Isobelle Boltt is a director of gallery partner success at Artsy, the world’s largest online art marketplace. As an appreciator of craft and an Artsy representative, she has previously spoken at Collect Art Fair in London, where she shared international data on the spending patterns of next generation collectors and their appetite for the contemporary craft market.
Douglas Heller
Douglas Heller co-founded and directed Heller Gallery, which operated a sequence of 7 gallery spaces in NYC from 1973 to 2024. A specialist in contemporary glass art, he curated for museums and juried for state arts councils, organizing hundreds of exhibitions, and placed works in numerous public collections internationally. He is currently a Fellow of The Corning Museum of Glass and independent curator.
Suzanne Perrault
Suzanne Perrault is a partner at Rago/Wright Auctions, a leading auction house for Fine Art, Decorative Arts, Design, Popular Culture, and Jewelry, which includes LA Modern Auctions, Toomey Co, Landry Pop Auctions and Poster Auctions International. She leads the auction house’s modern glass sales and turned wood auctions. A nationally known lecturer, and Antiques Roadshow appraiser, she brings decades of expertise to the secondary market of contemporary craft.
Kenny Sing
Kenny Sing is a ceramic artist and graphic designer with almost 20 years of experience of working with clay. With over 251,000 Instagram followers, he is well known for combining clay with technology, creating pieces with detailed geometric patterns. Starting his business TURN studio in 2017, Sing has a unique perspective selling handmade ceramics directly to emerging collectors and appreciators through his online marketplace.
Jaimianne Jacobin
Jaimainne Jacobin is the Director of Development at the American Craft Council. She has made it her personal mission to inspire craft patronage as a means of supporting artists and preserving the field of American Craft. Previously she served as Development Director at Craft in America and as Executive Director of the James Renwick Alliance for Craft. In 2022, she wrote The Future of Craft Collecting for ACC magazine.
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