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Object Stories: San Francisco

The American Craft Council presents Object Stories: San Francisco, an evening of live storytelling celebrating the profound connections between people and the handmade objects that shape their lives.

Event details.

WHEN:
Thursday, November 12, 2026
7–9 p.m.

WHERE:
The KQED Headquarters
2601 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Hosted at KQED Headquarters, the event will feature a diverse group of Bay Area artists, makers, and community voices. Each speaker will share a handmade object that holds personal significance and tell the story behind it, revealing how craft intersects with memory, identity, creativity, and belonging.

Object Stories is a signature storytelling series presented by the American Craft Council, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to building a world where objects matter, makers thrive, and craft connects. Each event brings together artists, writers, and cultural leaders to explore the meaning and impact of craft through personal stories inspired by objects they cherish.

Tickets: $20 for ACC members | $25 for non-members

Space is limited. Advance registration is recommended.

Registration coming soon.

Background: Photo by Jake Luck; Foreground: Photo by Jake Luck