April/May 2014
April/May 2014
Feature Articles
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50 Years of Building Community
In its half century of existence, Craft Alliance has built a unique kind of community.
All His Own
Among midcentury ceramists’ work, Harrison McIntosh’s stands apart.
All Together Now
Artful objects that prove there is strength – and beauty – in coming together as one.
Bearing Witness
Julie Green’s plates humanize prisoners facing the death penalty.
Change Makers
Art-based activists are made of sturdy stuff.
Collective Smarts
New perspectives on what craft can do and how it's made.
Creative Reinvention
Despite its reputation for urban decay and economic woes, Detroit is a place where art truly makes a difference.
Drink Up
Gwyneth Leech's daily cup of coffee led her to an unexpected project.
Face of War
Christa Assad uses art to call attention to victims of violence in Syria.
Faith in Craft
An Atlanta church becomes a showcase for the work of local artists.
Giving Back
Arty goods that help make the world a better place.
Shows to See: April/May 2014
Art blooms all across America this spring.
Soft Spot
Jack and Holman Wang have felted their way through nine literary classics, with more to come.
Taking Off
As glass sculptor Jason Chakravarty's work has grown more spare, it seems more freighted with meaning.
The Journey So Far
The World Beyond Studio Glass
A glass secessionism founder sees a new future for the medium.
Visualizing Violence
Fourteen artists address violence in an exhibition that goes beyond a display of art.
Web Extras: April/May 2014
As seen in the April/May 2014 issue of American Craft magazine...
What Was the Hardest Career Choice You’ve Had to Make?
Forks along the creative path...