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The Week in Craft: September 21, 2016

The Week in Craft: September 21, 2016

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Danielle Clough, Aloe Racket

South African artist Danielle Clough puts colorful threads on anything and everything, from shoes to rackets to public fences. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

Cape Town, South Africa, artist Danielle Clough uses badminton and tennis rackets as canvases for her embroidery art.

In a new video, American Craft's Julie K. Hanus shares five reasons you you should register now for our upcoming “Present Tense” conference. See you in Omaha!

Here's an idea for increasing diversity in arts leadership.

From neuroscience: new insights about creativity.

MoMA has made more than 33,000 photographs and catalogues from their exhibition archives available online, including the collection for the historic 1969 "Wall Hangings" show.

Check out these insightful conversations that took place at the recent "Maloof Symposium: Furniture and the Future" at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

The late actor-director Sir Richard Attenborough's remarkable collection of Picasso ceramics is going up for auction.

Anthony E. Stellaccio reviews the much-anticipated Edward Eberle retrospective at the Society for Contemporary Craft.

Watch a great episode of Tennessee Crossroads that features the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Glass pipe-makers are being recognized for their artistry in a pioneering new show, "High Design," at the Pilchuck Glass School's exhibition space in Seattle.

Take a look at these beautiful sculptures that combine Cherokee design with art deco style.

Columbus College of Art and Design recently announced its newest program for 2017, a contemporary crafts major that will allow its undergraduates to experience ceramics, glass, fiber, and metals.

Final call to sign your organization or event up for American Craft Week, which takes place October 1 – 16.

We welcome you to join ACC staff, Minnesota ceramist Anna Metcalfe, and beekeeper Kristy Lynn Allen for food, crafts, and community on Sunday. We are hosting a bee-inspired potluck pollinator picnic at Boom Island Park (shelter A) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Hope to see you there!

The Week in Craft is your weekly dose of links about craft, art, design, and whatever else we're excited about sharing.

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