​We want to highlight statements and actions taken by cultural institutions and artists in response to the national protests and activism demanding change following the tragic and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others.

Within the field of contemporary craft or fine craft, there is a lingering argument that we often hear from people outside of the field. Often times, this is a question craft artists, collectors, and scholars will not answer because it brings up an antiquated notion of categorization and problematic issues but to truly understand where the notion of art vs. craft comes from, you have to look back in time. 

​Pictured: Detail of "Anywhere but Here" by ceramic artist Beth Cavener.