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COLLECTORS episode

Season 16 Episode 2 | 55m 41s

COLLECTORS reveals the essential role that craft appreciators play in the community, examining how collectors affirm and inspire the artists they support. The episode highlights collections from Chicano art to teapots to wooden spoons, looking at what drives collectors and how their support furthers artists at all stages of their careers.

Aired: 11/11/24 | Expires: 11/12/29
Extras
Pop-up book artist Colette Fu on her books based on her travels to China
Bisa Butler's first artistic influences
Hawaiian cordage and knotting and feather standards in 'Iolani Palace
Nina Zannieri, Executive Director of the Paul Revere House on Paul Revere's Midnight Ride.
Milliner Gigi Burris on working with M&S Schmalberg flowers
Tapestry artist Helena Hernmarck's weaving documentation
Lost wax casting silver horses and crab candleholders at Ubaldo Vitali's studio
Roberto Lugo is a potter, poet, activist and educator
Pop-up book artist Colette Fu on working in her community
Institute of American Indian Arts Artist-in-Residence program
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