Craft Alliance

Programs: Education center - craft alliance offers classes and workshops designed for all ages and skill levels in the media of contemporary craft. In the organization's two education centers, approximately 3,000tuition-paying students are served. In addition, craft alliance's outreach programs engage the wider community through partnerships with social service organizations, community groups, and metro area schools. Approximately 1,600 adults and children receive in-depth art experiences through the organization's outreach program.

gallery shop - craft alliance's gallery shop sells the work of regional and national artists, offering the public the opportunity to buy original art at affordable prices, and supports artist by giving them a venue to sell their work.

the organization's community outreach programs offer free in-depth art experiences to more than 1,000 school children and high school students each year primarily from urban schools with sharply reduced art curriculums. The organization also provides classes for adults with disabilities. The organization has a four-year art mentoring program for talented young artists (crafting-a-future), which offers high school students year-round art classes, mentoring and portfolio building, and the opportunity to participate over a four year period free of charge.

exhibition gallery - craft alliance showcases contemporary craft in its exhibition gallery. The exhibition series is both functionally and conceptually based and includes some site-specific installations. All exhibitions present the leading national and regional artists working in craft media. (approximately 60,000 annual visitors).