Museum of Contemporary Craft

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Committed to the advancement of craft since 1937, Museum of Contemporary Craft is one of Oregons oldest cultural institutions. Centrally located in Portlands Pearl District, the Museum is nationally acclaimed for its curatorial program and is a vibrant center for investigation and dialogue, expanding the definition of craft and the way audiences experience it.

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Episodes of Museum of Contemporary Craft

    • Play Gestures of Resistance: Sarah Black and John Preus - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Gestures of Resistance: Sarah Black and John Preus

      Gestures of Resistance artists-in-residence Sara Black and John Preus discuss Rebuilding Mayfield, their site-specific project/performance at Museum of Contemporary Craft. Black and Preus were in residence January 26 - February 6, 2010.Visit www.MuseumofContemporaryCraft.org to learn more about the exhibition Gestures of Resistance, co-curated by Judith Leemann and Shannon Stratton.Videography by Dave Roos.Interview by Katherine Bovee.

      • Release date
        Mar 1, 2010
      • Runtime
        03:56
    • Play Craft Conversation: Gestures of Resistance - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Craft Conversation: Gestures of Resistance

      Judith Leemann and Shannon Stratton, guest co-curators of Gestures of Resistance, discuss their ongoing exploration of the relationship between handicraft, labor and performance. Through an informal dialogue, Leemann and Stratton discuss the design of the exhibition as a continually developing installation and how each artist's project will transform the Museum into a workspace.Viewing craft

      • Release date
        Feb 12, 2010
      • Runtime
        58:19
    • Play The Making of Transference - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      The Making of Transference

      Go into the studio with glass artist Andy Paiko and composer Ethan Rose as they work to create Transference, a kinetic-sound installation reinterpreting the glass armonica. The exhibition is on view at the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland, Oregon from November 19, 2009 to January 9, 2010Videography: David Roos '10Paiko and Rose Interviewed by Katherine BoveeMusic from TransferenceAvailable at www.MuseumofContemporaryCraft.orgMuseum of Contemporary Craftin partnership with Pacific Northwe...

      • Release date
        Dec 8, 2009
      • Runtime
        09:41
    • Play Installing Call + Response - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Installing Call + Response

      Go behind the scenes during the installation of Call + Response, on view at Museum of Contemporary Craft, June 18-October 31, 2009. Includes interviews with artists Karl Burkheimer, Josh Faught and Heidi Schwegler.For more information about this exhibition visit:http://www.MuseumofContemporaryCraft.org/callVideographer/Editor: John Brockway© 2009 Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland, Oregon

      • Release date
        Jul 16, 2009
      • Runtime
        04:59
    • Play Kate Bingaman-Burt | Handmade Nation at Museum of Contemporary Craft - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Kate Bingaman-Burt | Handmade Nation at Museum o...

      Handmade Nation A documentary about the rise of D.I.Y. art, craft and design by Faythe Levine Northwest Premiere at the Museum of Contemporary Craft April 3, 4 & 5, 2009 A showcase of Kate’s original illustrations for the Handmade Nation book will be on view at the Museum of Contemporary Craft, April 7-18.www.MuseumofContemporaryCraft.org/hmnwww.handmadenationmovie.comwww.obsessiveconsumption.com

      • Release date
        Apr 1, 2009
      • Runtime
        02:39
    • Play Crafty Wonderland | Handmade Nation at Museum of Contemporary Craft - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Crafty Wonderland | Handmade Nation at Museum of...

      Handmade Nation A documentary about the rise of D.I.Y. art, craft and design by Faythe Levine Northwest Premiere at the Museum of Contemporary Craft April 3, 4 & 5 www.MuseumofContemporaryCraft.org/hmn www.handmadenationmovie.com Film by Porter Panther In order of appearance: Cathy Pitters (Crafty Wonderland, Bossa Nova Baby); Torie Nguyen (Crafty Wonderland, Totinette); Jen Neitzel (D.I.Y. Lounge, Knot Ugly)

      • Release date
        Mar 29, 2009
      • Runtime
        02:20
    • Play Handmade Nation at the Museum of Contemporary Craft - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Handmade Nation at the Museum of Contemporary Cr...

      Handmade NationA documentary about the rise of D.I.Y. art, craft and design by Faythe LevineNorthwest Premiere at the Museum of Contemporary CraftFriday, April 3, 7:30 pmMore screenings and events April 4 & 5www.MuseumofContemporaryCraft.org/hmnwww.handmadenationmovie.comFilm by Porter PantherMusic: White FangRecorded by Adam Shepherd, Artistery Recording Studios, Portland, Oregon In order of appearance: Jen Neitzel (D.I.Y. Lounge, Knot Ugly); Cathy Pitters (Crafty Wonderland, Bossa Nova Baby)...

      • Release date
        Mar 27, 2009
      • Runtime
        00:57
    • Play Mandy Greer | Part 3: Materials - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Mandy Greer | Part 3: Materials

      Artist Mandy Greer discusses her use of handmade beads in her installation, Dare alla Luce; her experimental approach to new materials and techniques; and the role of play within the creation of her work. Recorded January 19-21, 2009. Dare alla Luce was organized and commissioned by Bellevue Arts Museum and curated by Stefano Catalani. The installation is on January 22-May 21, 2009 at the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland, Oregon. For more information about this exhibition visit: http://w...

      • Release date
        Mar 26, 2009
      • Runtime
        04:11
    • Play Mandy Greer | Part 2: Process - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Mandy Greer | Part 2: Process

      Artist Mandy Greer talks about the processes used to create her large-scale installation, Dare alla Luce, as well as her intuative way of working to create elements that comprise the installation. Recorded January 19-21, 2009. Dare alla Luce was organized and commissioned by Bellevue Arts Museum and curated by Stefano Catalani. The installation is on January 22-May 21, 2009 at the Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland, Oregon. For more information about this exhibition visit: http://www.museu...

      • Release date
        Mar 26, 2009
      • Runtime
        02:47
    • Play Mandy Greer | Part 1: Installation as Stage - Museum of Contemporary Craft on Blip Museum of Contemporary Craft episodes on Blip

      Mandy Greer | Part 1: Installation as Stage

      Artist Mandy Greer discusses how her installation, Dare alla Luce, is a response to the environment of a theatrical stage, as well as the aristocratic and domenstic environments she saw as a child visiting Versailles. Greer also dicusses how her commonplace materials - "trash, glass and gaudy jewelry" - are transformed within this environment. Recorded January 19-21, 2009. Dare alla Luce was organized and commissioned by Bellevue Arts Museum and curated by Stefano Catalani. The installation is...

      • Release date
        Mar 26, 2009
      • Runtime
        03:18
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