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The Spector Craft Summit is the cornerstone gathering of the Spector Craft Prize, bringing together artists, curators, collectors, designers, scholars, and cultural leaders to celebrate the inaugural award recipients while fostering meaningful dialogue around the future of American craft.
We will celebrate Sharif Bey, the inaugural recipient of the Spector Craft Prize, and Merryn Omotayo Alaka, Japheth Asiedu-Kwarteng, Demetri Broxton, Vivian Chiu, and Luke-Thomas Tokimasa Henderson, the inaugural recipients of the Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists. The Summit will feature a dynamic program of conversations and performances exploring the evolving role of craft across contemporary art, design, architecture, and culture. On Wednesday, November 11, all events will take place in the Great Hall at Crystal Bridges. Doors will open at 8:30AM with a light breakfast and coffee outside the Great Hall.
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Free, registration required
About Spector Craft Prize
THE SPECTOR CRAFT PRIZE
Each year, the Spector Craft Prize honors one established artist whose body of work represents an exceptional contribution to American craft. The recipient is selected in collaboration with the year’s museum partner, with guidance from the Spector Craft Prize Advisory Board and adviser Glenn Adamson.
A significant work by the recipient is acquired for the museum’s permanent collection, with funding from the Spector Family Foundation—bringing exceptional craft into the broader story of American art. The recipient also takes a leadership role in the Spector Craft Prize community, sharing knowledge and experience with the next generation.
THE SPECTOR CRAFT PRIZE FOR EMERGING ARTISTS
Each year, five emerging artists are recognized at a pivotal stage in their careers. They receive financial support, mentorship, professional development, and access to a growing community across craft, art, design, and culture.
The program is designed to give artists both the resources and relationships to build lasting careers.
Emerging artists also participate in the Spector Craft Summit, placing their work and voices at the center of the conversations shaping the future of craft.
Schedule
8:30 AM | South Lobby
Coffee & Morning Bites
9:00 - 9:30 AM | Great Hall
Welcome Remarks
ABIGAIL KLEM SPECTOR, RAVEN HALFMOON, GLENN ADAMSON, JOSEPH WALSH
9:30 - 10:15 AM | Great Hall
Craft as Fine Art
LIZA LOU in conversation with ANNE PASTERNAK
10:15 - 11:00 AM | Great Hall
Craft as a Way of Life
RICK JOY, MICHELE OKA DONER, JOHHNY ORITZ-CONCHA, EDWINA VON GAL; Moderated by JACQUELINE TERREBONNE
11:30 AM - 12:15 AM | Great Hall
Craft as Testimony
QUALEASHA WOOD in conversation with JEANNE GREENBERG ROHATYN
12:15 - 1:00 PM | Great Hall
The Spector Craft Prize Emerging Artists
MERRYN OMOTAYO ALAKA, JAPETH ASIEDU-KWARTENG, DEMETRI BROXTON, VIVIAN CHIU, LUKE-THOMAS TOKIMASA HENDERSON; Moderated by GLENN ADAMSON
1:00 - 2:15 PM
Box Lunches & Craft Activations
Time to engage with local makers and explore Crystal Bridges
2:15 - 2:30 PM | Great Hall
Spoken Word Performance
ROBERTO LUGO
2:30 - 3:15 PM | Great Hall
Craft as Tradition & Reinvention
DEE CLEMENTS, JEREMY FREY, LEON NIEHUES; Moderated by MICHELLE MILLAR FISHER
3:15 - 4:00 PM | Great Hall
Finally, Something Good
STEFAN SAGMEISTER
4:00 - 5:00 PM | Great Hall
Spector Craft Prize Inaugural Keynote
SHARIF BEY introduced by JEN PADGETT