WITH OUR HANDS

Join the movement for American object makers today

 

Jaydan Moore, @jaydan.moore, Silver, Virginia - Objects: USA 2020 Featured Artist

Berea College, @bcstudentcraft, Ceramics, Berea, KY


Norman Teague, @normanteaguedesignstudios, Wood, Chicago, IL

Jenna Efrein, @jennaefrein, Glass, Miami, FL

 
 

WITH OUR HANDS invites you to join the movement that celebrates the remarkable power of American makers today. 

Makers across the country are creating work that inspires, heals, and unites. 


We want to show the world what our makers have to offer. 

WITH OUR HANDS aims to 


   SPOTLIGHT this rich community 


     DEEPEN the dialogue about object-making, 


       HEAL through the handmade arts,


         And ENRICH the cultural fabric of America.

The ask is simple: submit a 15-second video of your hands in-action with the objects you make. Carving, embroidering, blowing, joining, whatever it is you do, show your passion and tell us your vision.

We hope that you’ll discover and connect with others, sharing their stories and catalyzing this maker's movement. 

 
 
 

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