Directory of Traditional American Crafts

This is the home of the Directory of Traditional American Crafts, the showcase of the artisans working in traditional techniques, materials, and style who have been selected as the best in America by a jury of museum curators, scholars, and other experts.

FEATURED ARTIST

We’d like to introduce some of the artists selected for the 2012 Directory of Traditional American Crafts in the category Ornamental painting.

Jan Abbe A local artist brought Jan’s interest in the arts to life after she visited a local art show, a suggestion from her husband to escape the daily routine of raising four small children.

Read more about Abbe.

READERS


	To see the latest Directories, see samples of the work of the artisans, and learn more about each of the artists, click here.

ARTISTS


	To share the latst news in the artisan community, get the application for the next directory, check the rules, or see where the jurying stands for the upcoming directory, click here.

An artist who has been selected for the Directory has had his or her work thoroughly evaluated by a panel of experts. (Click here to find out more about how we judge the Directory.) Because Directory artists so accurately replicate the styles and techniques of historic work, they might be mistaken for antiques. To assure this high-quality work is appreciated for the true quality of its modern craftsmanship, the Directory requires all work to be hallmarked. (Click here to find out more about this policy.)

Welcome!

About the Directory

Jurying and Hallmarking