The Ohio Craft Museum

06/11/2026

“In the development of these forms, I intentionally steer away from binary attitudes in early formation stages, encouraging a necessary reliance between the glass and supporting industrial elements like metal, wood or shifting aggregate,” says Santiago Mora. “Glass, in this context, acts as an instrument toward visualizing the dynamic thrill of balance across all of its contexts, allowing me to strive for cruising altitude across a sensitive triad of concept, craft and genuine connection.”
Mora’s Brush Strokes 02 was awarded the Emerging Craftsman Scholarship Award in Memory of Julie Yassenoff. It is on view, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum.

06/09/2026

“Using clay as a record of time and touch, I aim to make objects that invoke investigation of landscapes and place; how they grow and decay over time,” says Sam McCall. “Forms are made slowly with consideration to volume and breath, often blooming out from the table.”
McCall’s Bottle Basket was awarded the ODC Director’s Award for Excellence. It is on view, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum.

06/07/2026

“My work for the past 30 years or so has been greatly influenced by my childhood, growing up on a small farm,” says Liz Hunt. “As back then, today the experience of going into the woods to gather materials is an energizing and fascinating activity.”
Her Willow Armchair was awarded the Barbara Robinson Award for Excellence in Traditional Craft. It is on view, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum.

06/06/2026

“My work is driven by a desire to tell stories. Through glass, I translate narratives into physical space, using imagery and surface texture to separate the viewer from reality,” says Lane Grigson.
Grigson’s Ancient Rune was awarded the ODC Board of Trustees Emerging Craftsman Award. It is on view, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum

06/04/2026

“My essence is rooted in Mexican folk art, yet my purpose is not nostalgic preservation, but rather its reinterpretation as an impulse for contemporary adaptation” says Emma Garcia-Madrid.
Garcia-Madrid’s meticulously beaded bracelet, Reliquary of Hope, is on view, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum.

06/02/2026

Sandra Aska is a figurative ceramic sculptor whose work explores the human experience through representations of the female form. Her sculptures are inspired by contemporary issues, current events, and the social, cultural, and political realities that shape women's lives today.
Her sculpture, Me, Myself and I is on view, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum.

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

“My ceramic art explores form with line and color. I began to develop repetitive layered images using a color dot pattern which created a strong visual dynamic.” says Ken McCollum.
See his earthenware work, #2713, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition.

05/29/2026

Going, Going, Gone!
Silent Auction #1 Closes May 30th!
The first of our two annual silent auctions will be closing this coming weekend! Get your final bids placed now! Item winners will be contacted next week. Auction #2 opens June 11th!

05/29/2026

“My work revolves around the ritual of a meal, including the preparation, serving and display of food, as well as table adornment. The floral patterns that I incorporate are derived from plant and food growth specific to the object’s function.” Says Alison Lowery.
Her porcelain works, Strawberry Basket & Serving Tray were awarded the Phyllis Blair Clark Functional Ceramics Award for Excellence for a Body of Work. See these decadent ceramics, along with work by 68 other artists, now through July 3rd, in the “Best of 2026” juried member’s exhibition.