Craft Contemporary

Craft Contemporary Craft Contemporary. Revealing the potential of craft. The museum is a place to see art and make art -- all under one roof.
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Situated on historic Museum Row since 1965, the Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) is an invaluable contributor to Los Angeles culture, exhibiting current artists with intriguing perspectives and distinctive practices. Exploring the leading edge of craft, art, and design, CAFAM gives audience to diverse makers and artists whose work is often not represented in larger art institutions. CAFAM coordinat

es a robust roster of hands-on workshops led by professional artists and makers. Uncommon discoveries are also guaranteed at the CAFAM Shop, which offers an expertly curated array of handmade items from skilled artisans. The intimate, atypical museum space and independent spirit at CAFAM combine to create an atmosphere of excitement and innovation, where people in Los Angeles deepen their relationships to art, creativity and one another. For more information, visit www.cafam.org

Volunteer Appreciation Night✨🌀Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who help us make each and every program, event, an...
09/06/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Night✨🌀

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who help us make each and every program, event, and exhibition possible!

We hosted an appreciation night to recognize and celebrate all the incredible work our volunteers do. We dyed bandanas and fabrics using indigo, learning different tying techniques.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Link in bio for more information!

Get a head start on booking your 2027 school visit to Craft Contemporary! Craft(ED) is a one-of-a-kind school visit, off...
09/04/2026

Get a head start on booking your 2027 school visit to Craft Contemporary! Craft(ED) is a one-of-a-kind school visit, offering an inquiry-based, interactive gallery tour and hands-on workshop experience. Craft(ED) is California curriculum-aligned, Earth-centered, and designed to inspire creativity, critical thinking and multisensory exploration.

Reserve your spot! 🔗 Link in bio

Join Craft Contemporary at Helms Design District for our first Autumn Harvest Market! 🍁 Autumn Harvest Market is Craft C...
09/03/2026

Join Craft Contemporary at Helms Design District for our first Autumn Harvest Market! 🍁 Autumn Harvest Market is Craft Contemporary’s contribution to the 8th Annual Culver Arts Festival Culver City Arts District Helms Design District.

Celebrating food and craft, Autumn Harvest Market will feature local artists whose creations will delight all the senses! Be sure to come hungry! 😋

Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply now – link in bio!

You are invited to join us for our Fall Equinox Salon! Do you remember your favorite school field trip? Relive your chil...
09/02/2026

You are invited to join us for our Fall Equinox Salon! Do you remember your favorite school field trip? Relive your childhood and experience what it’s like to take a field trip to Craft Contemporary!

🙌🏾 Get your hands dirty in a workshop
🤎 Tour our current exhibition tierra
✏️ Learn more about our education programs
🍕 Enjoy pizza by Melodia Pizza & Catering
🍦 And don’t forget dessert and drinks!

This event is free but space is limited! RSVP today - 🔗 link in bio

08/28/2026

✨TIERRA PIECE FEATURE✨: Teresa Castro, 𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘴

Teresa Castro is a Paipai artist from Baja California, who works with materials like clay and yucca fiber, perpetuating the art forms of her people.
The works she has displayed in the show are a selection of pit fired ceramic vessels, pair of sandals, and gathering bag.

The sandals and bags are very special because they are made from yucca and maguey fiber. These types of sandals are made across California and Mexico with variations in design and material dependent on the region. These ceramic vessels are made from clay that Teresa’s family gathers from their land that she turns it into workable clay. She uses a mold to start and then coil builds the rest of the vessel. They are then pit fired where they burn manure and burry the ceramics.

Come view these pieces 🏺 in our current exhibition 𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘳𝘢, until October 25th!

✨UPCOMING ARTIST TALK!From Soil to Solidarity: Talking and Making with Jackie AmézquitaSaturday, August 291 - 3 pmFree w...
08/26/2026

✨UPCOMING ARTIST TALK!
From Soil to Solidarity: Talking and Making with Jackie Amézquita
Saturday, August 29
1 - 3 pm
Free with RSVP

🔗 link in bio
limited spots!

This Saturday, our Maker-in-Residence, Jackie Amèzquita is leading an artist talk with senior curator Frida Cano on her process making from soil collected in places that hold care.

Following the artist talk, attendees are invited to contribute a hand-cast earthen form made with a mixture of soil, masa, and water, which Amézquita will use to complete her ongoing work at Craft Contemporary. This interactive experience will allow visitors to play an integral role in the creation of a "collective sculptural field---a shared body composed through many gestures, many materials and many geographies."

Pictured Getty Marrow Interns Getty and Clockshop Clockshop students, thank you for contributing to Jackie's project at Craft Contemporary!

September programs are here!Join us for workshops using upcycled fabric to make portraits, totes, paper, and more! 🪡🧵 Br...
08/24/2026

September programs are here!

Join us for workshops using upcycled fabric to make portraits, totes, paper, and more! 🪡🧵 Bring your special remnants to remake them into precious jewelry and wearable art! 📿

Link in bio to register 🔗

Interested in hosting an event at Craft Contemporary? Sign up for an event rental with a courtyard and museum experience...
08/21/2026

Interested in hosting an event at Craft Contemporary? Sign up for an event rental with a courtyard and museum experience, professional event support, exhibition tours, and hands-on workshops upon request!

More details on our website! 🔗 Link in bio

Join us for the last Open Craft Time of this month, this Friday 3 - 6pm! 8/21 🍁 Leaf Printing with the Trees of the LA R...
08/20/2026

Join us for the last Open Craft Time of this month, this Friday 3 - 6pm!

8/21 🍁 Leaf Printing with the Trees of the LA River

Free with museum admission
No RSVP needed, free for family pass holders, C*C participants, and members!

Meet Winnie our Emotional Security Manager at Craft Contemporary! 🐾🌟Winnie joined the team in 2024, alongside her mom Dr...
08/19/2026

Meet Winnie our Emotional Security Manager at Craft Contemporary! 🐾🌟

Winnie joined the team in 2024, alongside her mom Dr. Emily Rose Anderson, Director of Development and Communications. A certified emotional-support animal, Winnie is an 8-year old Great Pyrenees mix who gives staff and visitors some calm amidst the chaos. She loves greeting visitors and students on our Craft(ED) school visits and lazing around the offices with staff. 
 
Winnie works for treats and enjoys pup cups most of all. She likes to take afternoon walks around the La Brea Tar Pits and chase squirrels.

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5814 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
90036

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+13239374230

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