Featuring works from Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum’s permanent collection, the show highlights the breadth of materials — ceramics, fiber, wood, metal, glass and even more unconventional substances — used by contemporary American artists. By weaving together these varied mediums, the exhibition tells an inclusive and multifaceted story of craft as an essential form of artistic expression within the broader context of American art history.
The spring 2026 season is presented as part of Craft in America’s national “Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026” initiative, a year-long Semiquincentennial collaboration highlighting the importance of handmade work throughout American history and in contemporary life. Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum has dedicated its entire spring season to craft, elevating compelling stories and underrepresented artists and traditions. Visitors can also experience a special February event with artist-in-residence Ehren Tool at the One East Pop-Up, located across from the museum.
