EAST Explores the Intersection of History, Culture, Contemporary Craft in the Eastern US
- Andy McIlvain
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EAST Explores the Intersection of History, Culture, Contemporary Craft in the Eastern US
"EAST explores the intersection of history, culture and contemporary craft in the eastern region of the US. As a nation of immigrants, these American stories, from a fabric flower factory to a silversmith to a potter and more, highlight the diverse expressions behind modern craft. PBS Premiere December 19, 2025. Streaming November 24 on the PBS App.
The featured artists and institutions include M&S Schmalberg Custom Fabric Flowers, Bisa Butler, Colette Fu, Roberto Lugo, Ubaldo Vitali, Paul Revere House and Helena Hernmarck.
EAST is a special Handwork 2026 episode. Learn more at handwork2026.org.
This project is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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from the video introduction