Allied Craftsmen of San Diego
With roots going back to the 1940s, Allied Craftsmen of San Diego is the oldest professional organization of craft artists in Southern California.
Our Mission
It is our mission to present to the public the work of the finest contemporary artists of the region who work in craft media, to foster communication between those artists, and to contribute to a broader community appreciation of contemporary craft by sponsoring and supporting presentations that are made available to students and the public.
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Our Process
Making it.
Whether it is blown glass, hand built clay, forged iron, sculpturally carved wood or woven and stitched textiles, our members invite you inside their studios to see how they create their unique works of art.
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What People Say About Allied Craftsmen of San Diego
“The Allied Craftsmen today are vibrantly carrying on a three-quarters-of-a-century-long tradition of thoughtful, imaginative and dedicated making of art that is a special gift to our region.”
— Rob Sidner, Executive Director and CEO Mingei International Museum