Meet the Visionaries Behind Crafting the Future: Our team is composed of passionate artists, educators, and advocates dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the arts. Each member brings unique perspectives and expertise, driving our mission to create equitable opportunities for BIPOC artists. Together, we are committed to transforming the art world into a more inclusive and vibrant community.
The Breakthrough For glassblower Shannon Scates, a decade passed before she ever worked alongside another Black artist. That isolation — quietly normalized over ten years in the craft world — began to lift once she connected with Crafting the Future and its mission to...
Meet Tanya Crane, a CTF affiliated artist and recurring donor who exemplifies the power of giving back to uplift the next generation of artists of color.
CTF affiliated artist Cedric Mitchell was profiled by the LA Times for his approach to glassblowing