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Explore our blog for stories and reflections from Crafting the Future. Discover artist features, hear from our community, and read press coverage highlighting our impact in the communities we serve.
The Long Game: Anchoring Our Identity for the Future
The Long Game: Anchoring Our Identity for the Future Ché Rhodes, Board Chair Effective governance requires a clear-eyed look at our purpose,…
From Scrappy to Sustainable: A Commitment to Institutional Strength
From Scrappy to Sustainable: A Commitment to Institutional Strength Corey Pemberton, Executive Director In 2025, Crafting the Future reached a…
The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect When Crafting the Future awarded ArtworxLA a macro grant, the ripple effects extended well beyond the organization itself — they…
The Breakthrough
The Breakthrough For glassblower Shannon Scates, a decade passed before she ever worked alongside another Black artist. That isolation — quietly…
Celebrating Tanya Crane: Artist, Educator, and Community Champion
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 col…
LA Times: This L.A. Glassblower Breaks the Rules With His Stunning Vessels
CTF affiliated artist Cedric Mitchell was profiled by the LA Times for his approach to glassblowing
Afro-Surrealism and Black Liberation: Meet Visual Artist Marie-José
Inglewood-based artist Marie-José uses surrealism, mixed media, and Nigerian heritage to reimagine the Black femme experience and challenge the bound…
United States Artists: 2026 U.S.A. Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that Corey Pemberton, our Executive Director, has been named a 2026 USA Fellow by United States Artists. This…