Founded in 1993, the Ohio Craft Museum is a free museum featuring contemporary fine art and craft, with a gift shop, classes and art workshops, meeting space and more. Our mission is to engage and enrich the community through high quality exhibitions.
Founded in 1963, Ohio Designer Craftsmen is a not-for-profit organization with over 2100 members. Our membership includes craft artists, educators, students, and others who appreciate fine craft.
The Ohio Craft Museum was founded by Ohio Designer Craftsmen in 1993 to host exhibitions and education programs. Located in Columbus, it is the only museum in the Midwest exclusively devoted to exhibiting and collecting fine craft. Five or six exhibitions of contemporary craft by artists from Ohio and across the United States are presented each year. Public programs include artist lectures, hands-on workshops for children and adults, and a summer day camps for children ages 6 - 18.
The Ohio Craft Museum was founded by Ohio Designer Craftsmen in 1993 to host exhibitions and education programs. Located in Columbus, it is the only museum in the Midwest exclusively devoted to exhibiting and collecting fine craft.
In addition to 4-5 exhibitions a year, art workshops for children and adults, a gift-shop and three art fairs, Ohio Designer Craftsmen also provides assistance to ODC's member artists.
Membership benefits include:
• Publications
• Technical and professional workshops
• Marketing assistance & referral service
• Opportunities to apply to ODC craft fairs and member's exhibition at the Ohio Craft Museum.
• Workshop and fair scholarships and work/study opportunities
Open daily: 10-5 Monday through Friday, 1-4 Saturday and Sunday. November-December features extended Saturday hours, open 10-5 for the holiday season only.
Admission to the Ohio Craft Museum is free. Please call 614-486-4402 for an exhibition schedule or see our website at www.ohiocraft.org
Ohio Designer Craftsmen has support from:
Ohio Arts Council
Greater Columbus Arts Council
The Columbus Foundation
