Museum Of Contemporary Craft
The Museum of Contemporary Craft based in Portland, Oregon is the oldest continuously-running craft institution in the United States. Located in downtown Portland’s Pearl District, the museum is dedicated to promoting craft and strives to contribute to the advancement of craft by exhibiting and documenting work from Pacific Northwest and international artists.
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