Virtual Author Talk
*The event has already taken place on this date: Wed, 06/03/2026
Enjoy talks from today's thought leaders. This week, Mary Savig will discuss the history and significance of craft at state fairs. Attendees are welcome to submit questions when registering.
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A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American Craft features more than 100 photos of extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, crop art, butter sculpture, and saddles. The catalog highlights personal stories and regional and cultural traditions, creating a vibrant portrait of American life. Come one, come all! State Fairs has a little something for everyone.
Mary Savig is The Fleur and Charles Bresler Curator-in-Charge of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery. She holds a PhD in American Studies from the University of Maryland.
Live webinar. Registration required.
Location:
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065, United States
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Adult Services Librarian
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The event has already taken place on this date:
06/03/2026
Time:
2:00PM-3:00PM
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