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quilt artist holding up pink orange and earth tone patchwork square

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

artist manipulating glass bulb with flame

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

ceramic artist work at table with various unfired dishes

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

artist displaying beadwork band at a table in an outdoor environment with trees

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

wood artist working on a rocking chair in a studio

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

textile artist standing in front of red quilt with a colorful portrait of a person in a dress

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

craft artist interacting with customers in a booth at a marketplace event

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

artist working on a decorated hat at a table in a studio

Gee’s Bend quilt photo by Stacy K. Allen for Nest. Aspen Golann chair photo by Loam. Bisa Butler photo by Nonexitfiction, courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery. Shae Bishop hat photo by Loam.

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