State Fairs: Growing American Craft

State Fairs: Growing American Craft surveys American state fairs' extraordinary crafts from the mid-nineteenth century to present, featuring over 240 artworks representing artists and 4-H clubs from 43 states and tribal nations. The exhibition explores personal stories and regional traditions across different fairground spaces—from art exhibits and heritage villages to dairy barns and rodeos. Ribbon-winning works and live craft demonstrations illuminate artists' families, memories, and cultural heritage, challenging stereotypes about rural communities.