Brooch by Helen Shirk of silver, 1.75 x 1.5 x .75 inches, 1967. Courtesy of the Artist.
SDSU’S UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY hosts “Staying Power” through April 11, 2026. “Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026” is a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life. The SDSU School of Art and Design is proud to be a part of Handwork 2026 by presenting a curated exhibition of outstanding craftwork by emeritus faculty, current faculty, and selected distinguished alumni from our Applied Design areas. This exhibition showcases the past, present, and future of the School of Art and Design's craft legacy, with a special focus on work from the Southern California region. The exhibit is curated by Barbara Paris Gifford, Senior Curator at the Museum of Arts and Design, New York.
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, California 92182; 619.594.5171; art.sdsu.edu/gallery-program/university.