Two Hundred and Ten Years Without End

This exhibition presented American folk art that depicted basic ideas and forms that run through American design from early times to the work of contemporary artist craftsmen. The exhibition contained objects that manifest the continuing spirit and innovation of quality and creative expression that is a living tradition of America. Included in the exhibition were approximately 200 pieces from museums and private collections, such as quilts, weathervanes, Shaker furniture, salt-glazed stoneware, pewter and glass. Also on view were works by Sam Maloof, Karen Karnes, Katherine Westphal, Dale Chihuly, Bob Stocksdale, Harrison McIntosh and Carl Jennings.