Craft Continuum
Tennessee Craft presents Craft Continuum…a response to items in the collection of the Williamson County Archive & Museum
Contemporary Tennessee craft meets historical artifacts in a unique exhibition exploring how craft traditions evolve across generations.
What is Craft Continuum?
Curated by Sherri Warner Hunter, Craft Continuum invites visitors to experience a dialogue between past and present. Tennessee Craft artists were challenged to create contemporary responses inspired by objects from the Williamson County Archives & Museum collection, revealing how traditional skills, materials, and stories continue to influence today’s makers.
Presented by Tennessee Craft and hosted by the Williamson County Archives & Museum, this invitational exhibition features exceptional work in clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, and other craft media alongside carefully selected historical artifacts from the museum’s collection.
Plan Your Visit
Williamson County Archives & Museum
611 West Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Exhibition Dates: August 31–November 12, 2026
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
Saturday 9-5:30
Sunday closed
Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, during Franklin’s First Friday celebration
Admission and parking are free.
Participating Artists
Craft Continuum showcases the work of invited Tennessee Craft artists whose contemporary interpretations celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage found throughout Tennessee. Each artist offers a unique perspective while honoring the enduring traditions represented in the museum’s collection.
Opening Reception
Celebrate the opening of Craft Continuum during Franklin’s First Friday. Meet participating artists, explore the exhibition, and experience contemporary Tennessee craft in conversation with the historical collections of the Williamson County Archives & Museum.
Friday, September 4, 2026
During Franklin’s First Friday
Williamson County Archives & Museum
Admission is free.
Experience Craft Continuum
Whether you’re a longtime collector, a lover of handmade objects, or simply curious about Tennessee’s rich craft traditions, Craft Continuum offers a unique opportunity to experience the connections between history and contemporary making. We invite you to visit the exhibition, discover the artists, and see how craft continues to shape our communities today.
