Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the American Arts and Crafts movement.

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A recent acquisition of the Two Red Roses Foundation is a remarkable artist’s proof portfolio of photographs by Eudora Welty.

"Wash Day" (Jackson), 1930s-1940s
Eudora Welty, American, 1909-2001
Toned silver print on Agfa paper

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Today we celebrate Edward Henry Potthast (1857–1927), one of America’s most beloved Impressionists. Known for his luminous beach scenes, Potthast transformed ordinary summer outings into vibrant studies of light, color, and atmosphere.

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Happy Birthday to Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959), whose vision transformed American architecture and design. Among Frank Lloyd Wright’s treasures on view at MAACM is this extraordinary skylight from the Arthur Heurtley House in Oak Park, Illinois, designed around 1902.

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Happy Birthday to Susan Frackelton, born on this day in 1848 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Three handled vase, 1903
Susan Frackelton, American, 1848-1932, designer and maker
Glazed earthenware

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📸 Faces of Inequality: Depression Era Photography: Now Open!

“White Angel Breadline, San Francisco,” 1934
Dorothea Lange (American, 1895–1965), photographer
Printed by General Graphics, San Francisco, 1970s
Silver gelatin print

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Happy Birthday to Charles Prendergast born on this day in 1863!

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📸 Opening June 2, 2026: Faces of Inequality: Depression Era Photography

World’s Highest Standard of Living, 1937; printed later
Margaret Bourke-White (American, 1904–1971), photographer
11 × 14 in.

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Nothing’s better than a stroll through the galleries at MAACM! Explore 44,000 square feet of gallery space devoted to the American Arts and Crafts movement!

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Wedding wow! Your dream day starts here, book a venue tour to learn more.

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MAACM’s Museum store has something for every mom on your list. Wow her with a thoughtful and unique gift!

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Happy Birthday to George Inness (1825–1894) 🎨

"Cromwell's Bridge", 1875
George Inness, American, 1825-1894
Oil on canvas

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Arbor Day was founded in 1872 by J. Sterling Morton to encourage planting trees for fuel, shade, and building. If you can’t join in by planting a tree, enjoy this overmantel designed by Rookwood Pottery Company in 1912.

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Meet Ambrosia, MAACM’s best kept secret! Perfect for meeting, cocktail parties, and receptions, Ambrosia is versatile and timeless.

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Celebrating Volunteer Recognition Day and sending a HUGE thank you to all of MAACM’s talented volunteers. From leading tours, assisting in our Education Studio, and merchandising in our Museum Store, our volunteers are instrumental in MAACM’s success.

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Happy International Haiku Poetry Day!

“Purple, blooming stems
Call with their sweet-smelling scent
Butterflies and Spring!”

Leave your own haiku in the comments below.

Butterflies, c. 1914-1915
Edna Boies Hopkins, 1872-1937
Color woodblock print

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Celebrate #mushroomday with Karl Kipp’s fern dish accentuated with a repeating band of delicately hand-hammered mushrooms. This elegant motif adds visual interest, balance, and harmony, mimicking the forest floor under a typical fern.

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Spring has sprung at MAACM’s Museum Store! Brighten up your décor, add spring flair to your look, or send cheery spring blooms! Stop in today to find your spring vibes!

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Construction update. We’re going up, up, up! MAACM’s new expansion has reached the fourth floor! MAACM is open regular hours during construction, 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm Sunday.

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Join un April 24 for our newest tour offering: Sense-sational Tours!
Fourth Friday of each month at 1:00 pm
Enjoy a fun, multi-sensory approach to MAACM’s guided tours!

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Celebrate #NationalSiblingsDay with Charles and Maurice Prendergast, a brotherly duo whose creative legacy is on display at MAACM.