​Tennessee Craft

Tennessee Craft is the only statewide, networked organization of independent fine craft artists. From scholarships, master apprenticeships, and other professional development opportunities to signature annual exhibitions and two craft fairs, Tennessee Craft supports talent growth and creates opportunities for independent fine craft artists to thrive. Our efforts benefit our members, the arts community, and the general public. 

​Each member of Tennessee Craft is assigned to a chapter to enjoy localized benefits. The Midstate Chapter welcomes artists form the following counties: Stewart, Montgomery, Robertson, Sumner, Trousdale, Houston, Cheatham, Humphreys, Dickson, Davidson, Wilson, Williamson, and Rutherford.  ​


​Tennessee Craft Midstate Chapter

​Tennessee Craft Midstate Chapter offers additional scholarships as well as local networking and professional development opportunities that include:


​Join our Craft Community

​Join Tennessee Craft and become one of our over 200-member chapter community. Membership is open to anyone (creators and collectors) of every skill level (novice to master).

Artist-members produce handmade work in a variety of media, including, but not limited to: basketry, books, clay, fiber, furniture, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, fiber/textile and wood. We hope you’ll join us.

​2021 Midstate Board Members
  • President: Kamilah Sanders
  • Vice President and BIPOC Outreach : Megan Jordan
  • Chapter Representative to the State Board: Roberta Bell
  • Treasurer: Danielle Baghernejad
  • Secretary: Lindsay Schroeder
  • Communications Committee Chair: Mayter Scott
    • Communications Committee Member: Kaitlin Savage
    • Communications Committee Member:  Eva Bascompte
    • Communications Committee Member:  LaKeithea Nicole
    • Communications Committee Member:  Jennifer Knowles
    • Communications Committee Member:  Mark Schlicher​
  • Events Committee Chair: Stephanie Davis
    • Events Committee Member: Cora Green
    • Events Committee Member: Donna Woodley 
    • Events Committee Member: Beizar Abdi
    • Events Committee Member: Erik Lund
  • Membership Committee Chair: Tatiana Johnson 
    • Membership Committee Member: Ashley Seay 
    • Membership Committee Member: Tori Zemer 
    • Membership Committee Member: Essence Owens Trelkeld 
    • Membership Committee Member: LaShandra White 
  • Board Member at Large: Thaxton Abshalom Waters
"Board Meeting on Zoom", sketch by Amy Sterling


​Chapter Bylaws

Bylaws were drafted at the end of the 2017 calendar year and are be reviewed each year by the current board. Members may view them here.
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