Hawai`i Craftsmen was founded in 1966 and brings 40+ years of experience and community relationships to its membership.

Our members are represented in the White House Crafts Collection, the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution and in numerous private and public collections in Hawaii, the U.S. mainland as well as in international museum and private collections. Many members have work in the SFCA Art in Public Places collection.

In addition to the many professional crafts persons representing the full spectrum of crafts in Hawaii, the membership also includes many students and amateurs of varying levels as well as craft supporters and collectors.

Most of our programs are co-sponsored or produced with the help of The Honolulu Academy of Arts, The University of Hawai`i, The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, The Mayor's Office on Culture and Art, East West Center and other arts and culture organizations throughout the state. All of these programs are available and promoted to neighbor islanders. Receptions, exhibits and selected activities are free to the public; fees are charged for certain workshops and programs.

Hawai`i Craftsmen receives its funding from membership dues, program fees, private donations, the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and Arts as well as several local foundations that vary from year to year.