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11. Interview of Sharon Emanuelli

Topic:
Art
Length:
4.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Developer and Coordinator, Craft and Folk Art Museum Festival of Masks, 1977, 1978; Assistant to Program Director, 1978 – 1980; Senior Curator, 1981 – 1984; Staff Liaison, Contemporary Craft Council, 1979 – 1984.

12. Interview of Susan Skinner

Topic:
Art
Length:
2.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Assistant Buyer, Craft and Folk Art Museum Shop, 1976 -1982. Associate Manager, CAFAM Shop, 1982 – 1984. Co-Curator, “Fiber, Clay, and Glass,” 1978; Co-curator, “Introductions: 12 Artists,” 1980.

13. Interview of Willow Young-Friedman

Topic:
Art
Length:
2.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Assistant and later Director, Craft and Folk Art Museum Festival of Masks, 1977-1986; Museum Special Events Coordinator, 1984; Coordinator of Exhibitions, 1985; Member, ArtTable board, 1985 – 1989.

14. Interview of Walter N. Marks III

Topic:
Art
Length:
1.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Board Member, 1994 – present; Board President, 2008 – 2016.

15. Interview of Max King

Topic:
Art
Length:
2.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Graphic Designer, 1977 – 1984.

16. Interview of Maryna Hrushetska

Topic:
Art
Length:
2 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Executive Director, 2005 – 2010.

17. Interview of Sam Maloof

Topic:
Art
Length:
1.75 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Furniture designer and woodworker. Craft and Folk Art Museum Board Member, 1986–1997.

18. Interview of Stella Krieger

Topic:
Art
Length:
3.25 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM), founded in Los Angeles by Edith and Frank Wyle, grew out of The Egg and The Eye, a commercial art gallery/restaurant devoted to international contemporary craft and folk art—and (in the restaurant) omelettes. The gallery opened November 1, 1965 at 5814 Wilsh...
Biographical Note:
Craft and Folk Art Museum Shop Manager, 1995 – 2005.