Founded in 1949, National Artcraft Co. supplies art materials and craft components, including hard-to-find parts for projects ranging from ceramic work to musical creations and dollmaking. Its 35,000-square-foot facility near Cleveland holds more than 8,000 unique items, and the company manufactures or directly imports most of what it sells. National Artcraft also distributes trade names such as Colorobbia, Orton, BAMA and Kemper.
Craft For KidsFounded in Brooklyn in the 1990s, Craft For Kids is a family-owned wholesaler and manufacturer of arts, crafts, toys and accessories. Its merchandise now reaches more than 800 stores, supported by a global manufacturing network and an emphasis on broad selection and value.NEW YORK, NY
ChromaFounded in 1965 by artist and educator Jim Cobb, Chroma manufactures paints and mediums for fine-art, educational and decorative-art applications. Based in rural Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the company supplies artists worldwide through manufacturing facilities in the United States and Australia, with its Atelier acrylics and Jo Sonja line reflecting its long-standing focus on artist-developed materials.LITITZ, PA
ArtsmanFrom its Cincinnati shop, Artsman handcrafts sports memorabilia from game-used pieces of athletic history, turning courts and other artifacts into keepsakes that preserve the stories behind competition. Built by artisans and sports enthusiasts, the company works with colleges, universities, and professional teams on pieces ranging from championship court memorabilia to custom furniture and installations.CINCINNATI, OH
ModgyCleveland-based Modgy is a small, family-owned home-goods company that turns artwork and unexpected materials into reusable décor with practical features. Its expandable plastic vases, water-activated luminaries and fold-flat origami lanterns bring museum-inspired designs—including collaborations with well-known museums—into everyday spaces. The company grew from more than two decades of designing and manufacturing products for other businesses before creating its own brand.CLEVELAND, OH