Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026

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Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.

Handwork book cover. Courtesy of Phaidon & Monacelli and Craft in America

Our newest publication
Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America

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Exhibitions & Events Marking America’s 250th

Come join us for an exciting week of stitching, spinning, dyeing, and beading. With more to come! Emily Wroten

Spin Weave Week Celebration in collaboration with HGA

presented by

Arlington Weaves Etc

Oct 5, 2026 -

Oct 9, 2026

Arlington,

America's 250th Artist Open Studio

Winter Village Traditions. Red Mill Museum Village

2025 Winter Village & Festival of Trees

presented by

Red Mill Museum Village

Nov 29, 2025 -

Dec 22, 2025

Annandale,

America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Marketplaces + Festivals

Independence for Whom? A Women's Caucus for Art exhibition at Workhouse Arts Center. Women's Caucus for Art

Independence for Whom: Amplifying Voices, Honoring Histories

presented by

Workhouse Arts Center

Jun 5, 2026 -

Aug 8, 2026

Lorton,

America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows

Stay tuned for the May/June 2026 issue of Scholastic Art featuring 250 years of American art and craft. Image courtesy of Scholastic Art.

Celebrating 250 Years of American Art

presented by

Scholastic Art

Friday, May 1, 2026

Virtual Online Event

America's 250th Other Virtual

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