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

Independence Day Celebration!

presented by
Adam’s Forge
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Simi Vlley,
CA
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Marketplaces + Festivals
Jim Covarrubias, La Frontera, 2018, Oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches. Courtesy of the Artist

Crafting Legacy: Honoring Arizona Veteran Artists

presented by
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum
Jan 16, 2026 -
Jun 7, 2026
Mesa,
AZ
America's 250th Exhibitions + Shows
Pictured: “Joseph Vaughan with artwork for a war propaganda poster,” National Archives and Records Association. 1946. AMOCA

Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History

presented by
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Jun 27, 2026 -
Nov 29, 2026
Pomona,
CA
America's 250th 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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