Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.
Gertrude Knappenberger, Centennial Quilt, 1876, Cotton with cotton embroidery, 82 1/2 in. x 74 1/2 in. American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Rhea Goodman, 1979.9.1. American Folk Art Museum.

America 250: Common Threads

presented by
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Mar 14, 2026 -
Jul 27, 2026
Bentonville,
AR
America's 250th Exhibitions + Shows
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
Libby Cerullo - That Our Flag Was Still There. Photo courtesy of the artist

Art Quilters Celebrate Independence (SAQA Regional Exhibition)

presented by
Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.
Jun 12, 2026 -
Aug 26, 2026
Philadelphia,
PA
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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