Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.
Quilts of Valor at National Quilting Day. Sheila Green

Quilts Across Nebraska

presented by
Nebraska State Quilt Guild
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Lincoln,
NE
Virtual Online Event
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows Virtual
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
Members Opening Preview, January 30, 2026. Image courtesy of MCG Photography

Revolutionary Conversations: Legacy and Lineage

presented by
Gibbes Museum of Art
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Charleston,
SC
America's 250th Workshops + Courses
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,
VA
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows
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