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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.
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
Judith Schaechter, "Fine Example," 2000. courtesy Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Craft History Course: American Glass

presented by
James Renwick Alliance for Craft
Jun 1, 2026 - 
Jul 29, 2026
Washington,
DC
Virtual Online Event
America's 250th Other Virtual
James Luna, in collaboration with FWM. “High Tech War Shirt,” 1997–1998. Photo credit: FWM Visual Archives.

Some American Dreams

presented by
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Apr 15, 2026 - 
Jun 14, 2026
Philadelphia,
PA
America's 250th Exhibitions + Shows
Vermont Mountains. Cheryl Woodbury

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

presented by
ArtsMedford
Aug 1, 2026 - 
Aug 29, 2026
Medford,
MA
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