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Early Career Artist Grant Recipients

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our 2024 – 25 Early Career Artist Grant Recipients.

Northern Clay Center administers several grant programs designed to support artists in the early stages of their careers through residencies, grants, and education.

This exhibition features the work of Jessica Hernandez, Hannah Kautto, and Anastasia Speer.

Medium: 
Clay
Elysia, Crispata, Anthozoa, Jess Hernandez. Jess Hernandez
Yes/No, Hannah Kautto
Night Vase, Anastasia Speer
Jan 17, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Northern Clay Center
2424 Franklin Ave East 
Minneapolis, 
MN 
55406
Virtual
Fully Beaded Woman's Dance Set by Lavender Kingbird; Ribbon Applique Special Occasion Dress by Adrienne Benjamin

Handwork: Mni Sota

Textile Center
Apr 14, 2026 -
Jul 11, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows Marketplaces + Festivals
Flower Dreams by Alicia de la Cruz

Handwork: TWO-SPIRIT STORIES

Textile Center
Apr 14, 2026 -
Jul 11, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
"A Common Thread 2023 featured 166 fiber artworks by Textile Center members, making it the largest year of the exhibition at that time." Textile Center

Handwork: A Common Thread

Textile Center
Jul 28, 2026 -
Oct 10, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
"Please Don't Wear Your Inside Clothes Under the Covers" by Soph Munic

Handwork: Embodied Material

Textile Center
Oct 20, 2026 -
Jan 7, 2027
Exhibitions + Shows
Tia Keobounpheng WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE No. 11 2023. American-Scandinavian Foundation

Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art

American Swedish Institute
Feb 14, 2026 -
Jun 7, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows
Emelie Rondahl Maxim 2011-2019. Angelica Hvass

Handwoven: Between Chaos and Order

American Swedish Institute
Feb 14, 2026 -
Jun 7, 2026
Exhibitions + Shows

Carve a Veggie Workshop

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A collection of small, handmade ceramic figures, including mushrooms, gnomes, hedgehogs, a fox, and a caterpillar, are arranged on a stone surface with grass in the background. American Swedish Institute

Intergenerational Clay Fairy Garden Fun Workshop

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A collection of small, felted gnomes and animal figures are displayed on rocks in front of lush green foliage. American Swedish Institute

Intergenerational Needle Felted Pocket Tomte and Friend

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A hand holds a stack of brightly colored, wooden bowls. American Swedish Institute

Introduction to the Spring Pole Lathe Workshop

American Swedish Institute
May 27, 2026 -
May 29, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A group of people are standing outdoors, some looking up and pointing at tree branches. American Swedish Institute

Spring City Foraging Workshop

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A person is shown from the side, intently weaving a colorful patterned band on a small loom. American Swedish Institute

Intro to Inkle Loom Weaving Workshop

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A woman demonstrating how to use a drop spindle with fiber. American Swedish Institute

Drop Spindle Spinning

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A textured, multi-colored fiber art piece hangs from a wooden dowel against a white wall. American Swedish Institute

Mini Rya Weaving Workshop

American Swedish Institute
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Workshops + Courses
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 06/09/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Other Virtual
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 06/02/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Virtual Workshops + Courses
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 06/16/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Other Virtual
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 06/23/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Screenings Virtual
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings 06/30/2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Other Virtual
A group of people are gathered in a classroom space, carving wood and doing other activities. Makers Night, American Swedish Institute

Makers Night 06/18/2026

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Other
A woman is on a video call while sitting on a couch, smiling, with a laptop, yarn, and knitting needles. Virtual Makers Mornings. American Swedish Institute

Virtual Makers Mornings – Tuesday, May 26, 2026

American Swedish Institute
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Other Virtual
Three luminaries pictured twice, once with a lit candle, once without. American Swedish Institute

Craft and Cocktails Workshop: Carved Ceramic Luminaries

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Two small loons carved out of wood one is pained and the other is plain wood. American Swedish Institute

Intergenerational Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Carve a Loon with Matt Bruch

American Swedish Institute
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Workshops + Courses
Orange yarn being made into a bracelet. American Swedish Institute

Nordic Handcraft Workshop: Get Started with Nålbinding with Jake Fee

American Swedish Institute
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Workshops + Courses