Saddlemaker and leather artist Cary Schwarz will present on the development of his craft.

He is a founding member of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association, dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional cowboy crafts. He has received recognition for his work, including the Governor’s Award for the Arts by the Idaho Commission on the Arts in 2010. He is also a 2026 NEA National Heritage Fellow.

Please email rsvp@craftinamerica.org to attend in person or register to join the webinar online.

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Silversmiths Beau Compton and Scott Hardy, and rawhide braider Leland Hensley from Cowboy Craft: Traditional Art of the West, will present on the history and intricacies of their highly specialized practices.

As members of the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association they are committed to the continuation of their crafts for generations to come and to grow public awareness of the arts. The presentation will conclude with a Q & A—a chance to ask a real cowboy about their craft and culture.

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Join us at the School of Fashion Design for a presentation and conversation with local author and researcher Anne Marie Murphy as we celebrate the release of her latest book, A Proper Fit: Women at Work in a City of Corsets.

Drawing on decades of experience as a researcher and small business owner, Murphy uncovers the stories of the women entrepreneurs and workers who helped shape Worcester MA into a center of corset manufacturing.  Discover how fashion, business, and women’s history intersect.

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Experience the 4th Annual Floyd Living Traditions Festival, a free, all-day celebration of Southwest Virginia’s rich artistic and cultural heritage on Saturday, August 22.

Enjoy traditional music, hands-on craft demonstrations, exhibitions, workshops, storytelling, family activities, local food, and artisan vendors as more than 100 artists, musicians, and tradition bearers bring living traditions to life across the Floyd Center for the Arts campus.

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Join us for the Closing Reception & Artist Talk for Ceramics Artist-in-Residence Ryze Xu’s exhibition, Prototype, on Friday, August 28, from 5–7 PM in the Lillstreet Lounge.

Inspired by Walter Benjamin’s “angel of history,” Prototype explores what it means to exist between the ruins of the past and an unfinished future. Rejecting the idea of a “finished” self, the exhibition embraces the prototype as a symbol of resilience, possibility, and the enduring act of becoming.

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Artist Kate Clements will be in conversation with Linnea Seidling, the CAT’s Assistant Curator of Glass.

Starting at 6:00pm, learn more about Clements and her work featured in the CAT’s exhibition, Meet Me in the Forest, and have the opportunity to see the exhibition afterward.

The CAT is proud to participate in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide initiative led by Craft in America to honor the handmade during America’s Semiquincentennial. Through this artist conversation, we join museums, artists, and organizations nationwide in celebrating the craft traditions that connect us through history and time.

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For over 15 years, Heath Ceramics has partnered with Japanese master potter Akio Nukaga. Forms of Family marks the first Los Angeles exhibition featuring Akio alongside his daughter, ceramic artist Ayano Shioya, celebrating two generations of artists united by family, shared practice, and a lifelong dedication to clay.

Events

Show Opening
Friday, July 24
5–7pm
Details & RSVP

Artist Talk, Demonstration & Book Signing
Saturday, July 25
Details & RSVP

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Join curator Hollis Goodal on a walk-through of Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics. Goodall will talk about the exhibition, share details about the collection, and discuss how the concept came to a realization. Tōgei explores Japan’s ceramic tradition and its evolution from functional wares to modern artistic expression.

Space is limited and registration is strongly suggested.

Tōgei is on view at AMOCA:  June 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027.

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Join us at the museum for an afternoon of poetry with translator Naoko Fujimoto in conjunction with our exhibition Tōgei: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics.

Fujimoto will lead a translation workshop at 2pm, guiding participants in creating their own English translation of a waka poem. No knowledge of Japanese is necessary, just bring your curiosity. At 3pm, Fujimoto will read in the gallery.

Pre-registration is required for the 2pm workshop; walk-ups are welcome for the 3pm reading.

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Bit and spur makers Wilson Capron and Ernie Marsh and saddlemakers Carol Gessell and John Willemsma, artists featured in Cowboy Craft: Traditional Art of the West, will present on the history and intricacies of their highly specialized practices.

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Enjoy forging, food, and fun at the 2026 ABANA Conference “Forging in the Ozarks”, November 11-14, 2026, at the Benton County Fairgrounds outside Bentonville, Arkansas! The event features:

• Demos from leading blacksmiths from North America and beyond
• Beginner Area to try your hand at forging metal
• Kids Activity Area
• Education area with demos and hands-on activities focused on the National Blacksmithing Curriculum
• Craft classes, vendors, lectures, art auction, and more!

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The American Pottery Festival (APF) is Northern Clay Center’s premier annual celebration of ceramic art, bringing together 15 nationally recognized artists from across the United States.

Explore an exhibition and sale featuring hundreds of works, connect with artists through talks, demonstrations, and workshops, and shop in person, online, or with our free personal shopping service. Whether you’re a collector, maker, or simply curious, APF offers an inspiring weekend of clay.

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Dive into the creative world of Ashley V. Blalock and get a final look at her work, Keeping Up Appearances, before its deinstallation!

Thursday, June 25 • 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Please join the MAH for a special artist talk with San Diego-based textile artist Ashley V. Blalock. Blalock’s monumental crocheted work “Keeping Up Appearances” has been on public view at the MAH since November 2025 and is part of Craft in America’s nationwide “HANDWORK” initiative.

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Join us for a FREE Artist Talk with visiting ceramic artist Hayun Surl on Saturday, July 18 at 11:00AM! Learn about his process, personal history, and projects he’s undertaken during his residency at the Belger Crane Yard Studios.

During his residency at Belger Crane Yard Studios, Surl is developing a new body of work focused on exploring the fluidity of cultural identity through large-scale ceramic sculptures.

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Connect with arts education leaders from across the country at the Arts Schools Network Conference, the premier national gathering dedicated to innovation, excellence, and leadership in arts learning.

Through inspiring presentations, interactive workshops, performances, networking opportunities, and artistic, cultural, and educational outings attendees explore transformative practices that support student success and strengthen arts-centered schools and programs.

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