A jury session is a formal and rigorous evaluation for membership with the League of NH Craftsmen. League jurors not only demonstrate technical expertise but exemplify the “Spirit of the Maker” through their work, and serve as ambassadors for this historic organization.

Setting the Standard is a recurring exhibition featuring work from the League’s jurors. Masters in their respective media categories, these craftsmen represent the high standards of the organization in the work they produce.

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Berea College’s Student Craft program exists as part of the college’s Labor Program and is not part of a degree program. In addition to providing a tuition-free liberal arts education to all students, Berea College provides every student a work position. One hundred students have positions in Student Craft, where they learn about craft from start to finish, engaging in production, achieving quality control, selecting materials, managing deadlines and collaborating on design.

Craft students arrive with a wide variety of creative skills and experiences. Some have significant experience gained from family members, school, or community programs; others have their first formal exposure to a design-education experience after they arrive. Regardless of students’ background or academic major, staff provide them with the education, skills and tools needed to engage in the design and creation of hand-crafted objects in five areas: Weaving, Woodcraft, Broomcraft, Ceramics and Outreach. In addition, Student Craft supports fellowship and artist-in-residence programs and classes given by the Woodworking School at Pine Croft that spread the College’s commitment to craft beyond the Berea College community.  All of these elements combine to make Student Craft an offering like no other.

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“Roberto Lugo: Evolution as Revolution” will be a bold commentary on both the resilience of underrepresented communities and the enduring need to confront the systemic forces at play in the contemporary moment. Lugo’s work is also a reminder of the power of art to start dialogues, serving as an equalizer in an increasingly polarized world.

This exhibition is a part of Radical Americana. A larger multi-location project that brings together art and culture institutions around Philadelphia.

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The Clay Studio is proud to present Our Community, a biennial, open call exhibition that highlights the inspiring work being made by artists who are part of The Clay Studio as Students, Associate Artists, Interns, Staff, Board, and Teaching Artists.

The work on view encompasses the range of what inspires our artists, including: global cultures, traditional techniques, 3D printing, slip casting, installation art, humor, and political activism.

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Opening February 7, 2026

Starworks is proud to present Off-Leash!, a captivating exhibition by ceramic artist Ryan Osborne.

This show builds on his acclaimed Eternal Dog series, which was originally inspired by the loss of his beloved dog, Ella.

Through his work, Ryan explores grief, memory, and the joy of canine companionship. In Off-Leash!, new pieces expand the series into playful, expressive forms that radiate warmth and vitality.

Open to the public Monday-Saturday

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Join us for TRANSFORMATION, the Starworks Benefit & Auction.

Assist in creating a new installation with renowned artist Therman Statom, enjoy a catered luncheon with live jazz, and meet guest artists.

The highlight: the Maker’s Dozen Auction featuring 13 curated works including works by Sergei Isupov, Janina Myronowa, Juana Gomez Ramirez, Cedric Mitchell, Paul Stankard, and others.

Proceeds support Starworks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Saturday, October 25

11am-3pm

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Pratt Fine Arts Center, founded in Seattle’s Central District and named for civil rights leader Edwin T. Pratt, has been a creative hub for 50 years. Offering year-round, affordable classes and studios, Pratt supports artists of all ages and skill levels. Disciplines include glass, sculpture, jewelry, paper, and 2D media. This exhibition features work by Pratt students, instructors, board members, and staff, reflecting the center’s vibrant and inclusive arts community.

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Guest curator, Robin Little Wing Sigo (Suquamish), presents a survey of Indigenous craft artists from the Salish Sea region, spanning Washington and British Columbia.

Featuring both traditional and contemporary works, media include regalia, textiles, carving, ceramics, glass, and jewelry.

This marks BIMA’s fourth major Indigenous exhibition—an inspiring celebration of cultural knowledge, innovation, and living tradition.

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The Puget Sound region is rich with educational and studio-based resources for artists. This group exhibition is curated with members of regional Craft-based programs and professional groups.

These include Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (BARN), Bainbridge Arts & Crafts, BIMA, Bloedel Reserve, Hilltop Artists, Lakeside School, Museum of Glass, Northwest Designer Craftartists, Seward Park Clay Studio, and Suquamish Tribe.

Artists include:

• Kristina Batiste
• Jacob Foran
• Peter Jacobsen
• Ian Lawrence
• Jacki Moseley
• Anna Nardelli
• James Nelson
• Lynnette Sandbloom
• Stephanie Tayengco

The adjacent gallery features select craft artworks from BIMA’s Permanent Art Collection.

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American Craft Fest is the summer’s best opportunity to discover craft from across the region.

Participate in fun hands-on activities for all ages led by local arts partners, shop handmade work by early career artists, and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors.

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There is a continuum where beauty and function blend and diverge in the hands of the contemporary artist.

Even when traditional materials such as thread, fabric, wood, reed, and paper are used, these artists combine skill, imagination, and vision to meld their materials into compelling and beautiful art which resonates in today’s world.

Artists were invited to participate in this conversation between media to illustrate the continuum between beauty and functionality.

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Fired in Revolution: Ceramics from the People’s Republic of China presents ceramics created during the Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976.

Varied ceramic works, including molded figures, vessels, wall hangings, posters, molds, and sculptures, will be presented in thematic groupings in Fired in Revolution.

Curated by Dr. Jamie Kwan, Assistant Curator, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

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Applications are open for Handmade Arcade’s new Modern Craft Market, supported by Contemporary Craft. This juried shopping event will connect shoppers, craft collectors, and retail and industry partners with over 150 of the best contemporary craft makers and artists from around the Pittsburgh and greater Appalachian region.

Applications close on November 5, 2025. To apply, please visit:

https://www.handmadearcade.org/modern-craft-market-applications.

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Founded in 2004, Handmade Arcade is a nonprofit that provides makers and craftspeople with opportunities to connect with customers and strengthen their small businesses. Handmade Arcade’s flagship event is the annual Holiday Market, which is the region’s largest handmade shopping event, connecting over 275 makers with more than 10,000 shoppers each year.

In addition to the Holiday Market, Handmade Arcade hosts an annual Emerging Craft Market for early career makers and will launch a new fine craft market called the Modern Craft Market in March 2026, supported by Contemporary Craft.

Handmade Arcade also helps makers connect to shoppers through an online Maker Directory, digital maker storytelling, professional development workshops, and more. Additionally, Handmade Arcade leads annual maker accelerator programs, including a BIPOC Maker Accelerator program and a Youth Maker Accelerator program. Handmade Arcade is dedicated to supporting the economic mobility of makers and craftspeople in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.

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Founded in 1799, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) is the nation’s oldest continuously operating museum, dedicated to celebrating creativity across time, place, and culture.

PEM’s Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 audio tour curated by Paula Richter, features nearly 30 objects from six galleries. Spanning 500 years, the tour explores how handcraft—from colonial furniture to contemporary textiles—embodies artistry, identity, and the timeless value of making by hand.

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