The Figge Art Museum is dedicated to bringing art and people together.

Located on the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport, Iowa, the Figge is the premier art exhibition and education facility between Chicago and Des Moines. Its landmark glass building, designed by British architect David Chipperfield, features a public art installation by world-renowned artist Leo Villareal called Evanescent Field that illuminates the Figge’s exterior with dynamic patterns of light.

The Figge is home to one of the Midwest’s finest art collections and presents world-class exhibitions, art classes, lectures, and special events that attract visitors of all ages. The collection features European, American, Spanish Viceregal art, Haitian art, and modern and contemporary works. The Figge is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum that works at the intersection of artistic innovation and creative collaboration. For nearly five decades, we have created and presented groundbreaking works of art through our Artist-in-Residence Program, which provides artists the opportunity to experiment with new materials, taking their work in fresh and unexpected directions.

Founded in 1977, FWM presents ambitious exhibitions that unite process with finished works. What began as an invitation for artists to experiment with fabric and screenprinting has evolved into a dynamic platform for creative exploration across sculpture, installation, video, photography, ceramics, and architecture. FWM’s collection preserves not only artworks and editions but also material samples, prototypes, and documentation, capturing the full arc of artistic production.

With free admission and hands-on learning, we inspire the public with the spirit of discovery, advancing art’s role as a catalyst for creativity and social connection.

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The Avondale Arts Center is a community arts space in Avondale Estates, GA. Founded and operated by the volunteer board of the Avondale Arts Alliance, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the space serves as a gathering place for artists and neighbors.

We showcase works by hundreds of local artists each year through group shows and special mini exhibitions. We also offer workshop space for local artists and businesses who wish to teach their skills to others, and facilitate community meetups for local organizations within the space.

As a nonprofit, we also advocate for public art and collaborate with local businesses and city government to provide opportunities for art experiences for all.

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The Art Complex Museum is located in the historic town of Duxbury, Massachusetts, 33 miles south of Boston. It houses the impressive art collection of the Carl A. Weyerhaeuser family.

The collection includes over 8,000 art objects, including American and European prints, rare books, American paintings, Shaker furniture, Asian art, and additional treasures.

The museum offers a year-round schedule of exhibitions, featuring thematic shows from the permanent collection and shows by contemporary artists. Additional programming includes lectures, concerts, education programs, demonstrations and Japanese tea ceremonies, fulfilling the founders’ vision that their family’s many interests be shared with the community.

This unique venue offers visitors an inviting place for viewing and learning about art in an intimate and comfortable setting.

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Located in the heart of Washington, DC, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

With its collections, exhibitions, programs, and online content, the museum seeks to inspire dynamic exchanges about art and ideas. NMWA advocates for better representation of women artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership, community engagement, and social change. The museum addresses the gender imbalance in the presentation of art by bringing to light important women artists of the past while promoting great women artists working today.

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The UW–Madison Art Department is a national leader in the cultivation and production of creative expression and the visual arts. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs set the practical, critical-thinking and collaborative foundation for students to excel in any area of artistic focus: painting, printmaking, graphic design, sculpture, ceramics, metalsmithing, glass, furniture-making, papermaking, photography, digital media, video, performance and more.

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Haystack connects people through craft.

The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts is an international craft school located on the Atlantic Ocean in Deer Isle, Maine. Founded in 1950 as a research and studio program in the arts, Haystack offers one and two-week studio workshops to participants of all skill levels as well as the two-week Open Studio Residency program, exhibitions, tours, auctions, artist presentations, and shorter workshops for Maine residents and high school students. In 2026, Haystack celebrates 75 years since the School’s founding.

We support visiting artists and scholars from a variety of fields, including science, literature, music, and the visual arts, who are invited to spend two weeks at the school focusing on their work. Haystack also functions as a ʻthink-tankʼ in looking at craft—publishing annual monographs and organizing a variety of conferences and symposia that examine craft in broader contexts. These include collaborations with other institutions such as the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. The award-winning campus was designed by noted American architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and opened in 1961 when the school relocated to Deer Isle.

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Established in August of 2012, this comprehensive center for the study of South Carolina’s Native American peoples, their histories, and their cultures offers visitors the opportunity to view the single largest collection of Catawba Indian pottery in existence; study primary and secondary texts on Native Americans in the Southeast; participate in educational classes and programs; and observe archaeology, language, and folklore and oral history labs.

We develop curriculum and public programs that educate the public about Native American art and culture, with an emphasis on the Catawba and other Native communities in South Carolina. Students at USC Lancaster and visitors to our Center can learn about art, American Indian literature and culture, Native American archaeology, folklore, anthropology, and oral traditions.

Our Mission

The mission of USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies is to promote the documentation, preservation, appreciation, and study of Native American cultures and heritages. This mission is aided by courses and curricula, research projects, archival resources, exhibits, publications, and other public and educational programs and  materials developed by USCL faculty and staff. The Center works to dispel any stereotypes or existing misconceptions regarding Native Americans, their cultures, life ways, and languages.

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The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art (OOMA) in Biloxi, Mississippi, celebrates the innovative spirit of George E. Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi,” and the cultural richness of the Gulf Coast. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the museum’s striking campus of pods and pavilions offers a unique setting for exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. OOMA’s permanent collection highlights Ohr’s groundbreaking ceramics, while rotating exhibitions showcase diverse regional, national, and international artists. Through exhibitions, programs, and educational initiatives, the museum fosters creativity, dialogue, and a deeper appreciation for the arts and culture of the South.

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The South Carolina State Museum, located in Columbia’s historic 1894 Columbia Mills building, is the largest museum in the state and a Smithsonian Affiliate. The Museum features four floors of exhibits in art, cultural history, natural history, and science and technology. Our mission is to provide educational experiences that inspire, entertain, and enrich visitors through engaging exhibits and innovative programming.

Highlights of the museum include the Lipscomb Art Gallery, a 55-foot digital dome planetarium, the Boeing Observatory with a historic Alvan Clark telescope, and South Carolina’s only permanent 4D interactive theater. Its extensive collection includes over one million objects, such as fine art, fossils, cultural artifacts, and science exhibits. Notable exhibitions explore topics like World War II, South Carolina’s role in space exploration, and the science of sound.

The museum offers educational programs, field trips, and discounted access through the “Museums for All” program. General admission is affordable, with special pricing for children, seniors, and groups. Visitors can enjoy the Crescent Café and shop for locally made items in the museum store, one of the largest museum gift shops in the country.

Blending history, art, science, and culture, the South Carolina State Museum offers a dynamic and inclusive experience for learners and explorers of all ages.

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The Asheville Art Museum was founded in 1948 by a group of artists to champion the creativity of Western North Carolina (WNC), bring art of national significance to the community, and encourage dialogue. Through generations of experienced and dedicated volunteer and professional leadership, the Museum continues to realize its mission: to engage, enlighten, and inspire individuals and enrich community through dynamic experiences in American art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Collection houses over 8,500 works in all media, including regionally and nationally significant paintings and drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, craft and decorative arts, and focal collections of works by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Appalachian artists, Black Mountain College artists, traditional and studio craft, and regional architecture. The Museum has been particularly active in collecting historic and contemporary craft and studio glass with a focus on the Southeast and WNC.

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Worcester Center for Crafts

Founded in 1856, the Worcester Center for Crafts (WCC) is the nation’s oldest nonprofit craft center, dedicated to cultivating creativity and community through the arts. Originally established to provide skills for immigrant women, WCC now offers classes and workshops in ceramics, glass, metals, fiber, printmaking, healing arts, painting, photography, and more for students of all ages and abilities.

Home to the Krikorian Gallery, the Mary and Van Aroian Community Gallery, and the Handcrafted Shop, WCC also supports artists in sharing their work. The craft center hosts signature events such as Hot Night in the City and the Holiday Festival of Crafts, connecting local and national artists with the community.

With its rich history and welcoming spirit, WCC continues to serve as a cultural destination, creative hub, and vital contributor to the New England community.

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CraftNOW unites, celebrates, and supports the people, businesses, and institutions of the craft community of Philadelphia. Through education, curation and economic development, we work to continue Philadelphia’s vibrant history as a capital of craft- a place where craft is learned, created, seen, purchased, collected, and shared.

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Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America since 1640. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when the family of founder Henry Francis du Pont called it home.

Winterthur is also 1,000 acres of protected meadows, woodlands, ponds, and waterways. The 60-acre garden, designed by du Pont, is among America’s best, with magnificent plantings and massive displays of color throughout the year. The graduate degree programs and extensive research library make Winterthur an important center for the study of American art and culture.

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The Rockwell Museum, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, tells the story of the evolving American experience through the work of American artists. Founded in 1976, The Rockwell is a community hub showcasing the diversity of American experience through compelling exhibitions and imaginative programs. The collection includes a mix of contemporary Native American art with traditional bronze sculptures, landscape paintings, and other works that embody America. Housed in the restored 19th-century Old City Hall building, The Rockwell is active in the local community and holds special events and educational programming with area schools. The Rockwell provokes curiosity, engagement, and reflection about art and the American experience.

The Museum’s campus includes the KIDS ROCKWELL Art Lab, located around the corner at 36 E. Market Street, featuring family-friendly activities, games, and hands-on projects connected to our exciting special exhibitions and collection of American artworks.

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