A traveling exhibit of contemporary Nordic folk arts and cultural traditions from the Upper Midwest (North and South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan).

Featuring 55 works by 24 contemporary artists whose practices are informed by Nordic traditional skills, the exhibition showcases the malleability and persistence of these traditions in the U.S.

These works explore themes of identity and how traditions have been shaped by their U.S.-based environments.

Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art, is a program of the American-Scandinavian Foundation with the support, in part, from The National Endowment for the Arts and the following ASF Funds: The Bonnier Family Fund for Contemporary Art, The F. Donald Kenney Fund for the Visual Arts, and The Centennial/Second Century Fund. Mid-America Arts Alliance/Exhibits USA is facilitating the Upper Midwest exhibition tour, which is supported by Margaret Cargill Philanthropies, a generous contributor to the exhibition’s development.

This exhibit at Vesterheim is supported by a generous gift to the annual fund from Dr. James and Christine Tuve Burris.

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Please join us to celebrate the launch of our newest publication, Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America; a visually stunning, deeply inspiring celebration of America’s spirit through ordinary, surprising, and overlooked handcrafted objects spanning more than 250 years.

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Indie Craft Experience is a thoughtfully curated marketplace designed to showcase exceptional independent artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs.

Through hands on maker activities and immersive experiences, we create opportunities for visitors to do more than shop—they can discover, learn, and participate in the creative process.

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The Hancock Town Library will host a unique and exciting collaborative women’s art exhibit which highlights a broad range of issues of concern to women and families.

The exhibit, titled ‘Security Blanket’ will open July 6, and be on display through August 1.

A reception will be held on Sat. Aug. 1, 2-4 pm. The founder of the project, Lynn Estomin, will speak at 3 pm.

www.securityblanket.art

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Craft in America is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit arts organization founded in 2004 with the mission to promote and advance original handcrafted work through programs in all media. The Peabody Award-winning, Emmy-nominated Craft in America documentary series first aired nationally on PBS in 2007 and has produced over 35 hour-long episodes to date. These programs are filled with artists, techniques, and stories from diverse cultures, blending history with living practice.

In addition to the series, Craft in America’s organizational efforts include its extensive website, a YouTube channel, multi-disciplinary educator guides that adhere to national standards, and the Craft in America Center in Los Angeles, which presents exhibitions, talks by artists and scholars, workshops, and K-12 school tours. All of Craft in America’s multimedia educational content is provided to the public at no charge.

Our Mission

To promote and advance original handcrafted work through programs in all media.

Our Goals

To document the importance of handmade objects and the artists who make them.

To provide a gateway to discover, explore and experience craft.

To celebrate our nation’s cultures through craft.

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Indie Craft Experience is a thoughtfully curated marketplace designed to showcase exceptional independent artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs. Since 2005, we’ve connected shoppers directly with talented creatives selling handmade goods, original art, and vintage treasures while fostering meaningful connections between artists and the community.

Through hands on maker activities and immersive experiences, we create opportunities for visitors to do more than shop—they can discover, learn, and participate in the creative process.

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Artazan Handcraft Market brings together a thoughtfully curated collection of artists, and makers for a three-day celebration of handcraft. Explore exhibits featuring ceramics, jewelry, textiles, fine art, woodwork, home décor, specialty foods, and more.

Inspired by the spirit of traditional artisan markets, Artazan offers an opportunity to discover beautiful work, connect with the people who create it, and experience handcraft in all its forms in a vibrant and welcoming marketplace.

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Art in the Park Festival hosts an annual attendance of over 78k people throughout two sunny days in Howard Amon Park.

Artists from around the United States travel to show case, demonstrate, educate, and sell their original work. Boasting over 300 artists, Art in the Park Festival colourfully engulfs Howard Amon Park in Richland, Washington.

With music from popular artists, live entertainment, gourmet food provided by award winning food trucks, interactive art experiences, sculpture gardens, and an immersive festival vibe.

We promise a one of a kind art experience.

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The Active Power of Touch celebrates the richness of touch in artistic experience – whether through sculpture, raised-lined compositions, or mixed media inviting hands-on exploration.

This exhibition is tactile in nature, welcoming guests to touch the works on exhibit.

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This show is a reunion, a yearbook, a map and a moment in time. To mark the occasion of Brooklyn Metal Works’ 15th anniversary, In The Gallery will present Here, There, and Everywhere, a juried exhibition of jewelry and objects by members of the Brooklyn Metal Works alumni network.

All exhibited works must have been made during or after the artist’s time at Brooklyn Metal Works.

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Join Craft Contemporary’s Senior Curator Frida Cano for a hands-on workshop creating handmade paper from recycled waste, experimenting with natural tints from clay, spices, and soil.

These one-of-a-kind papers become museum collectibles that share insights about the artists and our current exhibition tierra, connecting craft with storytelling.

$12 public / members free. Outdoors.

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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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Widely published  home that was specifically designed to accommodate the Grotta’s and their extensive museum quality collections of mainly mid-century modern craft and design.

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As the country celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the League is about to launch preparations for its 100th anniversary in 2032.

With the Annual Craftsmen’s Fair used as the touchstone event to link the decades, enjoy the work and images of the League of the past through the present day. This exhibition uses photography from our archives and craft from our Permanent Collection Museum to bring history to life.

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