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Dawn Chorus 2. Molly Elkind

Paper weaving is a quick and fun way to play with color, image, and pattern—without a loom!

Through lecture and demonstration, you will learn how to choose papers for weaving, how to decorate them, how to cut strips, choose a weave structure, read a weaving draft, and how to do the actual weaving.

Los Ranchos,
NM
Workshops + Courses
Fiber Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
​​Aerial view of Construction of Crystal Bridges Museum of Art Expansion. Photography by Edward C. Robison III, courtesy of Crystal Bridges Museum of Art.

The mission of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Founded by philanthropist and arts patron Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization. The museum opened on November 11, 2011, and welcomes all with free admission.

Crystal Bridges takes its name from a nearby natural spring and the bridge construction incorporated in the building, designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. A series of pavilions nestled around two spring-fed ponds house galleries, meeting and classroom spaces, and a large, glass-enclosed gathering hall. Guest amenities include a restaurant (Eleven) and Coffee Bar on a glass-enclosed bridge overlooking the ponds, a Museum Store designed by architect Marlon Blackwell, and a library featuring more than 50,000 volumes of art reference material. Five miles of sculpture and walking trails link the museum’s 134-acre park to downtown Bentonville, Arkansas. In 2023, the museum welcomed nearly 785,000 visitors.

Bentonville,
AR
Museum
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
"OBJECTS: USA 2020", 2020. Photo courtesy of R & Company

Five decades ago, the most influential craft exhibition ever staged, OBJECTS: USA, toured America. New York-based gallery R & Company revived the exhibition in 2020 and 2024, ultimately resulting in a traveling version that pairs work by artists from the original exhibition with those of contemporary makers.

America has changed a great deal over the past fifty years, yet the creative capacities of individual makers remain one of America’s most inspiring cultural wellsprings.

San Francisco,
CA
Virtual
Exhibitions + Shows Virtual
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
Main Entrance, Lyndon House Arts Center. Andrew Sticha

The Lyndon House Arts Center supports local and regional artists in their creative
pursuits by professionally exhibiting their works, developing programs, and designing exhibitions of relevance to our times. The Arts Center provides the community with quality art education and events to celebrate our cultural heritage. We firmly believe that the arts pave a way for diversity, inclusivity, equity, and accessibility.

The Arts Center offers rotating contemporary gallery exhibitions, classes, workshops, and studio memberships. The Ware-Lyndon Historic House (c. 1850) houses a decorative collection and, on our grounds, an interpretive garden. The Arts Center is dedicated to cultural place-making and enriching the Athens area through the inclusion of art in every aspect of everyday life, fostering a deep appreciation for the value of the visual arts.

The Lyndon House Arts Center is owned and operated by the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government.

Athens,
GA
Arts/Cultural Organization Gallery
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood
Smithsonian Craft Show 2025 at the National Building Museum, Washington, DC. Oxford St. Photography

The Smithsonian Women’s Committee is an all-volunteer auxiliary organization within the Smithsonian Institution.  To fulfill its mission of supporting the Smithsonian, the Committee produces the spring Smithsonian Craft Show as well as Craft2Wear, a fall show.

The Craft Show is a premier showcase for the finest American hand-crafted contemporary craft and design. Held in Washington, DC, annually, the Craft Show features a show and sale of works by 120 superb craft artists who are selected by independent jurors.  Also at the Craft Show, the Smithsonian presents its Visionary Award to a craft artist who is at the pinnacle of his or her medium.

The Craft2Wear show provides collectors and casual shoppers the opportunity to acquire unique and interesting wearables created by outstanding craft artists. Proceeds from both shows are used to fund grants to the Smithsonian for its museums, research centers, and the National Zoo.

Washington,
DC
Arts/Cultural Organization Museum
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Installation view of Convergence: Health & Creativity – New Work by Anne Labovitz. Plains Art Museum, 2024-25. Photo by Bailey Bolton & Eric Muller

Plains Art Museum is the largest and only American Alliance of Museums accredited art museum in the state of North Dakota. It is also the first, and only, Smithsonian Affiliate. We bring people and art together in ways that spark connection, conversation, and change.

Fargo,
ND
Museum
Clay Fiber Mixed Media Other Paper
Jamie Hirano instructs workshops attendees. Anchorage Museum

Slow down, cozy up, and lean in during this week of workshops and gatherings highlighting slow craft, repair, and handwork.

From stitchwork and knitting to letterpress and repair sessions, join in free skillshares and explore repair techniques and innovative adaptations.

Hosted at Seed Lab, a project of the Anchorage Museum, Slow Craft Week creates a community space of makers in the dark northern winter season for local community to gather, share craft and practice joy.

Anchorage,
AK
Workshops + Courses
Fiber Mixed Media Paper Wood
Spring Fair brings out the crowds! Todd Herzberg

This premier Nashville tradition celebrates and supports American handmade crafts on the lawn in Centennial Park. Shop unique, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning Tennessee artists. You’ll meet the artist, learn what inspires them, and discover how they take raw materials and transform them into fine crafts.

In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artisans.

Nashville,
TN
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Fall Fair Exhbitors set up their booths adjacent to Nashville's Parthenon. Todd Herzberg

Every fall this premier Nashville event celebrates and supports handmade American crafts at Centennial Park.  Shop one-of-a-kind, finely crafted artwork directly from juried, award-winning artists from across the country.  Meet the artists and learn what inspires them. Discover how they transform raw materials into fine crafts.

In addition to the high-quality crafts, visitors enjoy hands-on activities in our Kids’ Tent, local food vendors, and demonstrations from professional artists.

Nashville,
TN
Marketplaces + Festivals
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
Details of 2024 Best of Tennessee Award winners: L-R Michael Anderson, Carlton Wilkinson, Stephen Forrester, Shannon Ferguson, Donna Risso. Images provided by the artists.

The Best of Tennessee Craft exhibition is a state-wide, juried, biennial exhibition presented by Tennessee Craft, the most visible and respected craft organization in the State. The exhibition celebrates contemporary and traditional crafts and showcases the high standard of excellence and design among Tennessee craft artists.

We are honored to be partnering with the Art Museum of the University of Memphis for this prestigious biennial event.

Memphis,
TN
Exhibitions + Shows Workshops + Courses
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
This is a logo for an exhibition titled T3%+!le$: The Language of Fiber Logo. Two layers of text are layered over one another in blues. "The language of fiber" font is filled with a colorful plaid fabric. T3%+!le$: The Language of Fiber Logo

T3%+!le$: The Languge of Fiber, explores language in all its expressive forms – written, spoken, and illustrative. SDA is highlighting artists whose work engages broadly with ideas of communication—from poetry and prose to computer code, indexing, and archiving—as it relates to the grammar of textiles and the vocabulary of fiber.

Auburn,
NY
Exhibitions + Shows
Fiber Mixed Media Paper
Amber Jensen weaves in her studio. Amber Jensen, photo by Caroline Yang

On July 18-19, 2026, the American Craft Council will launch National Craft Open Studios Weekend — a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of more than 1,500 craft artists across the country.

This two-day event will offer guests a rare glimpse into the processes, tools, and inspiration that shape how handmade works are made, and provide artists critical support in their sales season.

National
Artist Open Studio Celebrations + Gatherings
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Other Paper Wood
PBS Utah Logo

PBS Utah, licensed to The University of Utah, is the sole PBS station for the state, providing viewers with access to quality educational, arts, and entertainment programs 24 hours a day, on four broadcast channels and online. PBS Utah airs national PBS programming in addition to award-winning, locally produced documentaries and series.

Recognized as one of the leading public television stations in the country, PBS Utah is committed to serving the Utah community through diverse local productions, K-12 educational programs, and community engagement. PBS Utah works to provide the people of Utah and surrounding areas with relevant programming and services while upholding core values of independence, representation, integrity, education, and innovation.

Salt Lake City,
UT
PBS Station
Mixed Media Other Paper
Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman, Flower Garden, glass tesserae tiles, 1958. Photo by Dario Diovisalvi, courtesy of Billings Auction.

Material Curiosity by Design: Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman explores the legacy of mid-century designers Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman alongside new works by Porfirio Gutiérrez, Jolie Ngo, and Vince Skelly.

Celebrating bold design and California modernism, the exhibition highlights ceramics, textiles, mosaics, wood, and metal. As part of the show, Craft Contemporary’s Maker-in-Residence program transforms the second floor into an active studio with rotating residencies by Piece by Piece and Vince Skelly.

Los Angeles,
CA
Exhibitions + Shows Workshops + Courses
Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood

Mentors + Apprentices: Work from the 2026 Craft Apprentice Program.

The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, announce the opening of the 11th annual Craft Apprentice Program Capstone Exhibition at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, opening October 2, 2026 from 5-7pm.

The exhibition features new work made over seven months by mentors and apprentices in Maine and New Hampshire.

Edgecomb,
ME
Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows
Clay Fiber Glass Metal Mixed Media Paper Wood