The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is the official interpretive center for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, designated by the US Congress in 1986.

The Museum’s multisensory and wheelchair-accessible exhibitions explore thousands of years of cultural and natural history with the mission to inspire stewardship of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County, and to encourage active life-long learning about our shared environment and the preservation, collection and interpretation of the cultural and natural history of the region.

Collections include hundreds of historic objects, Native American baskets, photographs, local genealogical files and much more available for research. The Raptor Program enables visitors to experience first hand the magnificent creatures flying through the Gorge today.

The Museum’s educational programs serve thousands of local school students and visitors through hands-on ecology and outdoor experiences that share the history and science of this unique region.

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Every 2nd Friday of the month, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is open late, offering free activities, live music, art workshops, and open artist studios.

This month, we’re celebrating Handwork 2026, and featuring the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight.

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Bainbridge Arts & Crafts fosters creativity and connection through the transformative power of art by supporting diverse local and regional artists, providing arts education, and cultivating a community where art and artists thrive.

Established in 1948, BAC is the region’s oldest nonprofit gallery and arts organization and is dedicated to supporting local and regional artists; providing arts education, outreach, and scholarships; and sparking a love of art in our community.

We partner with Pacific Northwest artists and organizations to foster a vibrant arts culture on Bainbridge Island through exhibitions, arts education and programs, artist representation, and creative collaborations that foster a culture of diverse artistic expression.

BAC is a place where creative ideas are exchanged and artists are discovered, celebrated, and amplified.

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Join us for a week of Open Studio Residencies to celebrate Handwork 2026.

Get your craft on with a passionate cohort of fellow artists, makers, and craft enthusiasts and the support of Snow Farm housing and meals. Residencies include ample personal space in a shared studio with about half as many people per studio than our typical workshops.

All 8 of our studios are available: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Fibers, Flameworking, Flat Glass & Mosaics, Metals & Jewelry, or Woodworking.

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The Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons supports and elevates women thinkers and makers through educational initiatives, community programs, exhibitions and events for the enjoyment and enrichment of the human spirit with accessibility for all.

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Snow Farm: The New England Craft Program is a nonprofit residential craft school located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains at the edge of the Pioneer Valley.

We offer 2-5 day adult craft workshops across eight studios (2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Fibers, Flameworking, Flat Glass & Mosaics, Metalsmithing & Jewelry, and Woodworking) from May to October, a teen program in July, and various studio residency programs throughout the year.

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In Conversation: Saturday, April 11th at 2pm
Sarah Amos

Reception: 3-5:30pm

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What if “America” is not one project, but many? 

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, FWM presents Some American Dreams, exploring the complexity of American-ness through lenses of history, memory, and mythology.

Made by past Artists-in-Residence in collaboration with the FWM Studio, the projects reimagine symbols of nationhood and belonging, critique ongoing legacies of inequity, and offer expanded visions of kinship and community. 

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Claire Oliver Gallery is located in Central Harlem in a four-story brownstone. For 34 years, Claire Oliver Gallery has showcased and celebrated important artwork, with a focus on work by underrepresented communities, which transcends and challenges the traditional art historical canon. Our forward-thinking program and exclusive commitment to the primary market allows for an intensive focus that has nurtured and grown the careers of our artists.

Many of the gallery’s artists have been included in The Venice Biennale, The Whitney Biennial, and biennales in Sydney, Pittsburgh, and Lyon. Our Gallery’s artists have exhibited works in major international museums including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, Center Georges Pompidou, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Los Angeles County Museum of Art amongst many others.

Claire Oliver Gallery artists are included in the permanent collections of many important museums worldwide including MoMA, The Smithsonian American Art Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Tate Britain, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The State Hermitage Museum, and many many others. Gallery artists have received prestigious fellowships including Fulbright, Guggenheim, USArtist, and National Endowment for the Arts.

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The Gallery Space is an independent gallery housed in two retail spaces, Nest and Francis Jewelers.

It was designed to place high quality artwork in a public and accessible space open to everyday folks as well as art enthusiast.

Most exhibitions feature the work of a single artist allowing them to show the depth and breadth of their work.  The artists and works are curated by Priscilla Roggenkamp, a working visual artist and former art professor.

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Open and free to the public since 1974

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the nation’s largest collection of working artists’ open studios under one roof.

An Alexandria landmark for over 50 years, it’s the highlight of the Potomac Riverfront.

Find artists actively creating work in a wide variety of media–including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, stained glass, fiber, printmaking, and sculpture–in over 70 artists’ studios and 10 art galleries. Observe the creative process and ask questions.

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The Alabama Craft Guild exists to inspire connection, cooperation, and the exchange of knowledge among Alabama artisans and all who value hand-made craft, working together to preserve and promote fine and traditional craft in Alabama.

We seeks to foster a broad appreciation for both historic and contemporary craft practices while supporting their continued preservation. Through our efforts, ACG encourages artisans to explore creative, personally expressive design using both traditional and modern craft media.

We emphasize the importance of recognizing craft not only for its functional use but also for its aesthetic significance. By promoting high standards of design and craftsmanship, ACG supports ongoing growth, skill development, and artistic excellence within the craft community.

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Brookfield Craft Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, founded in 1952 and incorporated in 1954 “to teach and preserve the skills of fine craftsmanship, and to enable creativity and personal growth through research and craft education.”

Our mission is to expand our reach and enhance our support for the artistic community, providing opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to explore creative expression. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where creativity can thrive at every stage of one’s journey.

We offer classes in blacksmithing, metalworking, jewelry, fiber arts, glass, ceramics, woodturning, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography and expanded digital media. In addition to our educational programming, our gallery and retail shop showcases the works of regional artists.

Beyond advocating for the arts and community building, we play an active role in local historical preservation, economic development, and an enhanced way of life for all those engaged in our diverse offerings of programs, classes, and events.

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An exhibit about the threads, literal and metaphorical, that bind Hartford’s past and present, inviting residents to celebrate the city and our connections to one another.

Woven Hartford brings together two vibrant expressions of Hartford’s cultural life: the bold, colorful 20th century posters preserved in Hartford Public Library’s Hartford History Center and the contemporary hand-woven works created by the Hartford Artisans Weaving Center.

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