Participating Organizations

Handwork 2026 is proud to showcase a growing lineup of organizations hosting exhibitions and events.

Stay tuned for more coming soon!

James Renwick Alliance for Craft

Washington,
DC
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Mason-Schafenstein Museum of Art, Piedmont University

Demorest,
GA
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Ilan-Lael Foundation

Julian,
CA
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Handmade Arcade

Pittsburgh,
PA
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American Craft Council

Minneapolis,
MN
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Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking

The main gallery of the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking, featuring the permanent exhibit on the history of papermaking. Photo courtesy of Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking
Atlanta,
GA
Museum University or College

Textile Arts LA

Textile Arts LA Community. Carrie Burckle
Los Angeles,
CA
Arts/Cultural Organization

Mingei International Museum

Tuck and Roll: The Art of Armadillos, On View: May 24, 2025 - Jan 11, 2026, curated by Guusje Sanders. This installation brings fun to our Entry Level cases by showcasing armadillo figures from Mingei’s permanent collection! Featuring works made by artisans across the Americas, this playful installation emphasizes how these extraordinary creatures have delighted people’s imagination. It is free to the public in the "community level" of the museum. Six armadillos in a variety of colors and materials from Mexico, Brazil, the United States of America, and El Salvador. 1999-11-004, 1993-55-132, 1993-55-172A, 1993-55-146, 1993-55-143, 1993-55-066.
San Diego,
CA
Museum

Adam’s Forge

Close up of a yellow-hot piece of steel on an anvil being hit by a hammer. Hoot scale is flying off. The smith is in a leather apron and a leather glove on their stock hand. Martha Benedict
Simi Valley,
CA
Arts/Cultural Organization Craft School

Starworks

Therman Statom's Glass House Sculpture stands out front of the School House Gallery at Starworks. Claire Sellers
Star,
NC
Arts/Cultural Organization Gallery

North Country Studio Workshops

In the handbuilding studio at the NCSW 2025 Workshops. Photo by Jennifer Fels
North Hampton,
NH
Craft School

National Museum of Women in the Arts

National Museum of Women in the Arts, exterior, 13th Street side, 2023; Photo by John Mannarino
Washington,
DC
Museum

National Academy of Needlearts

The Wildflower Garden by Kim Berry-Rogers; The Exemplary 2025 Best of Show. Photo by Jennifer Riefenberg
National
Arts/Cultural Organization

Handmade Arcade

Aerial shot of maker booths and shoppers at Handmade Arcade's 2022 Holiday Market. Photo Credit: Kitoko Chargois, courtesy of Handmade Arcade
Pittsburgh,
PA
Arts/Cultural Organization

Weavers Guild of Greater Baltimore

Montage of weaving from prior WGGB exhibit. Anne Elixhauser
Ellicott City,
MD
Arts/Cultural Organization

Cowboy Trades Association

Logo. CTA
Powell,
WY
Arts/Cultural Organization Craft School

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

"Princes of Surf", 2025 exhibition at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. courtesy of Santa Cruz MAH
Santa Cruz,
CA
Arts/Cultural Organization Museum

Nevada Museum of Art

Nevada Museum of Art Exteriors. Bill Timmerman
Reno,
NV
Arts/Cultural Organization Museum

California Fibers

California Fibers logo
CA
Arts/Cultural Organization

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art, East Entrance. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia,
PA
Museum