Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026

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Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 is Craft in America’s year-long Semiquincentennial collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to showcase the importance of the handmade and celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America.

Four special episodes of Craft in America
250+ participating organizations nationwide
Core exhibition at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Exhibitions & community events in all 50 states
Educational programs for K–12 and lifelong learners
10 university artist residencies
Book exploring the craft continuum of American culture
Website with interactive map and events calendar

Learn more at handwork2026.org