Smithsonian Craft Show

ARTFUL DESIGN

2027 Smithsonian Craft Show

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WHEN

Wednesday, April 28
thru Sunday, May 2, 2027

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Where

National Building Museum
Washington, DC

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The Show

The Smithsonian Craft Show is the country's premier showcase for the finest in hand-crafted, American artisanal works. Each year, a new trio of experts reviews hundreds of applications and selects the year's featured exhibitors representing all facets of contemporary craft and design, including basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood.

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Honoring Outstanding Members of the Fine Craft Community - 2026 Awardees

Awardee(s) for 2027 are still to be announced. For 2026, the awardees were:

Wayne Higby, a prominent American ceramic artist and educator, has been selected as the Smithtonian Institution Visionary Artist for 2026. His artwork reflects his initial study as a painter, using ceramic vessels, tiles, or sculptural objects as sites to create powerful landscape images.

Cristina Córdova has been selected as the Smithsonian Women's Committee Delphi Award winner, given to a mid-career artist who demonstrates distinction, creativity and exceptional artistry. She is a contemporary ceramic artist and sculpting instructor from Puerto Rico, recognized for her contributions in the field of figurative ceramics.

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