2026 Smithsonian Craft 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 is selected by the Show chairs to review hundreds of applications and select 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. 

This year, the Smithsonian Institution Women's Committee will present Craft2Wear in a new location, the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall. 

Last year's theme celebrated our artists' vision or what might be as they give raw materials new life. A highlight of the 2025 Craft Show was the presentation of the Smithsonian Visionary Award to multi-media artist Nick Cave.