Visionary Artist Reception and Presentation to Nick Cave
WHEN: Wednesday, 4:45 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.
WHAT: The Smithsonian Visionary Award will be presented to multi-media artist Nick Cave, following a sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres reception.
Opening Night Benefit Party
WHEN: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHAT: Enjoy drinks, live music, and cocktail buffet as you chat with this year’s exhibiting artists and special guest Nick Cave. Opening night events are the single biggest contributor to the Smithsonian Women’s Committee’s ability to award grants to the Smithsonian.
WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
COST: Opening Night Benefit Party: $300. A Patron level ticket includes the Visionary reception and award presentation to Nick Cave: $550.
Valet parking on opening night is available for $25 per car.
Craft Show Days
WHEN: April 24 - 26: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, April 27: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
WHAT: The Smithsonian Craft Show is the country's premier showcase for the finest in hand-crafted, American artisanal works. This year's theme celebrates our artists' vision of what might be as they give raw materials new life. A highlight fo the 2025 Craft Show will be the presentation of the Smithsonian Visionary Award to multi-media artist Nick Cave.
COST: $25. per person. $20. per person for groups of 10 or more and students.
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Special Event: A Visionary Comversation with Award Winner Nick Cave
On Memory and Making
WHEN: Thursday, April 24, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
WHAT: Enjoy a lively conversation featuring artist and fiber sculptor Nick Cave, the 2025 Smithsonian Visionary Award recipient, with Sarah Newman, the James Dicke Curator of Contemporary Art and Deputy Head Curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). The discussion will explore Cave's inspirations and process while previewing his exhibition of new work at SAAM this November, entitled Nick Cave: Mammoth.
COST: $50. per person. Craft Show general admission not included.