The 2024 Smithsonian Craft Show is a premier event that celebrates the artistry and skill of artisans from all corners of the country.

Visionary Reception and Preview Night Benefit

WHEN: WEDNESDAY • 5PM – 9PM

WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001 

WHAT: Visionary Reception at 5PM to introduce the Visionary and Delphi Award winners. Preview Night Party at 6PM. Enjoy drinks, music and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Be first to shop the show. And know that all Visionary Reception and Preview Night donations help to support the Smithsonian. 

COST: $250 for Preview Night Party.  $500 for Visionary Reception and Preview Night Party.  

Show Days

WHEN: MAY 2 – 4 • 10:30AM – 5:30PM   MAY 5 • 11AM – 5PM 

WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001 

WHAT: Celebrate the work of America's best craft and design artists.  

COST: $20 per person.  $15 per person for groups of 10 or more and students.

 

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Panel Discussion

WHEN: THURSDAY • 1PM – 2PM 

WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001 

WHAT: TRIO IN GLASS, Moderated by Stephanie Stebich, Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, this talk will feature Smithsonian Visionary Award winners Dan Dailey, Judith Schaechter and Smithsonian Women's Committee Delphi Award winner Norwood Viviano. 

COST: FREE Included with Craft Show ticket; registration required

Lecture and Luncheon

WHEN: SATURDAY • 11:30AM – 1:30PM 

WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001 

WHAT: Saving Culture and Art in Crisis, Light lunch and presentation by Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar and Ambassador at large.  Dr. Kurin reveals the Smithsonian’s Cultural Rescue Initiative to save cultural heritage threatened by war and disaster around the world, stem looting and trafficking of art and antiquities, and train the next generation of “Monuments Men and Women.”

COST: $50, includes admission to the Show

Click here to learn more about the event and the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative