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.
Visionaries
This year’s theme celebrates our artists’ vision of what might be as they give raw materials new life. A highlight will be the presentation of the Smithsonian Visionary Award to multi-media artist Nick Cave, well-known for his Sound Suits. These creations are a combination of meticulous craft and free-spirited design. They come alive when worn and even more so when animated with dance.
Craft Show
Thursday, April 24 – Saturday, April 26, 10:00 – 5:00
Sunday, April 27, 10:00 – 4:00
The National Building Museum
401 F St., NW, Washington, DC
General Admission to the show is $25
Special Events
Visionary Award Reception, Wednesday, April 23, 4:45 – 6:00
– Presentation of award to Nick Cave ,sparking wine reception
Opening Night Fundraising Party, Wednesday, April 23, 6:00 – 9:00
— First view of 2025 show, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live music
Nick Cave Panel Discussion, Thursday, April 24, 1:00 – 2:00