Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.
Stay tuned for the May/June 2026 issue of Scholastic Art featuring 250 years of American art and craft. Image courtesy of Scholastic Art.

Celebrating 250 Years of American Art

presented by
Scholastic Art
Friday, May 1, 2026
Virtual Online Event
America's 250th Other Virtual
Independence for Whom? A Women's Caucus for Art exhibition at Workhouse Arts Center. Women's Caucus for Art

Independence for Whom: Amplifying Voices, Honoring Histories

presented by
Workhouse Arts Center
Jun 5, 2026 -
Aug 8, 2026
Lorton,
VA
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Exhibitions + Shows
Libby Cerullo - That Our Flag Was Still There. Photo courtesy of the artist

Art Quilters Celebrate Independence (SAQA Regional Exhibition)

presented by
Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc.
Jun 12, 2026 -
Aug 26, 2026
Philadelphia,
PA
America's 250th Exhibitions + Shows
Pictured: “Joseph Vaughan with artwork for a war propaganda poster,” National Archives and Records Association. 1946. AMOCA

Fractured Foundations: 250 Years of American History

presented by
American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)
Jun 27, 2026 -
Nov 29, 2026
Pomona,
CA
America's 250th Exhibitions + Shows
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