Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.
Hot Forging. Martha Benedict

Independence Day Celebration!

presented by
Adam’s Forge
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Simi Vlley,
CA
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings Marketplaces + Festivals
James Luna, in collaboration with FWM. “High Tech War Shirt,” 1997–1998. Photo credit: FWM Visual Archives.

Some American Dreams

presented by
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Apr 15, 2026 -
Jun 14, 2026
Philadelphia,
PA
America's 250th Exhibitions + Shows
Judith Schaechter, "Fine Example," 2000. courtesy Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Craft History Course: American Glass

presented by
James Renwick Alliance for Craft
Jun 1, 2026 -
Jul 29, 2026
Washington,
DC
Virtual Online Event
America's 250th Other Virtual
Flag made by the Mill to Mill Textile Fellowship. Pieced patchwork square in quilting cotton on muslin. image courtesy of the Red Mill Museum Village

Peace Flag Project – Jun 14

presented by
Hunterdon Art Museum, Red Mill Museum Village
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Clinton,
NJ
Virtual Online Event
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