Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.
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
Come join us for an exciting week of stitching, spinning, dyeing, and beading. With more to come! Emily Wroten

Spin Weave Week Celebration in collaboration with HGA

presented by
Arlington Weaves Etc
Oct 5, 2026 -
Oct 9, 2026
Arlington,
VA
America's 250th Artist Open Studio
Gertrude Knappenberger, Centennial Quilt, 1876, Cotton with cotton embroidery, 82 1/2 in. x 74 1/2 in. American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Rhea Goodman, 1979.9.1. American Folk Art Museum.

America 250: Common Threads

presented by
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Mar 14, 2026 -
Jul 27, 2026
Bentonville,
AR
America's 250th Exhibitions + Shows
Handwork book cover. Courtesy of Phaidon & Monacelli and Craft in America

Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America -Book Signing and Celebration

presented by
Craft in America Center
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Los Angeles,
CA
America's 250th Celebrations + Gatherings
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