ACC Biennial Awards Celebration 2026
Presented as part of American Craft Connects
Event Details
Kick off American Craft Connects and celebrate the legacy and future of American craft at this awards reception honoring the 2026 American Craft Council Biennial Award recipients. Held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the iconic Weisman Art Museum, designed by Frank Gehry, this special evening offers after-hours access to the museum, an awards ceremony, the opportunity to meet the honorees, and a reception with light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Since 1970, the ACC Awards have recognized individuals and organizations whose work as artists, educators, mentors, curators, scholars, and advocates has shaped and strengthened the field of craft.
Date & Time:
Friday, September 4, 2026
Event at 6 p.m. | Reception to follow.
Location:
Weisman Art Museum
333 East River Road
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Award recipients:
Consuelo Jimenez Underwood, Sonya Clark, Clifton Monteith, Cristina Córdova, Donald Friedlich, DY Begay, Jean McLaughlin, Mildred Howard, Namita Gupta Wiggers, Silas Kopf, Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend, Vivian Beer, and Winnie Owens-Hart
Related events:
American Craft Connects: Conference
September 4–6, 2026
University of Minnesota McNamara Center
Examine how the artful work of the human hand builds connection, shapes culture, fosters community, and grows today’s economy across three days of engaging panels and conversations featuring industry luminaries and extraordinary makers.