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  • Festivals + Fairs

    Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

    The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival at North House Folk School celebrates summer and local craft on Lake Superior's North Shore.

    Date:

    June 19–20, 2026

    Location:

    North House Folk School
    Grand Marais, Minnesota

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    A Form of Reverence

    The Jane Hartsook Gallery at Greenwich House Pottery is pleased to present A Form of Reverence, curated by Derek Weisberg.

    Date:

    May 7–June 20, 2026

    Location:

    Greenwich House Pottery
    New York, New York

  • Talks + Workshops

    Handwork, Soulwork: Black Craft in the US

    Handwork, Soulwork: Black Craft in the United States offers a social history of quilt making, pottery, basketmaking, and blacksmithing.

    Date:

    June 1–22, 2026

    Location:

    Online

  • Talks + Workshops

    Haystack Distinguished Speaker Series: Ernestine: A Mother Pin Constellation with Syd Carpenter

    Syd Carpenter, a Philadelphia-based sculptor widely known for her ceramic and sculpture work, will speak at Haystack.

    Date:

    June 25, 2026

    Location:

    Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
    Deer Isle, Maine

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Excellence In Fibers XI

    This exhibition examines the expansive field of contemporary fiber and textile practice through works that range from traditional techniques to complex expressive forms.

    Date:

    March 19–June 27, 2026

    Location:

    Craft Contemporary
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    In Residence: 18th Edition

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft (HCCC) is pleased to present In Residence: 18th Edition, an annual exhibition featuring works in fiber, clay, copper, and found objects by 2024–2025 resident artists Perata Bradley, Stephanie Bursese, Atisha Fordyce, Nela Garzón, Gbenga Komolafe, Gabo Martinez, Preetika Rajgariah, Macon Reed, Jamie Sterling Pitt, Adam Whitney, and Dongyi Wu.


    Date:

    July 12, 2025–June 27, 2026

    Location:

    Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
    Houston, Texas

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Sense of Place: A living exhibition of Hudson Valley design

    ‘Sense of Place’ is an immersive showcase of Hudson Valley design, presented by Available Items in collaboration with Amin Tadj Studio. Firmly rooted in the landscape of the Catskill Mountains, Ohayo Mountain House emerges as a living gallery where contemporary art and design engage in meaningful dialogue with domestic life. This special exhibition brings together […]

    Date:

    June 6–27, 2026

    Location:

    Available Items
    Glenford, New York

  • Talks + Workshops

    American Glass: Born of Necessity, Crafted with Soul

    Discover 250 years of glassmaking in America with this four-week virtual craft history course.

    Date:

    June 9–30, 2026

    Location:

    Online

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Best of 2026 Juried Members’ Exhibition

    The Ohio Craft Museum is pleased to present the Best of 2026, a juried exhibition showcasing contemporary fine craft by 69 artists.

    Date:

    May 3–July 3, 2026

    Location:

    Ohio Craft Museum
    Columbus, Ohio

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Noguchi’s New York

    Noguchi’s New York explores Isamu Noguchi’s lifelong relationship with New York City, while marking the 75th anniversary of his iconic Akari light sculptures.

    Date:

    February 4–July 5, 2026

    Location:

    Noguchi Museum
    Long Island City, New York

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads

    Rooted in fiber, folklore and family storytelling, Angelica Raquel: Mystic Threads explores the space where reality and imagination intersect.

    Date:

    January 29, 2026–July 5, 2026

    Location:

    McNay Art Museum
    San Antonio, Texas

  • Talks + Workshops

    “When Is It Time To Talk To An Attorney?” Webinar

    When Is It Time To Talk To An Attorney?Wednesday, July 8, 3-4:30pm EST, VIRTUAL Host/Presenter: Christia Ravenell, Director of Legal Services Description: Join Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (MdVLA) for a discussion on common legal issues that an artist might face when pursuing creative endeavors. The discussion will include an introduction to contracts, intellectual […]

    Date:

    July 8, 2026

    Location:

    Online

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Human / Nature

    Kentucky-based sculptor and artist Ron Isaacs explores the narrative of objects in this show at Philadelphia's Gravers Lane Gallery.

    Date:

    May 21–July 11, 2026

    Location:

    Gravers Lane Gallery
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Festivals + Fairs

    Art at St. Kate’s

    Art at St. Kate’s features quality work by 100 juried artists selling fine crafts: clay, fiber, glass, leather, jewelry, metal, wood, paper.

    Date:

    July 11, 2026

    Location:

    St. Catherine University
    Saint Paul, Minnesota

  • Celebrations + Gatherings

    Birthday Bash and Studio Centennial Celebration: Happy 139th Birthday, Wharton!

    Bring your party hats and join us on the hillside to celebrate Wharton Esherick’s 139th Birthday and the Centennial year of his 1926 Studio on Saturday, July 11th from 2:00-5:00PM. Festivities include a hands-on collage activity with WEM’s artist-in-residence Jennifer Johnson, live music by the Llama Dalis, an open house of the 1926 Studio with […]

    Date:

    July 11, 2026

    Location:

    Wharton Esherick Museum
    Malvern, Pennsylvania

  • Festivals + Fairs

    The ACGA Clay and Glass Festival

    Mark your calendar for the biggest juried clay and glass event in the west!The fabulous ACGA Clay & Glass Festival is coming back to the Palo Alto Art Center the weekend of July 11-12, 2026 with 130+ of California’s most celebrated artists.Come for the art, stay for the Throwdown and demos. Valet parking, food trucks, […]

    Date:

    July 11–12, 2026

    Location:

    The Palo Alto Art Center
    Palo Alto, California

  • Talks + Workshops

    Haystack Distinguished Speaker Series: Practice Makes Practice with Rosanne Somerson

    This artist talk centers the kinds of questions that we explore in our work and the drivers that develop our curiosity, explorations, and ultimately, the things that we make.

    Date:

    July 16, 2026

    Location:

    Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
    Deer Isle, Maine

  • Festivals + Fairs

    Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair

    The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is the largest of the three fairs that comprise the award-winning Ann Arbor Art Fair in Michigan.

    Date:

    July 16–18, 2026

    Location:

    The Guild of Artists & Artisans
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Talks + Workshops

    Open Craft Demonstrations

    Stop by North House Folk School's outdoor commons in the center of campus to see live traditional craft demonstrations.

    Date:

    July 18–19, 2026

    Location:

    North House Folk School
    Grand Marais, Minnesota

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest

    Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest Exhibition on view: May 22-July 22, 2026 Exhibition Reception: Saturday May 30, 2026 1-3 pm Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts www.mnglassart.org 2213 Snelling Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm, Closed Mondays Kilnforming in the Upper Midwest is a juried exhibition celebrating contemporary kilnformed glass by artists living […]

    Date:

    May 22–July 22, 2026

    Location:

    Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
    Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Talks + Workshops

    Pearl Knotting One-Day Workshop

    Participants are guided through the timeless technique of hand-knotting pearls, creating two necklaces in an intimate, hands-on environment.

    Date:

    July 22, 2026

    Location:

    Cranbrook Academy of Art
    Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

  • Talks + Workshops

    2 Rings in 2 Days

    This two-day workshop introduces participants to the art and meaning of the ring while building foundational jewelry-making skills.

    Date:

    July 23–24, 2026

    Location:

    Cranbrook Academy of Art
    Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    FIBERWORKS2026

    108|Contemporary is excited to present FIBERWORKS 2026, the juried member exhibition of Fiber Artists of Oklahoma. Juried by Astrid Bennett, this exhibition honors quality workmanship and original design while educating the public on the many facets of fiber art by presenting a wide range of media, techniques, and traditions. On view: June 5 – July […]

    Date:

    June 5–July 27, 2026

    Location:

    108|Contemporary
    Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Exhibitions + Shows

    Nancy Bowen: From A to Z and the Bodies In Between

    The first solo exhibition of New York–based artist Nancy Bowen with Nunu Fine Art features recent collages and sculptural works.

    Date:

    June 5–July 25, 2026

    Location:

    Nunu Fine Art
    New York, New York