National Craft Open Studios Weekend
See craft as a living art form.
Join us for a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country!
On July 18–19, 2026, the American Craft Council will launch National Craft Open Studios Weekend—a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country. This two-day event will offer guests a rare glimpse into the processes, tools, and inspiration that shape how handmade works are made, and provide artists critical support in their sales season. Open to all skill levels and mediums, the weekend aims to increase awareness of craft as a living art form and highlight the importance of supporting artists.
National Craft Open Studios Weekend is presented by the American Craft Council and launches as part of Craft in America’s Handwork 2026 initiative. Individual artists, as well as community studios, artist collectives, shared studio buildings, and other groups are encouraged to apply.
Artist sign-up is now open! Submit your studio to participate.
What to expect:
Registration for guests opens May 18! Artists can sign up through June 30 to participate, with artists appearing on the map on a rolling basis.
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Open to all mediums and studios.
Individual artists, as well as community studios, artist collectives, shared studio buildings, and other groups are encouraged to apply.
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National promotion.
Participants will benefit from a nationwide marketing campaign reaching 100,000+ craft appreciators.
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Comprehensive map.
Once registered and approved, artists will appear on a comprehensive map that guests can use to find artists. Guests can find new favorite artists in their own backyard and travel destinations.
Get access to the National Map
Register now to see what studios will be open near you.
Participating artists will appear on this comprehensive map that guests can use to find artists. Find your new favorite artists in your own backyard and travel destinations with more artists added every week until June 30!
States currently represented: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, VA, WA, WI, WV
Are you a representative of an open studios event around the country?
We want to hear from you! Submit your event to Craft Happenings, or the Opportunities Board, and we will include as many events as we can in a special article planned for later this year.
