Discover craft opportunities for artists and makers across the country.

National Craft Open Studios Application

Submit your studio and show craft as a living art form.

Join us for a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration inviting the public into the creative spaces of more than 1,500 craft artists across the country!

National Craft Open Studio Weekend is a self-guided tour, hosted by ACC and led by participating artists nationwide. The program will also highlight other open studio initiatives from around the country.

Photo by Ilia Zolas

Important dates.

Participation application opens: Mar 9, 2026
Application deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Event dates: July 18–19, 2026

Fees.

$15 – Members (individual studio listing)
$35 – Non-members (individual studio listing)
$50 – Shared studio building listing (Note: the Shared studio building listing is for multi-artist buildings registering as one location under a shared name. Individual artists may be listed in the location description, but all location listings are limited to 1 photo.)

Submission details.

Application

All participants must apply using the online form. Applications will not be juried, but incomplete or unprofessional submissions may require resubmission or could result in disqualification.

Image application requirements.

3 required images must all be in a square format and under 64 MB. One image will be used for the map listing.

  • Portrait: An image of the artist at work in their studio, in front of their studio or with completed artwork
  • Artwork: 2 images of artwork

Participation

  • All participating studios will be added to an online map, receive a printable sign for on-site visibility, and a digital marketing packet including ways to share the event with friends, followers and community members.
  • Studio guests will register in advance to receive access to studio information. The user-friendly online map allows guests to explore studios virtually and navigate to nearby locations in person.

Engagement

  • Marketing will be significant and national with dedicated outreach to our 8,000 national press contacts, 10,000 members, 90,000 subscribers, and 100,000 social media followers.
  • ACC recommends that all artists offer a demonstration or educational opportunity for guests.
  • Participants will be asked to collect information about visitor numbers and sales during the event to help measure program impact.
  • If you sell work during the Open Studio program, you are responsible for complying with all applicable sales tax laws, including collecting and remitting sales tax as required in your state or locality.

Safety

The safety of you, your artwork, and studio guests is our top priority. All studio spaces should have clear paths, marked uneven surfaces, and secure artwork. Participants are solely responsible for the safety, security, and condition of their premises during the Open Studio program and must carry general liability or event insurance for the duration of the program.

Longevity

The map will be available to all participating studio artists and studio guests for up to one month after the event for continued exploration and connection.

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.

Open Studios Application

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Application questions.

Name*
https:// must precede your website address for this submission
Studio Address*
This is the location that will be listed on the event page.
Which of the following best describes you?*
Medium*
Please select up to 3 options that are represented at your studio.
Please provide a 2-3 sentence third-person description of your artwork and/or studio for promotional purposes.
Accessibility and Amenities*
Please select all options that apply to your space regarding accessibility and amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Participation application opens: Mar 9, 2026
    • Application deadline: Apr 30, 2026
    • Event dates: July 18-19, 2026

  • Unfortunately, at this time our technology does not allow for virtual participation.

  • Your submission information will be added to a map that guests can use to locate studios around the country. The map will feature one or more image(s), your address, description and a link to your website.

  • Your submission information will be available to registered guests.

  • Associated fees support the Open Studios Program and the American Craft Council.

  • Handwork is a nationwide initiative in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.

  • ACC will use one of your submitted photos for your map listing. Additional photos may be used for other marketing purposes including but not limited to website posting, emails and/or social media. Additional photos will not be accepted. The selected map image will be at ACC’s discretion.

  • Yes! You can work with the space to participate as an individual or we welcome the space to apply as a “Shared studio building listing”

Contact.

For questions or additional information, please contact us at [email protected]