THE SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW celebrates the American Spirit this year from May 4 – 7, 2023, with its Preview Night Opening on May 3. Spend the first weekend of May at the classic National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., taking in the best of American craft. Open from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM each day, May 4 - 6, and closing hours of 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on May 7, you’re sure to be in for a wonderful time.

This year’s theme is Celebrating the American Spirit, with a guest group of Native American artists present among the 120 artisans. Find work in all media, from metal and wood to jewelry, wearable art, leather, ceramics, basketry, mixed media, and paper.

2023 also marks the Visionary Artist Awards given this year in Metal, to Mary Lee Hu and Chunghi Choo, and the Delphi Award to Amber Cowan. Ornament celebrates these three artists for their contribution to modern American craft.

For more information, please visit www.smithsoniancraftshow.org.