28th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show

Telling America’s Story through the Art of Craft

April 22-25, 2010

Exemplifying innovation, creativity and technical merit, each of the 120 exhibitors reflects the story of contemporary American craft in one of 12 categories: basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art and wood.

Wednesday, April 21: Preview Benefit Night 6:30–9:30 pm: Cocktail Buffet, Music by the Smithsonian Jazz Trio, First Choice Shopping.
Thursday, April 22 and Friday, April 23: 10 am-8 pm
Saturday April 24: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday April 25: 11 am-5 pm

Daily Admission (includes program): $15, $12 for seniors 65 and over, children 12 and under free (no strollers).
Group Rate (10 or more): $10 by advance purchase.

Thursday, April 22, 5:30-8 pm: Connect and Collect: A Reception for Young Professionals. A special evening to see friends, learn about Fine Craft, tour the Craft Show, and meet the artists. $20 per person, includes re-admittance to the show Friday-Sunday.

Afternoon lectures “Telling America’s Story through the Art of Craft” $40. Includes admission to the Smithsonian Craft Show and Light Refreshments.

Friday, April 23, 1-2:45 pm: “Making Conversations: Exhibitors on Inspiration, Process and Lessons Learned.” Dr. Diana N'Diaye, Curator, Smithsonian Folklife Festival talks with Smithsonian Craft Show exhibitors.
Saturday, April 24, 1-5 pm: “Contemporary Craft Considered.” Three lectures by faculty and friends of the Smithsonian Associates and the Corcoran College of Art and Design Masters Program in the History of Decorative Arts.

Thursday-Sunday: In collaboration with the Corcoran College of Art + Design (CCA+D), a series of demonstrations and talks focused on jewelry and light metal work will be given by Craft Show exhibitors and CCA+D artists. CCA+D will also present a juried exhibit of mixed media works by its students. Free.

Location: The National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW. Washington, DC 20001, Metro - Red Line - Judiciary Square Station.

More information can be found at www.SmithsonianCraftShow.org or by phone at 888-832-9554 or 202-633-5006.

Produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee, which through its grant process supports education, outreach and research at the Smithsonian Institution.