2023 Smithsonian Craft Show

401 F Street Northwest,Washington DC 20001

04 May, 2023

Description

Preview Night Benefit Wednesday, May 3 FRIEND - First Look and Visionary Reception 5:00 - 6:00 PM One ticket to Preview Night and Cocktail Reception to meet the Visionary Award winners, Craft Show Friend listing (program and website) $500 ($180 fair market value) INDIVIDUAL - Preview Night Party 6:00 - 9:00 PM Meet the artists, shop the show, and enjoy cocktails and a buffet reception $250 ($120 fair market value) Higher Level Tickets and Donations call the Smithsonian Office at (202) 633-5006 Four-day show and sale Thursday, May 4 - Sunday, May 7. Thursday - Saturday 10:30 - 5:30 PM. Sunday 11:00 - 5:00 PM. Regular Admission $20. Group tickets (10 or more) $15 120 outstanding jury-selected artists from across the United States display their recent workSpecial exhibit of work by Smithsonian Visionary Award winners Chunghi Choo and Mary Lee hu, internationally renowned metal artists, along with Delphi Award winner Amber Cowan.Special exhibit of work by MFA students from the Institute of American Indian Arts from Santa Fe, NMPanel Discussion - The Beautifully Crafted Object: Extravagance or Necessity: Thursday, May 4 1:00 - 2:00 PM National Building Museum Auditorium A lively panel discussion on the impact of beautiful artworks in our everyday lives. Moderated by Jane Milosch, Professor, University of Glasgow, and formerly Chief Curator, Renwick Gallery, SAAM. Featuring 2023 Smithsonian Visionary Award artists Chunghi Choo and Mary Lee Hu along with 2023 Delphi Award artist Amber Cowan Admission is free for Smithsonian Craft Show ticket holders. Registration required. Please use this website to sign up. The Smithsonian reserves the right to modify its hours of operation, capacity, and visitor guidelines as circumstances require. The museum may deny entry or access to any person who fails to follow these guidelines or whose conduct puts Smithsonian staff, visitors, or property at risk. For more information see: www.SmithsonianCraftShow.org