Widely regarded as the country's most prestigious juried exhibition and sale of fine American craft, the 30th annual show takes place April 19 - April 22, 2012 in the historic National Building Museum in Washington, DC.

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.

Preview Night Benefit
Wed., April 18, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for Preview Night at the Smithsonian Craft Show to meet the artists, have first-choice shopping, enjoy a cocktail buffet, and listen to the Ensemble L'Enfant.

Craft Show Daily Admission
Thurs. - Sun., April 19 - 22, 2012
Save 13% and avoid long lines by ordering your Smithsonian Craft Show tickets online. Two-day passes are available this year.

The White House Collection of American Crafts
Thurs., April 19, 7:00 p.m.
Michael Monroe, former curator-in-charge of the Renwick Museum, talks about the White House Craft Collection championed by President and Mrs. Clinton that featured 75 works of contemporary craft created by renowned artists.

The Craftful Table
Sun., April 22, 1:00 p.m.
Please join us at the Smithsonian Craft Show for a tasting and panel discussion on "Food as Craft".