all spring craft weekend events are free for our patrons!
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Step right up, visionaries and dreamers! Prepare to be dazzled as we peer into the looking glass of time and unravel The Future of Craft – 10 Years Ahead. In this thrilling forum, our panel of ‘futurists’—a daring gallerist, Leslie Ferrin, a boundary-pushing artist educator, Shane Prada, and a curator with an eye on the horizon, Marilyn Zapf—will conjure their most compelling insights into the transformation of craft.
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Come one! Come all! for an unforgettable evening at our Carnival of Wonders! The air will be buzzing with excitement as you immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere with death-defying feats from aerial acrobats, our radiant ringmaster, and other performers. After enjoying drinks and a magnificent meal, raise your paddles hight for our Auction of Adventures to win one-in-a-lifetime travel and craft experiences!
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Are you traveling to join us in DC? Reach out to us at [email protected] to receive information on discounted accommodation options with our travel partners.
Click here for full details on our exclusive Auction of Adventure at the Spring Craft Weekend Gala. This year's auction offers one-of-a-kind objects and experiences for the creative, the adventurous, and the discerning. From beautiful objects and unique experiences in Washington DC, to special access and adventure-filled weekends further afield, the Carnival of Wonders Auction has something for everyone. |
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THE CENTER FOR CRAFT, ONE-OF-A-KIND This year, our One-of-a-Kind award will be presented to the Center for Craft for their extraordinary efforts to support the craft community in Western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, as well as their ongoing commitment to advancing the field of craft. |
MICHAEL LUCERO, CERAMIC
For 45 years, Michael Lucero has been creating dynamic, surrealist works that comment on the broad history of ceramics while pushing that medium beyond its perceived limitations. |
XENOBIA BAILEY, FIBER
Xenobia Bailey is a cultural activist and visionary artist renowned for her kaleidoscopic crochet mandalas and hats, which draw inspiration from ancient African aesthetics and the ethos of funk. |
NORM SARTORIUS, WOOD
Renowned for his exquisite hand-carved spoons, Norm has spent over 30 years transforming the humble wooden spoon into an art form. He creates sculptural pieces blending natural forms, abstract designs, and rich textures |
LOLA BROOKS, METAL/JEWELRY
Lola Brooks is a metalsmith whose work explores the rich symbolism of jewelry as a cultural artifact. She challenges notions of value by juxtaposing stainless steel with gold, transforming sentimental motifs into profound artistic statements. |
thank you to our patrons!
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Ronald and Anne Abramson
Peter & Nedra Agnew Anne Mehringer and Terry Beaty Janice and Harvey Berger Barbara Berlin Judith Chernoff and Jeff Bernstein Fleur Bresler Sharon and Bob Buchanan Bragi Valgeirsson and Ana Maria Castro Lynn Chadwick Diane Charnov Rebecca Ravenal & Stephen Costello Elizabeth Doyle Brenda Erickson Oscar and Toby Fitzgerald Jere Gibber and J.G. Harrington Diane and Marc Grainer Carol Green Sandra Hoexter Betsy Holland |
Reba Immergut
Lois Jecklin Jerome Kaplan and Regina Porten Robert and Arlene Kogod Mickey Kurzbard Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) Jackie Urow and Tom Lynn Michele Manatt Sandy and Norman Mitchell Stephanie Moore Jerry and Gwen Paulson Chris Rifkin Susan and Fred Sanders Irene Sinclair Mikki Van Wyk Ginat Mirowski Wintermeyer Richard Witt Barbara Wolanin Tina Heller and Pati Young |