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SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW 2026: American Artistry

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22 - SUNDAY APRIL 26, 2026
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM
401 F STREET NW, WASHINGTON DC 20001
​DISCOUNTED TICKETS FOR JRACRAFT MEMBERS
The Smithsonian Craft Show is a juried exhibition and sale featuring the finest in contemporary craft and design, held annually in Washington DC. The theme for the 2026 show, American Artistry, honors the amazing talent among generations of craft artists throughout our country’s rich and diverse history, and continuing today.

​Learn more about the 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show at smithsoniancraftshow.org.
JRACRAFT MEMBER DISCOUNT
The Smithsonian Craft Show offers a $5 discount to members of JRACraft. JRACraft members may purchase discounted tickets by using a discount code at the following link:  https://smithsonianinstitution.ticketspice.com/2026-smithsonian-craft-show?t=JRA . To receive the discount code, please email [email protected]. 
GETTING THERE
On-street parking can be a challenge downtown on workdays, but there are garages nearby, and there is plenty of public transportation available.
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Metro: The Museum is located across the street from the Judiciary Square (Red Line) station F Street entrance. Alternatively, you can take the Yellow/Green/Red lines to the Gallery Place-Chinatown station and walk two blocks east to the Museum.


Metrobus: Three Metrobus routes have stops near the Museum: D6, 80, and X2.
See the show times and events here
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Smithsonian Craft Show, hosted at the National Building Museum
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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Awards >
      • Spring Craft Weekend Honorees
      • Chrysalis Award >
        • Chrysalis Application
      • One-Of-A-Kind
    • Renwick Gallery Support
    • Chihuly Fund
    • Get Involved >
      • Employment
      • Board Service
      • Join a Committee
      • Volunteer
  • Upcoming
    • JRACraft Events
    • 2026 Spring Craft Weekend >
      • 2026 Patrons
      • 2026 Auction
      • 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show
    • Summer Classes
    • Distinguished Artist Series
    • JRACraft Day
    • Travel
    • Community Craft Calendar
  • Membership
    • Join Today!
    • Artist Members
    • Affiliates
    • ACC Member Partnership
  • News
    • JRACraft News
    • Craft Quarterly
    • Sign up for our eNewsletters
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