8–11 Apr 2027 · Washington, US

Smithsonian Craft Show

The Smithsonian Craft Show is an annual juried exhibition and sale held in Washington, DC, showcasing contemporary craft and design. It features juried exhibitors across categories such as basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Three expert jurors are newly selected each year to choose the artists. The event serves as a fundraising benefit for the Smithsonian Institution.

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Dates
8–11 Apr 2027
Venue
National Building Museum
Location
Washington, US
Frequency
Biennial
Audience
Consumer
Duration
4 days
Scale
Regional
Exhibitors
120Estimate
Arts, Crafts & HobbiesRetail & Consumer GoodsHome, Furniture & InteriorsPackaging & Printing
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About Smithsonian Craft Show

Smithsonian Craft Show is a regional trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Retail & Consumer Goods industries, held in Washington, United States. The 2027 edition runs 8–11 Apr 2027 at National Building Museum. It brings together an estimated 120 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 28 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

National Building Museum

20001 Washington, District of Columbia, US

Who exhibits at Smithsonian Craft Show

We've captured 28 exhibitors for Smithsonian Craft Show (roster as of 2027). They span 2 countries, 11% of them based outside the United States.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • United States89%·8
  • Israel11%·1

Based on 9 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Textile Fashion75%·6
  • Machinery Manufacturing50%·4

Based on 8 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

96%Class Aof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Exceptionally exclusive — almost every exhibitor appears at no other event we track. A genuinely one-of-a-kind gathering.

Cross-referenced against 28 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

11%Class Gof exhibitors are based abroad

Local — an almost entirely domestic event.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Smithsonian Craft Show 2027 exhibitor list

So far, 20+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for Smithsonian Craft Show. They span industries including textile-fashion and machinery-manufacturing,textile-fashion. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • Binata Millinery
  • CHIGYO
  • Ellertson
  • Erickson Woodworking
  • farrellsilver
  • Goebel Furniture
  • Jim Cohen Judaica
  • K. Allison Ceramics
  • Kate Rothra Fleming
  • Kim Breit Art
  • L&S Cylinder / Chickenscratch Jewelry
  • Loring Boglioli
  • Michael Earley Art
  • Mysite
  • OTTO FINN
  • Pat Flynn
  • Petra Class Studio
  • RED Metal
  • Sandra D Byers
  • ShulliDesign

+ 3 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Smithsonian Craft Show 2027?
Smithsonian Craft Show 2027 runs 8–11 Apr 2027 at National Building Museum.
Where is Smithsonian Craft Show held?
Smithsonian Craft Show is held at National Building Museum in Washington, United States.
How many exhibitors does Smithsonian Craft Show have?
Smithsonian Craft Show counts an estimated 120 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 28 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at Smithsonian Craft Show?
Indexed exhibitors include BETSY GIBERSON, Teresa Chang Ceramics, Andrew Jowdy Collins and ASHLEYBUCHANANJEWELRY. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Retail & Consumer Goods and Home, Furniture & Interiors sectors.
Is Smithsonian Craft Show worth attending?
Smithsonian Craft Show is a regional trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Retail & Consumer Goods industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 120 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the Smithsonian Craft Show exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 28 companies exhibiting at Smithsonian Craft Show so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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