43rd Annual Smithsonian Craft Show: Call for Entries

SHOW:

The 2025 Smithsonian Craft Show will feature America’s finest artisans and celebrate their vision of what mightbe. It is a juried exhibition and sale of contemporary craft and design held annually in Washington DC. Three expert jurors, newly selected each year, choose 120 artists from a large pool of applicants. 

Previous exhibitors must re-apply each year.  No one is grandfathered into the show.  There is no quota for any category of Craft Art.  Artists are selected based on the originality, artistic conception, beauty, and quality of their work. The show is produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee. Proceeds from the show fund grants that benefit the Smithsonian’s education, outreach, conservation, and research programs.

The Smithsonian Craft Show is produced by the Smithsonian Women’s Committee (SWC) as a fund-raising event for the Smithsonian Institution. Since its inception, SWC has awarded more than 14 MILLION dollars in grants to Smithsonian organizations throughout the world.

The Craft Show does not charge sales commissions. However, accepted artists are encouraged to donate an item for the Show’s Online Auction or other fund-raising initiatives, the proceeds of which benefit the Smithsonian.

APPLICATION DEADLINES AND FEES:

Electronic applications are due by September 3, 2024.

The fee for applying is $50.  NOTICE:  The application fee is non-refundable and due at the time you fill out the online application and accept its terms and conditions.

LATE APPLICATIONS will be accepted until September 17, 2024 (midnight PT).  The fee for late applications is $75.  The late application fee includes the basic application fee of $50 and a late penalty of $25.  The $75 fee must be included with all electronic applications submitted after September 3, 2024.  Late electronic applications will not be accepted after September 17, 2024. 

More information and application here.