Smithsonian Craft Show at National Building Museum in Washington, DC. April 22-26, 2020
THE SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW ON APRIL 22-26, 2020 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) OUTBREAK.
NEW SHOW DATES—OCTOBER 21- 25, 2020
WE’LL GIVE AN UPDATE ON LYNNE’S PARTICIPATION SOON.
Celebrating the Creative Spirit of America
The Smithsonian Craft Show is a four day show and sale of the finest in American Crafts and Design, held at the beautiful National Building Museum in Washington DC (map). 120 artists have been carefully selected by a distinguished panel of jurors who look for unrivaled quality and creativity.
Artists at the show work in all facets of contemporary craft and design – basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper, wearables, and wood. Serious collectors and casual visitors will find one-of-a kind works of art in all price ranges. All proceeds support the Smithsonian Institution.
The Preview Night Party is on April 22nd 5:00pm – 9:30pm. The show opens to the general public 10:30am to 8:00pm on Thursday, April 23rd, with a special event scheduled from 5pm to 8pm. On both Friday and Saturday, April 24th and 25th, show hours are 10:30am to 5:30pm. On Sunday, April 26th, the show runs 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Ceramic artist Lynne Meade creates her lacy works by cutting small shapes when the porcelain is wet and then enlarging each opening when the piece is dry and strong enough to hold its shape. Lovely !
—Smithsonian Women's Committee, producer Smithsonian Craft Shows
Lynne Meade Pierced Lace Orb Vessel
Lynne Meade has been creating objects in clay for 30 years. Starting out in the fine craft world her work has evolved into functional art and décor pieces for the home and for public spaces.