Artist sign-up is open now through April 30 for the American Craft Council’s National Craft Open Studios Weekend, taking place nationwide July 18-19, 2026.
National Craft Open Studios Weekend is a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration that invites the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country. This two-day event will offer guests a rare glimpse into the processes, tools and inspiration that shape how handmade works are made, and provide artists critical support in their sales season.
National Craft Open Studios Weekend is presented by the American Craft Council and launches as part of Craft in America’s Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. Similar to what Record Store Day or Independent Bookstore Day do for their creative ecosystems, National Craft Open Studios Weekend will provide support for artists and makers, and strengthen the national craft community through shared storytelling.
National Craft Open Studios Weekend is open to all skill levels, mediums, studio size/type, and location. The weekend aims to increase awareness of craft as a living art form and highlight the importance of supporting artists.
How to apply:
To participate, artists must register in advance (registration is open through April 30). Once registered and approved, artists will appear on a comprehensive map that guests can use to find artists in their area. Artist registration starts at $15, and attendees can join the celebration and see the artist map with a suggested donation of $10 or more, helping ACC advance its mission to serve as the national hub for American craft.
For more information and to apply, visit craftcouncil.org/events/national-craft-open-studios-weekend/
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