Handwork 2026 is a year-long collaboration among organizations, educators, and makers to celebrate the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight. The League is proud to count itself amongst more than 250 organizations and institutions across the country that have signed on to be a part of this amazing program coordinated by Craft in America.
We invite our community to investigate the work of Handwork participants across the United States during the country’s semiquincentennial year. The League will be sharing our work on this platform and we look forward to exciting opportunities to forge new partnerships as we celebrate the role of craft in the history of our nation. You can read the full press release HERE.
League Exhibitions featured through Handwork
Setting the Standard
January 15-March 13, 2026
Setting the Standard is a recurring exhibition featuring work from the League’s jurors. Masters in their respective media categories, these craftsmen represent the high standards of the organization in the work they produce.
Materials to Masterpiece
April 2–May 29, 2026
This exhibition invites visitors to explore the journey of traditional and contemporary craft, from humble raw materials to refined works of art. Unfinished pieces will be featured alongside finished work to illuminate the process, skill, artistry, and vision behind each creation.
Legacy of the League
June 11- August 28, 2026
As the country celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the League is about to launch preparations for its 100th anniversary in 2032. Join us for a first glimpse into the timeline of the League of NH Craftsmen with “Legacy of the League: A Timeline of Craft.”
93rd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair
August 1-9, 2026
The Annual Craftsmen’s Fair began in 1933 and runs for nine days each year, featuring the juried work of hundreds of members with sales booths, interactive demonstrations, and curated exhibitions attracting over 20,000 visitors annually.
Continuing the Tradition
September 10-October 22, 2026
Celebrating the craftsmen who have become juried members of the League—or have added a new media to their existing membership—within the past three years (Spring 2023—Spring 2026).
Craft in Action
Three years in the making, Craft in America has launched the first ever Craft Video Dictionary (CVD). The CVD is a free online resource that gives the public a direct, close-up view of craft processes and techniques. Instead of words and images, CVD definitions are conveyed via video.
