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Juried Exhibitions & Competitions  /  Verified 2 September 2026

Smithsonian Craft Show — Call for Applications.

Washington, DC · Smithsonian Institution
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The Smithsonian Institution's annual craft show in Washington, DC selects 120 artists for exhibition and sale. Application fee is $50, with deadline September 16, 2026. Applicants must be U.S. residents with work made in the United States.

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Deadline. September 16, 2026

“Applications due by midnight PDT September 2, 2026 (via Juried Art Services)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. $50 to apply

“$50”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

What you get. Inclusion in prestigious annual exhibition and sale; juried by three rotating expert jurors; 120 artists selected

Who can apply. U.S. residents only. All work must be created and made in the United States.

How they choose. Juried

“Three expert jurors, newly selected each year, choose 120 artists from a large pool of applicants.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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