These are events that Artisans Studio Tour members participate in and that share our high standards of quality.  We encourage you to support these partner events.

Craft in America is pleased to present Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a nationwide Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade both throughout our history and in contemporary life.

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 through the following programs.

The 33rd annual 43rd Street Festival of the Arts, September 12, 2026, is a juried show of fine crafts and art featuring local and regional artisans. This RVA neighborhood festival, which is a fundraiser for Caritas, showcases a unique selection of contemporary art and food. Free and open to the public.




The Virginia Clay Festival is held annually in the town of Stanardsville in beautiful Greene County, Virginia. This festival is an art show celebrating the creative possibilities of clay and is a gathering of Virginia finest potters, sculptors and ceramic jewelers selling their work. Demonstrations by the artists, live acoustic music, and artisan food trucks enhance this event. Virginia Clay Festival: September 19 & 20, 2026. For more information visit www.virginiaclayfestival.com.


With over 120 Fine Artists and Contemporary Craft Artisans exhibiting from around the country, the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festivals are Central Virginia's premier juried Arts and Crafts event. The Festivals take place twice annually - in May and October - and feature local food, Virginia wine and beer, live music from local performers, children's activities, and more at beautiful Claudius Crozet Park in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For more information visit www.crozetfestival.com,  www.facebook.com/CrozetArtsandCraftsFestival, www.instagram.com/crozetartsandcrafts.

The 16 Hands Studio Tour occurs November 20–22, 2026 in the Floyd, VA area. Visit their web site www.16hands.com for more information and maps.

 

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond's 59th Annual CRAFT + DESIGN show takes place November 20–22, 2026 at Main Street Station. This showcase of the finest in contemporary craft will feature the work of artists from across the nation! Kick off your holiday shopping and purchase something beautiful for each person on your list!

RVA Clay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the appreciation of and participation in ceramic arts through studio tours, gatherings, and public outreach; and to enhance the cultural and economic health of the region. Building community through the ceramic art, RVA Clay continues to be a leading source of information, education, inspiration, and energy for clay artists and patrons. www.rvaclay.org