Northwest Designer Craftartists - NWDC

Northwest Designer Craftartists - NWDC Northwest Designer Craftsmen (NWDC) was founded in 1954 to promote excellence of design and crafts.

NWDC accepts only new members who meet the highest professional craftsmanship and artistic standards. Whether working in metal, wood, clay or textiles, NWDC members hold a common respect for materials and processes. Today, our membership has grown to over 150 individuals working in a variety of craft mediums from weaving, quilting and basketry to an array of jewelry and metal arts, as well as mixe

d media artists who create using a variety of techniques and materials, blurring the lines between fine art and craft. Whether functional or not, NWDC's membership offers quality work that exemplifies the continuity of craft tradition wedded to contemporary expression.

Membership Applications Now Open!Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membershipApplic...
08/21/2026

Membership Applications Now Open!
Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026

https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membership

Applications must be sent before midnight of this date to [email protected]. There is no application fee.

In order to meet our basic criteria, each applicant must:
+ Be a fine craft artist working in clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber, mixed media, or some combination of these media.
+ Present a strong and consistent body of original work completed in the last 3 years, represented by 10 professional-quality images.
+ Inform us of exhibitions, educational background, residencies attended, workshops taught, awards received, gallery representation, research projects, or other opportunities that have increased proficiency in craft.

Questions? Contact the Membership Chair at [email protected]
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Membership Applications Now Open!Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membershipApplic...
08/20/2026

Membership Applications Now Open!
Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026

https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membership

Applications must be sent before midnight of this date to [email protected]. There is no application fee.

In order to meet our basic criteria, each applicant must:
+ Be a fine craft artist working in clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber, mixed media, or some combination of these media.
+ Present a strong and consistent body of original work completed in the last 3 years, represented by 10 professional-quality images.
+ Inform us of exhibitions, educational background, residencies attended, workshops taught, awards received, gallery representation, research projects, or other opportunities that have increased proficiency in craft.

Questions? Contact the Membership Chair at [email protected]
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Membership Applications Now Open!Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membershipApplic...
08/19/2026

Membership Applications Now Open!
Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026

https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membership

Applications must be sent before midnight of this date to [email protected]. There is no application fee.

In order to meet our basic criteria, each applicant must:
+ Be a fine craft artist working in clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber, mixed media, or some combination of these media.
+ Present a strong and consistent body of original work completed in the last 3 years, represented by 10 professional-quality images.
+ Inform us of exhibitions, educational background, residencies attended, workshops taught, awards received, gallery representation, research projects, or other opportunities that have increased proficiency in craft.

Questions? Contact the Membership Chair at [email protected]
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Membership Applications Now Open!Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membershipApplic...
08/18/2026

Membership Applications Now Open!
Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026

https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membership

Applications must be sent before midnight of this date to [email protected]. There is no application fee.

In order to meet our basic criteria, each applicant must:
+ Be a fine craft artist working in clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber, mixed media, or some combination of these media.
+ Present a strong and consistent body of original work completed in the last 3 years, represented by 10 professional-quality images.
+ Inform us of exhibitions, educational background, residencies attended, workshops taught, awards received, gallery representation, research projects, or other opportunities that have increased proficiency in craft.

Questions? Contact the Membership Chair at [email protected]
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Membership Applications Now Open!Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membershipApplic...
08/16/2026

Membership Applications Now Open!
Deadline: OCTOBER 31, 2026

https://nwdesignercraftartists.org/apply-for-membership

Applications must be sent before midnight of this date to [email protected]. There is no application fee.

In order to meet our basic criteria, each applicant must:
+ Be a fine craft artist working in clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber, mixed media, or some combination of these media.
+ Present a strong and consistent body of original work completed in the last 3 years, represented by 10 professional-quality images.
+ Inform us of exhibitions, educational background, residencies attended, workshops taught, awards received, gallery representation, research projects, or other opportunities that have increased proficiency in craft.

Questions? Contact the Membership Chair at [email protected]
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