James Renwick Alliance for Craft

08/25/2026

The people have spoken! We have extended our nomination period for leaders in the craft field until this Friday, August 28 at midnight. Click the link in the comments to cast your vote!

08/24/2026

Check out this exciting opportunity to work with our friends at AACG!
Contract Administrator Position
Position: Administrator (Annual Contract)
Location: Remote (US)
https://www.contempglass.org/news/entry/aacg-job-opportunity

08/19/2026

If you're in the DC Area you don't want to miss this studio tour!

Reserve your spot today for an in person studio tour with Wesley Clark in College Park, MD. Peek behind-the-scenes of Clark's work, see some current projects, and learn about his studio process.

Space is limited and you will be sent the complete address upon registration. ​This tour will include walking and standing; some seating will be available during the studio tour. Register today! https://tockify.com/jracraft.events/detail/1/1787767200000

08/18/2026

Do you know an outstanding individual who has demonstrated an exceptional contribution and dedication to the American craft field throughout their career?

Nominations for JRACraft Spring Craft Weekend Master of the Medium and Distinguished Craft Educator Awards close Monday August 24th, 2026. Both awards are celebrated every year at the JRACraft Spring Craft Weekend Fundraiser with a Symposium Awards Brunch.

Nomination(s) should identify the individual and provide a short explanation of why this nominee deserves the honor of being recognized, accompanied by published articles about the nominee, credentials, official titles, videos, reviews, and or honors. The nominations will be vetted and chosen by a selected panel of experts in the craft field.

Click here to nominate your honoree: https://www.jracraft.org/jracraftnews/award-nominations

Photo: 2026 Honorees - (L to R) Piper Shepard, Bruce Pepich, Winnie Owens-Hart, Tom Loeser, Kéké Cribbs,

08/16/2026

From the Museum for Art in Wood: call for queer-identified makers working in wood

06/29/2026

Tomorrow - June 30 - is the last day to apply for the 19th annual JRACraft Day craft artist exhibition and sale.

Join artists from all the craft media at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase on Saturday, December 5. There is no application fee, and we'd love to have you there.

Clink the link for the application form and all the details.
(Pictured: Table by Chris Shea and tote by Cheryl Paret)

https://www.jracraftday.org/apply-2026.html

06/28/2026

There are just two more days until June 30, the deadline to apply for the 19th annual JRACraft Day Artist Exhibition and Sale. The show is Saturday, December 5 at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase. Any artist who is a member of JRACraft or becomes one after being accepted for the show is eligible to participate.

Get all the details and the application form at the link. (Pictured: a vessel by Charles Berk and a scarf by Hillary Steel)

https://www.jracraftday.org/apply-2026.html

06/23/2026

The application deadline for the 19th annual JRACraft Day Artist Exhibition and Sale is June 30, one week from today. Get your complete application, including photos, in by then to ensure that you will be considered for the show.

The show is on Saturday, December 5 at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase. Any artist who is a member of JRACraft or becomes one after being accepted is eligible to participate. Last year’s show was a great success, and we’re hoping to make it even better this year.

You can see all the details and get the application form at the link.
(Pictured: A felted bowl by Catherine O'Sullivan and a pin by Jan Salomon)

https://www.jracraftday.org/apply-2026.html

06/15/2026

The deadline for applications for the 19th annual JRACraft Day is coming up soon! Complete applications, including photos, are due by Tuesday, June 30. There is no application fee.

Join artists from all the craft media at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase on Saturday, December 5. We’d love to have you there. Clink the link for the application form and all the details.

(Pictured: Bowl by Brett Hay and turned wood by David Goldman)

https://www.jracraftday.org/apply-2026.html

06/11/2026

Great read from the New York Foundation for the Arts, featuring leaders from five important craft organizations discussing the current state of the field.

We’re especially proud to see Kristin Muller, Executive Director of Peters Valley School of Craft and a member of the JRACraft board, included in the conversation.

The piece also got us thinking: Who else should be part of this discussion? What organizations or regions are missing? Why no West Coast voices?

We’d love to hear from you: Which craft organizations are shaping the field today?

How Craft Artists Are Creating Today - Nyfa