The Washington Craft Show is a wonderful place to shop for unique gifts and decorative items. This annual show at the Washington Convention Center features a wide variety of contemporary crafts including metal, leather, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, glass and more. It is one of the nation's leading events of contemporary craft, bringing together more than 190 accomplished craft artists, who create timeless works to use, wear and display all year. Some of the artists' work is in museum collections such as the Renwick Gallery, Corning Museum of Glass, Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It's a juried show, drawing the best work from across the nation.
Craft Show Dates and Hours
November 6-8, 2009
Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Location
Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC
(800) 368-9000 and (202) 249-3000.
See a map and directions
Closest Metro Station
Mt. Vernon Square Station is right in front of the Convention Center.
Parking
You may park nearby at the Eagle Parking Lot at the corner of 9th and Massachusetts Ave. NW or the PMI Parking Lot close to the Convention Center.
Admission
Adults $15, seniors $13, students $10, children under 12 free
Official Website
www.craftsamericashows.com
