A newly opened exhibition on the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., prominently options New Mexico artists and crafters.
“State Fairs: Growing American Craft” traces the historical past of state gala’s from the early 1800s to the current, specializing in how state gala’s have preserved and celebrated native craft traditions. The exhibition runs by way of Sept. 7, 2026.
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Land of Enchantment crafters take middle stage on the Smithsonian’s’ ‘State Fairs: Growing American Craft’ exhibit
Penny Singer’s award ribbon cape, proper, on view on the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Installation view of “State Fairs: Growing American Craft” on the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Award ribbon cape by Penny Singer (again).
Award ribbon cape by Penny Singer (entrance).
Carol St. Clair Johnson used ribbons received on the New Mexico State Fair to make the quilt featured within the “State Fairs: Growing American Craft” exhibit on the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Carol St. Clair Johnson stands with the quilt she made from ribbons won at the New Mexico State Fair. The piece is featured in the “State Fairs: Growing American Craft” exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Carol St. Clair Johnson used ribbons won at the New Mexico State Fair to make the quilt featured in the “State Fairs: Growing American Craft” exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.