Renwick Gallery Reopens November 13 With 'Handwork': 53 Contemporary Craft Works From the Collection
The Renwick Gallery, the branch museum of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will reopen on November 13 after an installation closure with 'Handwork: Contemporary Craft at the Renwick Gallery.' The exhibition is ongoing, admission is free, and the gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The exhibition presents 53 contemporary craft works from the collection, including the return of Wendell Castle's 'Ghost Clock.'
New acquisitions will also go on view, drawn from 'Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026,' a nationwide initiative organized by Craft in America for the 250th anniversary of the United States, with more than 280 participating organizations. Featured artists include Roberto Benavidez, Angela Ellsworth, Catawba artist Bill Harris, Aya Oki, Ato Ribeiro, Diego Romero and Jan Yager.
On opening day, November 13, the second-floor galleries will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with registration open since October 30. The Renwick Gallery stands at Pennsylvania Avenue and 17th Street NW, beside the White House.
(Source: Smithsonian American Art Museum)
Source: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Photo: 位于华盛顿特区的伦威克美术馆外观。The Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. Photo: Almonroth / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
