Mar
04

2010 Smithsonian Craft Show begins April 22

The Smithsonian Women’s Committee has awarded 19 grants, totaling $390,767, to 12 different Smithsonian museums or affiliates. These grants were funded with the proceeds from the 2009 Smithsonian Craft Show and Craft2Wear event.

Painted aluminum weather vane by James Eaton

Painted aluminum weather vane by James Eaton

Since it’s founding, the SWC has supported the Smithsonian Institution with grant awards and endowments totaling almost $9 million. Using proceeds from the Smithsonian Craft Show and Craft2Wear (previously known as the Smithsonian Trunk Show), the Committee funds education, research, conservation and outreach programs within the Smithsonian complex of 19 museums, scientific facilities and the National Zoo.

This year’s 28th Smithsonian Craft Show will be held at the National Building Museum, from Thursday, April 22 through Sunday, April 25.

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