Smithsonian Craft Optimism April 24 - May 1, 2021

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Smithsonian Women's Committee

Craft Optimism April 24 - May 1, 2021

The Smithsonian Women's Committee is hosting a virtual marketplace "Craft Optimism" April 24-May 1, 2021 celebrating creative ideas in response to climate change. The show features 100 artists with a collection of hand-crafted or small batch produced art made in America. This event is also happening during the week of Earth Day held in April and we are collaborating with Smithsonian's Earth Optimism and Honoring the Future.

Craft Optimism is the first Smithsonian Craft Show to focus on climate change and features artists producing climate-conscious art. Artist must address climate change by fostering energy and water conservation, waterway protection, stormwater management, tree preservation and protection, use of solar or wind energy, waste reduction, use of recycled or repurposed material, urban gardening, or other appropriate measures. Their artwork addresses/reflects the impacts of climate change, including population displacement, glacial ice melt, ocean acidification, extreme weather, droughts, floods, wildfires, species loss or human health effects. Visit www.craftoptimism.si.edu for details.