Patterns of Meaning artist Andrew Jowdy Collins has been selected to exhibit at the 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show this spring in Washington, DC. The exhibition is one of the country's most respected juried craft shows, bringing together leading contemporary makers whose work bridges fine art with a dedication to craftsmanship.
His inclusion places his work within a national dialogue around making, process, and the enduring relevance of craft in contemporary culture. The show runs April 22-26 at the National Building Museum.
His inclusion places his work within a national dialogue around making, process, and the enduring relevance of craft in contemporary culture. The show runs April 22-26 at the National Building Museum.
The Smithsonian Craft Show selects around 120 artists annually from hundreds of applications. Previous exhibitors must reapply annually, and no artist is grandfathered in. Artists are chosen based on originality, artistic conception, beauty, and quality of work.
Andrew is also a teaching artist with the The Patterns Initiative, leading hands-on workshops with students exploring mold-making, slip casting, and the transformation of materials. He has worked with ceramics since 2001, combining iconic form with a revisionist approach to color theory to create vessels and wall works. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, with work shown at the Grohmann Museum, Plinth Gallery, and Candice Berman Gallery in Johannesburg. His work has also been featured at Fallingwater, the Andy Warhol Museum, and the Hampton Designer Showhouse, and in publications including American Art Collector and Table Magazine.
Learn more about Andrew's work at andrewjowdycollins.com. Tickets for the Smithsonian Craft Show are available here.