Best of Tennessee Craft: 2026 Biennial Exhibition

About this event

Best of Tennessee Craft: 2026 Biennial is Tennessee Craft’s premier juried exhibition, celebrating the extraordinary talent, vision, and craftsmanship of artists working across the state. Hosted at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis, this highly anticipated exhibition showcases outstanding contemporary and traditional craft by emerging and established Tennessee artists alike. From clay and fiber to wood, metal, glass, mixed media, and beyond, the Biennial highlights the innovation, skill, and creative spirit shaping craft in Tennessee today.

First launched shortly after Tennessee Craft’s founding in 1965, Best of Tennessee Craft is one of the state’s longest-running craft exhibitions. Created to encourage, develop, and promote crafts and craftspeople across Tennessee, the exhibition has, for decades, recognized exceptional handmade work while helping elevate the visibility of Tennessee artists and the importance of craft in the region’s cultural identity. Today, the Biennial continues that legacy by connecting artists to new audiences, opportunities, and professional recognition.