Preview Night and Visionary Reception Tickets for the 2025 Show

Every ticket to the Smithsonian Craft Show Opening Night Benefit or Visionary Reception includes a tax-deductible contribution to support the work of the Smithsonian Institution. Click here to buy tickets and support the show.

Opening Night Benefit

$300.
($130)*

One (1) ticket to the Opening Night Benefit Party: Meet the artists, shop the show and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres

Patron

$550.
($160)*

One (1) ticket to the Opening Night Benefit Party and Visionary Award presentation

Additional Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor

$1,500
($320)*

Two (2) Patron tickets (Visionary Award Reception and Opening Night Benefit Party)

Recognition as a Craft Show Sponsor via a listing in our program and on our Craft Show website

Donor

$2,500
($345)*

Two (2) Patron tickets (Visionary Award Reception and Opening Night Benefit Party)

One (1) valet parking pass

Recognition via our Craft Show Program and on the show website and recognition in the Smithsonian Annual Report

President’s Circle

$5,000.
($690)*

Four (4) Patron tickets (Visionary Award Reception and Opening Night Benefit Party)

Two (2) valet parking passes

Recognition via our Craft Show Program and on the show website and recognition in the Smithsonian Annual Report

Benefactor

$10,000.
($1,035)*

Six (6) Patron tickets (Visionary Award Reception and Opening Night Benefit Party)

Reserved table for six (6) at Opening Night Benefit Party

Three (3) valet parking passes

Recognition as Craft Show Benefstor via our Craft Show Program and on the show website and recognition in the Smithsonian Annual Report

*Fair market value in parentheses if attending Preview Night; donation is otherwise tax deductible

2025 Sponsors will be posted as they are secured. For those considering or who have donated in the past, thank you. We recognize our donors' commitment to fostering the growth of our artistic community and preserving the tradition of craftsmanship. With their generous contributions, dedication, and shared passion for the arts, they elevate the Smithsonian Craft Show.

Benefactor

Gifts of $10,000 or more

President’s Circle

Gifts of $5,000 or more

Donor

Gifts of $2,500 or more

Sponsor

Gifts of $1,000 or more

Friend

Gifts of $500 or more