Handi-hour

Celebrate the summer growing season with a State Fairs-inspired agricultural craft at DC's original crafting happy hour, Handi-hour, at the Renwick Gallery. This special edition takes inspiration from the crop art on view in the exhibition *State Fairs: Growing American Craft*, and participants will create their own crop artwork using seeds and beans that grow our food. The evening includes after-hours access to both floors of the exhibition galleries, live local music, light snacks, and two drinks supplied by ANXO cider. It is an opportunity to craft, explore the collection, and enjoy an evening with friends in the historic Renwick building.

When: Thursday, June 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT.

Venue: Renwick Gallery, Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006.

Tickets: $25 per person. Tickets go on sale beginning June 11, 2026. Purchase online via the official Smithsonian ticketing page.

Age restriction: Must be 21 years or older with valid ID.

What to expect: Attendees will create their own crop artwork using seeds and beans, taking inspiration from the *State Fairs: Growing American Craft* exhibition. Two drinks (cider by ANXO), light snacks, and live local music are included. After-hours access to both floors of the exhibition galleries is provided.

Note: This is a crafting happy hour; no outside food or drink is permitted. The event is held in the historic Renwick Gallery, a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.