Handwork 2026
valerie2026-07-01T11:47:27-04:00For a PDF version of this information, go here: Handwork 2026 Cobranded Info Sheet Visit the Handwork 2026 ABANA Landing Page
Tong Tuesday: Enter Now
valerie2026-01-09T12:04:29-05:00Tong Tuesday Giveaway The Tong Tuesday Giveaway has ended after TWO fantastic years! Check out the list of winners to see who was lucky enough to get a pair. Keep an eye out for more great giveaways from ABANA. 2024 Winners List February Winner: Aaron Strueby, Saskatchewan April Winner: Shaina Smith, Missouri June Winner: Eric Smith, South Carolina August Winner: Francis Rochon, Oregon October Winner: Jennifer Cochran Anderson, Texas December Winner: Loren Brockmueller, Ohio 2025 Winners List February Winner: Lisa Huth, British Columbia April Winner: Glenn Dippel, Florida June Winner: Kenneth Bartlett [...]
Traveling Exhibition: Call for Submissions
valerie2025-11-23T20:54:19-05:00A Reminder of the Key Dates for this Traveling Exhibition: Entry Deadline: November 14, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: December 1, 2025 Artwork Delivery Window: December 2 - 21, 2025 Tour Duration: November 2026 - December 2027 Return of Works: January 2028 Call for Submissions This opportunity has expired! We want to thank everyone who submitted their work to this exhibition! We received a tremendous number of entries - far more than we can include in the exhibition - so now starts the task of curating a show that will "wow" the public. Applicants can [...]
2026 ABANA Conference
valerie2026-08-04T10:22:23-04:002026 ABANA Conference Dates: November 11-14, 2026 Location: Benton County Fairgrounds located at 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, Arkansas 72712. It is just 4 miles from the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA). The fairgrounds include ample room for parking, 5 acres for tent camping, RV hookups, and plenty of space for all conference activities. Get More Info
Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies
valerie2025-03-15T18:51:00-04:00Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies The mission of the Arts Coalition of the Alleghenies is to collaboratively schedule, market and advocate for the arts community in the Allegheny region. The organization works together with member artists and arts organizations to encourage complementary programming and cooperative promotion efforts. For artists – that means maximum visibility. For art lovers – that means the ability to find out about all of the area’s classes, exhibits, and performances in one location. The Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America is proud to be a member.