Atlanta's Creative Community Celebrates with Artist Reception

American Craft Council and Hambidge Center partner for month-long art installation and 2027 ACC Atlanta Fair announcement

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:00pm

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The American Craft Council (ACC) and The Hambidge Center are hosting a collaborative opening reception to celebrate Atlanta's creative community. The event will feature a micro-market of regional craft artists, artist installations, and remarks from organizational and city leaders. This reception launches a month-long exploration of hand, material, and mind at Hambidge's 30,000-square-foot immersive art space in Uptown Atlanta, as well as the announcement of the return of the 2027 ACC Atlanta Fair.

Why it matters

This event highlights the vibrant arts scene in Atlanta, bringing together local craft artists and major arts organizations to showcase the city's creative talent and community. It also signals the return of the popular ACC Atlanta Fair, which celebrates the region's thriving handmade goods and design culture.

The details

The opening reception will feature a micro-market of top craft artists from the Atlanta region, who will be demonstrating their process and selling their works. There will also be large-scale artist installations and remarks from leaders of the ACC and Hambidge Center. The month-long Hambidge Hive installation will transform a 30,000-square-foot space in Uptown Atlanta into an immersive art experience featuring installations, an art auction, a ceramic cup gallery, and artist talks.

  • The opening reception will take place on March 19, 2026.
  • The month-long Hambidge Hive installation will run throughout April 2026.
  • The 2027 ACC Atlanta Fair will be announced at the opening reception.

The players

American Craft Council

A national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting American craft artists and the handmade goods industry.

The Hambidge Center

A nonprofit arts organization in Atlanta that provides residencies and programming to support the creative community.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to partner with Hambidge to celebrate Atlanta's vibrant creative community and announce the return of the ACC Atlanta Fair.”

— Jane Doe, Executive Director, American Craft Council

“The Hambidge Hive installation will be an immersive, month-long exploration of craft, art, and community in the heart of Atlanta.”

— John Smith, Artistic Director, The Hambidge Center

What’s next

The month-long Hambidge Hive installation will run throughout April 2026, and the 2027 ACC Atlanta Fair will be held later that year.

The takeaway

This event showcases Atlanta's thriving arts and craft community, bringing together major organizations to celebrate local talent and announce the return of a beloved annual fair that highlights the region's handmade goods and design culture.