Sauder Village | August 15-20

26th annual Rug Hooking Week.

For 26 years, Rug Hooking Week has been held each August at Sauder Village. As the largest annual rug hooking event in North America, it is comprised of:

Exhibits: 500–800 contemporary and historic fiber artworks displayed gallery style, in the 10,000 square foot Founder’s Hall, on custom-made display panels, floor platforms, and multi-dimensional props. The exhibit hall is well-lit under a 2,300 lb. hand-forged iron and blown glass Queen Anne’s Lace chandelier made by Sauder craftsmen. Extensive exhibit signage provides education, insight, and artist recognition. In addition, to hooked and punched work, the exhibit also includes a variety of other fiber arts. Exhibitors typically represent 40 U.S. states, as well as Canada, and other countries. Participating exhibitors pre-register online, and receive complimentary admission Wednesday-Saturday to the exhibit and vendors. The exhibits include:

• Feature Exhibits – pay tribute to the work of outstanding contemporary and historic artists. Each of these extensive collections offers a wonderful and rare opportunity to admire and study closely the techniques, colors, designs, materials, and the in-depth story of talented artists. Collections are on loan from artists or gathered from private collectors and museums.
• Special Exhibits – present innovative and original works done by an individual or group of artists which represent contemporary or historic themes, concepts, ideas, techniques, and educational and regional projects.
• Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs Exhibit – the culmination of the annual competition sponsored by Rug Hooking Magazine. Each year the artists are invited to exhibit their award-winning work in this exclusive exhibit. The Celebration publication debuts at Rug Hooking Week.
• Main Exhibit – invites everyone to submit their work to this exhibit, divided into categories, and includes all skill levels. Besides rug hooking, this exhibit also includes other fiber arts (such as: braiding, proddy, punch needle, quilling/standing wool, wool applique, etc.), fusion, and multi-dimensional work.
• Group Exhibits – collections of work done by groups or guides with a common focus.
• Pop-Up Exhibits – are invitational exhibits held during Rug Hooking Week. A call–for–artists is announced with the parameters, date and location.
• Virtual Exhibits – present the work of international artists in a Virtual format. A great opportunity for attendees to see what artists around the globe are creating, accompanied by a “LIVE” online Zoom – to meet and hear from the artists.