The National Basketry Organization is an inclusive community of makers and enthusiasts whose mission is to promote awareness, inspire creativity, and foster appreciation for the heritage and artistry of basketry.
Founded in 1999 and incorporated as a non-profit in 2000, NBO has nearly 700 members reflecting the diversity of basket-making in America and extending beyond our borders.
As a non-profit organization, NBO promotes fellowship, provides education and increases awareness of the breadth of basketry.
Included among NBOs members are basket-makers, educators, collectors, gallery owners, students, scholars, curators, craft and art schools as well as museums. The NBO community encompasses a continuum of makers, from those who celebrate basketry’s traditional roots to those stretching the boundaries of materials and processes in contemporary applications.
Programs
- Educational opportunities to study basketry past and present
- Basketry+, the premier publication in the field of basketry
- Over/Under, our on-line periodical
- Exhibitions such as our biennial juried show, traveling shows, and an in-print showcase of member’s work
- Inspiring and enriching biennial conferences not to be missed
- Support through scholarships and awards
- Ways for people to connect, network, and form a community
Board & Staff
Learn more about NBO’s Board and staff
Basketry+ Magazine
Subscribe to Basketry+, our quarterly magazine documenting the work of outstanding basket makers in America.
NBO members receive a free subscription to Basketry+. Join NBO today!
Over/Under e-newsletter
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News from NBO
UPCOMING – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026: NBO Presents: Basketry Now, Revisited
NBO PRESENTS In partnership with Studio Art Quilt Associates and Surface Design Association. This panel will revisit the National Basketry Organization’s biennial exhibition, Basketry Now, held this past fall at Textile Center in Minneapolis. The artworks showcased the best in basketry from across the country and included entries from 64 artists, as far away as […]
How to reactivate your NBO membership
If you did not renew your NBO membership by the renewal date, it may be on-hold. Please follow these easy steps to reactivate your membership!
Art Speaks: The Visual Language of Basketry
Join us for a special Art Speaks conversation on “The Visual Language of Basketry” featuring NBO Members and fiber artists Ann Coddington, Carol Eckert, and Pat Hickman in conversation with art historian Dr. Diana Greenwold (Smithsonian) as they explore trends in contemporary basketry.
Join NBO
The National Basketry Organization is an inclusive community of makers and enthusiasts whose purpose is to promote awareness, inspire creativity and foster appreciation for the heritage and artistry of basketry.
When you join NBO, you join a lively community of people who care about the past, present and future of basketry.