27th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show
October 30 - December 12, 2026
Kerr Arts and Cultural Center 228 Earl Garrett St, Kerrville, TX 78028
Texas Furniture Makers’ Show® is an annual statewide competition of the finest custom furniture makers in Texas. The show is held at the beautiful Kerr Arts & Cultural Center in Kerrville, Texas.
2025 Jim Derby Award of Excellence
Congratulations to Joe Adams and Erich Elfeldt for winning Best in Show with “Lone Star.”
2026 Call for Entries
Dear Texas Furniture Maker,
You are invited to apply for the 27th Annual Texas Furniture Makers ShowTM (TFMSTM), presented by Woodcraft and hosted by the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center (KACC) in historic Kerrville, Texas. This year's exhibition will run from October 30 through December 12, 2026.
For more than a quarter century, the Texas Furniture Makers Show has brought together makers from across the state to celebrate craftsmanship and creativity in furniture making. The Show provides an opportunity for furniture makers at all stages of their journey to share their work with the public, receive professional feedback, and build a sense of community. TFMS recognizes excellence in craftsmanship and design through a comprehensive awards program. Last year, we presented more than $14,000 in cash, gift certificates, and merchandise.
While the exhibition showcases some of the finest furniture and functional art being created in Texas, it also reflects the broad range of makers who practice the craft. Whether you build furniture professionally or work from a home shop, we encourage you to apply. We even offer a dedicated Emerging Artist category to recognize and encourage new makers.
Entrants must be Texas residents. Work should be one-of-a-kind or limited edition and may be created from wood, metal, ceramic, concrete, glass, stone, leather, fiber, or any combination of materials. All pieces submitted for consideration should have been completed within the last three years and may not have been shown at any other Texas competition or exhibition.
New for 2026 is the introduction of a competitive Home Accents category recognizing handcrafted objects created for the interior environment. Eligible entries include lighting, mirrors, clocks, wall-mounted marquetry and intarsia, sculptural works, turned forms, and other decorative or functional pieces that complement the furniture arts.
Because gallery space is limited, acceptance into the Texas Furniture Makers Show is determined through a juried selection process. Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable $40 jury fee which covers up to three pieces. A separate $150 entry fee will apply to all accepted works and is not due until furniture delivery day.
The application deadline is September 11, 2026. Notification of acceptance will be sent by email on September 22, 2026. Instructions for the submission of applications, photographs, and fees are provided in the Exhibitor Information & Guidelines.
If you have any questions, please contact us at arts@kacckerrville.com or (830) 895-2911. We look forward to receiving your application and celebrating the makers whose talent,creativity, and craftsmanship keep the furniture-making tradition alive in Texas.
Downloadable Call for Entries Letter
Dear Friends of the Texas Furniture Makers Show,
As we conclude another remarkable year, we want to reflect on the extraordinary progress we’ve made together in celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of the premier studio furniture makers in the Lone Star State.
The 26th Annual Texas Furniture Makers Show stood out as our strongest exhibition in years, presenting 53 works of functional art by 43 accomplished artisans. In keeping with our mission of encouraging the next generation of furniture makers, we had the privilege of showcasing 19 emerging artists. Photos of all the amazing furniture in the 2025 show are available in the gallery.
During the six-week run, we welcomed thousands of visitors to the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center in historic Kerrville. The 5,000 sf gallery space was open five days a week with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Of the 44 pieces of furniture offered for sale, seven were acquired by collectors and a record number of handmade accessories were purchased to grace our patrons’ homes.
The 2025 panel of judges included distinguished furniture makers John Gallis from Cody, Wyoming; Kelly Maxwell from Nashville, Tennessee; and Bob Card from Houston, Texas. Judges John Gallis and Kelly Maxwell led our educational seminar, sharing their insights in furniture design and marketing.
Over $14,000 in prizes were awarded to recognize thirty exemplary pieces including Best in Show winners Joe Adams/Erich Elfeldt (TimberFire Studio) for “Lone Star”, Second Place winners Spider Johnson/Cindy Goldman for “Wonderland”, and Third Place winner Damian Kemper for his “Hi-Fi Console”. Category winners included Leonard Roberts (Art), Austin Weeks (Contemporary), Wayne Delyea (Texas), Allan Sieja (Traditional), and Mark Deschner (Emerging Artist).
In addition to our longtime underwriter, Woodcraft stores of Texas, valued sponsors included Alamo Hardwoods, Arbortech, Austin School of Furniture, Bad Axe Tool Works, Benchcrafted, Berdoll Sawmill, Brusso Hardware, Carbon Method, Certainly Wood, Fine Lumber & Plywood, Fine Woodworking, Flexcut, Foredom, General Finishes, Harvest Lumber Company, Hill Country Turners, Ken & Carey White, Laguna, Lee Valley Tools, Leo Litto & Debbie Pepin, Lie-Nielsen Toolworks, Majestic Ranch Foundation, Mary Lou White, Oneida Air Systems, Osmo USA, Ridge Carbide Tool, RMP Finishes, Rubio Monocoat, SCM Group, SurfPrep Sanding Systems, System Three Resins, Texas Heritage, and Work Sharp.
A major milestone in 2025 was the 89th Texas Legislature’s adoption of an official resolution recognizing the Texas Furniture Makers Show’s 25-year history as the statewide furniture competition. This was sponsored by 53rd District Representative Wesley Virdell and the framed document was presented during the furniture awards ceremony.
As we look ahead to the new year, the Call for Entries for the 27th annual Texas Furniture Makers Show will go out on June 12, 2026. Planning has already begun for the introduction of an exclusive preview event for designers and previous buyers on Thursday, October 29th. The furniture show will open to the public on Friday, October 30th, and run for six weeks through Saturday, December 12th. The awards ceremony and reception will be held on November 7th.
Beginning in the Spring and Summer of 2026, we will be offering a series of workshops taught by our master furniture makers. These classes will focus on passing down their furniture design knowledge and skills to interested woodworkers. The TFMS workshop series will be hosted at Woodcraft stores in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth as well as the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. Please stay tuned for more information.
Our merchandise store will remain open year-round with great branded apparel and other items to show your pride in the Texas Furniture Makers Show. Net proceeds directly support the Show. It’s not too late to order your 2026 wall calendar featuring many of this year’s award winning pieces. Calendars and other TFMS merchandise can be ordered at https://texas-furniture-makers-show-shop.fourthwall.com.
Our community continues to grow because of people like you who believe in the power of art and craftsmanship. Your participation and patronage sustains our exhibitions and ensures that we can continue to educate, inspire, and support the art of furniture making for generations to come.
Thank you!
Apparel Fundraiser
We are excited to announce the availability of Texas Furniture Makers Show branded merchandise in our new online store. Net proceeds directly support the TFMS and its future growth.
In addition to the screen-printed apparel we have offered in the past, you can now get embroidered shirts, hoodies and hats. Additionally, there are several other TFMS branded items available with more coming soon.
This new platform allows you to order with immediate fulfillment. No more waiting for a campaign period to end for everything to be produced.
Please order one or more to show your pride in the Show and help support this great event.
https://texas-furniture-makers-show-shop.fourthwall.com
Order soon so that you can wear your official TFMS gear on furniture drop off day - Monday, October 27th.
This fundraising campaign is directly sponsored by the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is hosted on the FourthWall online platform and fulfilled through Printfy.
We appreciate your support of the Texas Furniture Makers Show.
Honored by the State of Texas
The State of Texas recently honored the Texas Furniture Makers Show with an official resolution recognizing our 25 year history as the statewide furniture competition.
