July 14-16 
Guilford, Connecticut
on the Guilford Green
Presented by: Guilford Art Center
180 Artists
Deadline: January 9
Application Fee: $40/Booth Fee: $680-$1,005
Craft Expo has been a summer destination for shoreline residents for sixty years. It is Connecticut's premier outdoor juried show of fine American craft, and is known for its one-of-a-kind contemporary crafts in a variety of media: Baskets, Ceramics, Glass, Leather, Wearable and Non-Wearable Fiber, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper Arts, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and Wood.
The scenic and historic Guilford Green, a beautiful open space surrounded by boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries, has been home to Craft Expo for 60 years. Conveniently located off Interstate 95, half-way between Boston and New York, Craft Expo draws from a sophisticated and informed audience of approximately 7,000 visitors.
The show also features live craft demos by Guilford Art Center instructors, food trucks, beer and wine sales, live music and a Family Art Tent.
Marketing:
Promotional efforts include detailed press releases, paid print and online advertising, public radio spots, broadcast media events, direct mailing, and extensive use of social media networking and email campaigns.
Apply: www.zapplication.org
Learn more: www.guilfordartcenter.org/expo
Contact: Allison Maltese, expo@guilfordartcenter.org, (203)453-5947
Comments
I did Craft Expo in 2015. I was very happy with it in every way. I hope to return eventually!