Many artists appreciate the security of working with an organization that provides full scale media coverage and a network of events that they can count on every year and they build their show schedule around that.
Sugarloaf Craft Festivals have been providing this structure for over 30 years in many of the East Coast's most affluent areas.
Five of the nation's most prominent and popular juried crafts and art shows are now accepting applications from artists and craftspeople in all media for Spring 2016 shows.
Join a unique community of respected and talented artists at
five Mid-Atlantic events
January 29-31, 2016 
Chantilly, Virginia
(outside Washington D.C.)
Dulles Expo Center
March 11-13, 2016
Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, New Jersey
Garden State Exhibition Center
March 18-20, 2016
Oaks, Pennsylvania
Oaks, Pennsylvania
(outside Philadelphia)
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
April 15-17, 2016
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, Maryland
(outside Washington D.C.)
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
April 29-May 1, 2016
Timonium, Maryland
Timonium, Maryland
(outside Baltimore)
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Last year more than 150,000 visitors spent more than $14 million
at Sugarloaf Craft Festivals.
Booth space is available at every show in all categories, including fiber and fashion, photography, fine art, furniture, ceramics and pottery, blown and leaded glass, metal, leather, functional and decorative wood, and jewelry.
Jurying for the Spring 2016 shows begins in late August 2015.
 Now in its 40th year, Sugarloaf continues to build a talented community of artists whose arrival is eagerly anticipated in every market.Sugarloaf's reputation as a convenient, reliable and profitable place to display and sell work attracts new talent and keeps artists coming back for decades.
Participation in Sugarloaf Craft Festivals allows artists to select the shows that fit their schedule and build a successful business on their own terms, much like having their own "pop-up" retail store but without any of the headaches and hassles. During the three days of each show, over 10,000 people are there to see and buy!
Artists displaying their work in Sugarloaf Craft Festivals become members of a highly talented community of artists which is eagerly embraced by thousands of appreciative and generous patrons. Sugarloaf exhibitors agree that there is no better place than the "Sugarloaf Community" for artists seeking a convenient, reliable and profitable place to display and sell their work.
Sugarloaf makes it easy for artists to become part of this fun community and sell their work, with booth fee discounts, flexible payment options and convenient show setup.
Sugarloaf also actively markets its shows through significant advertising, visible media, and a strong social media presence.
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How to Apply:
Artists can apply online at www.Zapplication.org using the search term "Sugarloaf."
A paper application can be downloaded at www.sugarloafcrafts.com/becomeex.html
For more information about Sugarloaf Craft Festivals visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com
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Comments
Lots of us do. This organization has been around for a long time. My husband and I used to do several of them. (We're retired now.) They are well marketed and can be a stable source of income if you connect with the buyers who attend. Visit their website and look around.