2023 (2)

11417133666?profile=RESIZE_400xLast Call!
October 27, 28, & 29, 2023
Easton, Maryland
Academy Art Museum
Preview Event: Friday 5:30pm–8:30pm
Saturday 10:00am–5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am–4:00pm
60-80 Artists
Deadline: June 12, 2023
 
Application fee: $40
Booth fee starting at $200
 
The Academy Art Museum’s 26th Annual Craft Show features over 60 artists from across the United States on October 28 & 29, 2023, with a special Preview Event on October 27. Located in beautiful, historic Easton, Maryland, the show takes place inside the Academy Art Museum, the Waterfowl Festival Building directly across the street, and the newly created Craft Show Marketplace outdoor show that connects the buildings. AAM welcomes an array of returning artists and first-time exhibitors in a variety of mediums. This is truly a show by artists for artists.
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The Academy Art Museum Craft Show’s mission is to provide exceptional hospitality to our new and returning exhibitors. To support that effort, the following is complimentary: housing (on a request basis and subject to availability), porter services at both set-up and break-down, weekend parking, artist dinner on the Saturday evening of the Show, listing in the Show program and on the Show website, featured social media spotlight at least once prior to the Show dates.
 
With nearly a third of the participants exhibiting for the first time, we typically attract over 2,000 people to the weekend event, and we hope to introduce more patrons to our event this year. All proceeds from fees and generous community sponsorships directly support the Museum’s mission of providing meaningful art experiences and education to the Mid-Shore of Maryland.
 
11417145856?profile=RESIZE_400xWe are excited to announce a one-day outdoor component to the Academy Art Museum Craft Show: The Craft Show Marketplace. Outdoor booths will be available on the street that connects the two buildings of the Craft Show. This will give more artists the opportunity to participate in a highly visible space as well as adding an extra level of interest to patrons attending the show.
 
 
 
Contact: Jennifer Chrzanowski craftshow@academyartmuseum.org
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#1: American Craft Made
Online Artists Directory & Online Pop Up Marketplaces
 
The American Craft Made Online Artists Directory is new for 2022 and represents the evolution of our online marketplace events into an opportunity for artists to gain visibility and sell their work over the course of an entire year.10347588057?profile=RESIZE_400x
Apply April 1 - May 1, 2022
 
This program will bring contemporary craft artists from around the country together in a directory designed to share their work and their story and offer opportunities to participate in exclusive online marketplace events. Artists will be promoted to our targeted craft audience of over 60,000 email subscribers and 100,000 social media followers. Directory artists will also be the first to be considered for partnerships and collaborations as they arise.
 
Our e-commerce platform has reached over 160,000 visitors and generated over $617,000 in revenue for participating artists since the launch in fall
2020.
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#2: 35th Annual American Craft Made / St. Paul
October 7, 8, & 9
St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul RiverCentre
Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
300 Artists
 
Deadline: May 1
 
Application fee: $45      Booth fee: Varies
 
Now in its 35th year, the St. Paul marketplace’s established show attracts a loyal regional audience, many of whom are collectors. The event draws eight thousand attendees on average from Minnesota’s Twin Cities of Minneapolis (where ACC has its headquarters) and St. Paul, as well as western Wisconsin. It’s held at Saint Paul RiverCentre, a premiere facility in the heart of downtown. Total artist sales for our 2019 St. Paul show came to an estimated $1.2 million.
10347537901?profile=RESIZE_710xArtists who already applied to the 2022 St. Paul show last summer do not need to re-apply. In order to balance our media makeup we are specifically calling for applications for work within the clothing and accessories and home goods categories. Jewelry applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
 
 
Contact: Alaina Nuehring anuehring@craftcouncil.org
 
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#3: 46th Annual American Craft Made / Baltimore
March 3, 4, & 5, 2023
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore Convention Center
Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 11am-5pm
450 Artists
Deadline: July 15, 2022
 
Application fee: $45      Booth fee: Varies
 
Coming up on its 46th year, the Baltimore marketplace is our flagship event and takes place at the impressive Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland.
10347577886?profile=RESIZE_584xWith an average attendance of 17 thousand annually, this highly competitive and prestigious marketplace is a must-attend event for the craft community, attracting artists, buyers, and craft appreciators from across the United States. Total retail artist sales for our 2019 Baltimore show came to an estimated $5.2 million.
 
 
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