Tag: craft

Maine Crafts Association & Shop Maine Craft announce new board president

Lawrence Hollins is the new president of the board of directors of the Maine Crafts Association & Shop Maine Craft. Hollin is the associate publisher at Down East Enterprise, where he manages Down East Magazine and all its ancillary products, including its retail shop, adventure trips and custom publishing solutions. Hollins joined the board of […]

2023 Maine Craft Artist Award: Ellen Wieske

The Maine Crafts Association has named metalsmith, gallery owner and educator Ellen Wieske as a recipient of the 2023 Maine Craft Artist Award. The award recognizes Wieske’s many accomplishments as a metalsmith pioneering a style and use of non-precious materials, creating an exhibition space to uplift artists, countless hours of providing education to students, and […]

Mentors + Apprentices: Work from Maine + New Hampshire’s 2023 Craft Apprentice Program opens Oct. 6

The Maine Craft Association’s Craft Apprentice Program, developed and offered in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission & the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, provides mentor craft artists and apprentices the opportunity to learn, create and connect. The program is designed to advance and expand the apprentice’s craft studio practice and professional experience.  Nine mentor […]

Stop by Saltwater Artists Gallery during Maine Craft Weekend

Maine Craft Weekend is the annual statewide event that provides the public the opportunity to explore the work of Maine craft artists and businesses. This year’s event takes place Oct. 7 and 8.  Saltwater Artists Gallery in New Harbor invites interested visitors touring the Pemaquid peninsula to stop by for refreshments and to view jewelry […]

Archipelago celebrates Maine with ‘Coastal Mood’ exhibition and reception 

Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for “Coastal Mood” celebrating Maine, on display through Oct. 28. “Coastal Mood” shares works of six local artists using India ink, charcoal, stone, glass, watercolor, acrylic and wood as their media. Enjoy these depictions of Maine’s coastal mood with varied works on display.  Celebrate the second month […]

Stop by Turtle Gallery for end-of-season display during Maine Craft Weekend

In celebration of Maine Craft Weekend Oct. 7 and 8, Turtle Gallery invites the public to visit and see a selection of ceramics, glass, textiles, wood vessels and fine furniture, jewelry and many other media.  Turtle Gallery is just one stop on the Maine Crafts Association map of galleries and craftspeople open on the peninsula […]

Maine Craft Weekend returns for its 11th annual statewide event

Produced by Maine Crafts Association in partnership with Maine Made, Maine Craft Weekend is a statewide tour of Maine’s craft artist studios, businesses and special events, held on Oct. 7 and 8. The weekend is an educational, community-oriented, family-friendly event welcoming the public to explore and celebrate the lives and work of craft artists in […]

Archipelago celebrates Maine with new gallery show ‘Coastal Mood’

Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for “Coastal Mood” celebrating Maine, on display through Oct. 28. “Coastal Mood” shares works of six local artists using India ink, charcoal, stone, glass, watercolor, acrylic and wood as their media. Enjoy these depictions of Maine’s coastal mood with varied works on display.  Celebrate the second month […]

Guild Fine Craft Show returns to Ketcha Outdoors for indoor/outdoor show

Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show in Scarborough returns for its 13th season on the expansive grounds of Ketcha Outdoors on Sept. 16 and 17.  The indoor/outdoor show will feature exquisite fine craft designs for special occasions and everyday use handmade by the juried Guild level members of Maine Crafts Association, […]

Guild Fine Craft Show celebrates its 46th season with a preview party and seaside show in Bar Harbor

Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show returns for its 46th season with an indoor/outdoor show held at College of the Atlantic in downtown Bar Harbor, Aug. 11 to 13. Guild Fine Craft Shows feature exquisite fine craft designs for special occasions and everyday use handmade by the juried Guild level members […]