Tag: craft
CMCA held Makers Market
CMCA’s annual Makers Market in Rockland was held on Aug. 9. Kirby Porterfield and the Faith Leaders New Music Ensemble provided music, and Dorman’s Dairy Dream Ice Cream Truck provided food. Artisans included Alexa Stark, Allison McKeen, Anneli Skaar, Autumn Cipala, Bellearth Studio, Blue Feet Studio, Coppice Tree Hooking, Cory B Ceramics, Elizabeth Benotti, Erica […]
Discover artful objects to live with, wear and cherish at the 10th annual Portland Fine Craft Show
Shop Maine Craft proudly announces the 10th annual Portland Fine Craft Show, taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 in the heart of Portland’s Arts District, in the private parking area at 120 Free Street. This free, single day, outdoor event is a beloved tradition and a cornerstone of Maine’s vibrant art […]
Found Object: Where makers, collectors and curious creatives converge
Something special is happening in Portland’s East End on June 28, and it’s not your average craft fair. Found Object, presented by Shop Maine Craft, is a one-day marketplace of studio seconds, surplus supplies and hands-on creative energy that invites shoppers, collectors and fellow artists alike to discover unexpected treasures. The event will take place […]
Maine Craft Artist Awards go to Karen Gelardi and Daniel Minter
Each year, the Maine Crafts Association honors individual craft artists with the Maine Craft Artist Award to recognize them for exceptional bodies of work and/or their contributions to the field of craft in Maine. The award acknowledges the artist’s dedication, conferring a distinguishing mark of excellence. The award is selected by an appointed juror, […]
Archipelago celebrates Maine art and craft with Holiday Art and Craft Bonanza
Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for a special Holiday Art and Craft Bonanza opening on Nov. 1 and showing through Jan. 4. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 1 during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk. Meet the artists and share food, drink, and conversations. Archipelago shares […]
Guild Fine Craft Show returns for its eighth season in October
Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show returns for its eighth season with an indoor show held at the historic Fort Andross Mill in downtown Brunswick, Oct. 26 and 27. Proudly presenting a juried collection of handcrafted items by the Guild level members of the Maine Crafts Association, browse the work […]
Terrill Waldman and Charlie Jenkins will be at Tandem Glass for Maine Craft Weekend
Join Terrill Waldman and Charlie Jenkins at Tandem Glass for Maine Craft Weekend Oct. 5 and 6. This event boasts the talents of 10 craft artists and their fine wares. Come browse hand made jewelry, blown glass, pottery from three artists, two fine art painters, handmade paper lighting and glass lighting, hand-dyed and sewn […]
Maine Craft Weekend returns for a statewide celebration of craft
The annual Maine Craft Weekend will return Oct. 5 and 6, showcasing rich and diverse craftsmanship across the state. This annual celebration, organized by event partners Maine Craft Association and Maine Made, invites visitors to explore Maine’s vibrant craft scene by visiting studios, galleries, and arts organizations, meeting local artists, and experiencing the process behind […]
Craft Apprentice Program 2024 Capstone Exhibition opens at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts
The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission and the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, proudly announce the opening of the eighth annual Craft Apprentice Program Capstone Exhibition. The event will be held at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Edgecomb, opening Oct. 4 and running through Oct. 29. A reception […]
Archipelago celebrates Maine’s coast with new gallery show ‘Visions’
Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for “Visions: Maine’s Coastal Edges,” on view in the gallery from Sept. 6 to Oct. 26, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6 during Rockland’s First Friday Art Walk. The gallery shares recent works from Kaitlyn Miller, Randy Fein and Anne Stuer. These three […]
