Tag: craft

Guild Fine Craft Show: Belfast returns with a new venue

Shop Maine Craft is excited to announce the return of Guild Fine Craft Show: Belfast after two years hiding out from COVID, and with a brand new venue: Waterfall Arts. Waterfall Arts, founded in 2000, is a 501(c)(3) charitable and educational nonprofit organization. It is a community arts center located in Belfast that meets its […]

‘3D Love’: works by The Art Department at MCA

Maine Craft Portland presents the 3D LOVE themed work from members of The Art Department of Portland, Feb. 4 to 27 at at Maine Craft Portland. Many mediums and objects will be represented and for sale in a multitude of expressions of love, life and courage. A love-fest not to be missed!  The Art Department, […]

Karina Steele solo exhibition at MCA

Shop Maine Craft presents an exhibition of work by Karina Steele at the Center for Maine Craft, 24 Service Plaza Dr, West Gardiner. Karina Steele is a woodworker based in Camden. From hand-carved household kitchen objects to sculptural wall hangings, Karina’s work scales from large installations in commercial spaces to kitchen and home goods. The […]

Deadline Fast Approaching: Apply now to the 2022 Portland Fine Craft Show

Application Dates: Through Feb. 1 Application Fee: MCA Members $20; Non-members $25 Late Application Date: Feb. 2 to 15 (fee increased to $50 for all) The online application for the seventh annual Portland Fine Craft Show is open through Juried Art Services. Now is your chance to apply and join 100+ exhibitors from Maine and […]

Shop Maine Craft Program + Event Calendar and Deadlines

2022 EVENTS Feb 1: Deadline: Apply for Portland Fine Craft Show 2022 Feb 3 – April 2: Karina Steele exhibition at the Center for Maine Craft Feb 4 – 27: 3D Love, Works by the Art Department exhibition Feb 15: Deadline: Downeast Magazine (May Issue) co-op ad March 10: Deadline: Portland Monthly (Summerguide) co-op ad […]

MCA’s Weekend Workshop announced for May

At long last, MCA’s beloved Weekend Workshop is back with three and a half days of your choice of seven workshops, held at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle. The Workshop will be held May 12 to 15.  Online registration is open. Students select first and second choices for workshops and accommodations, with […]

Shop Maine Craft offers Dasher Delivery of Maine-made crafts

Shop Maine Craft is shining up its sleigh in preparation to deliver handcrafted goodies to the locals this December! With expected mail delays on the horizon, they wanted to create a new way to reliably send and receive Maine-made gifts. Not only are you guaranteed to receive your order in a timely manner, but it’s […]

Visit Freeport for Maine Craft Weekend

Visit Freeport on Oct. 1 to 3 for Maine Craft Weekend. Freeport joins the map as a 2021 Featured City for Maine Craft Weekend with Visit Freeport’s 22nd annual Freeport Fall Festival. Throughout the village, you’ll discover an expansive array of Maine artists and craftsmen, as well as local food producers offering everything from jams […]

Visit Bucksport for Maine Craft Weekend

Maine Craft Weekend is Oct. 2 and 3 this year. Bucksport, a community located on the shores of the Penobscot River with a quaint and vibrant Main Street joins this year’s Maine Craft Weekend (MCW) as a Featured City. While in Bucksport, MCW attendees will find several events celebrating local art and craft. On Saturday, […]

Last chance to see current show at Archipelago

It’s that time of year! The leaves have begun to turn, apples are ripe for picking, and Maine fall weather is upon us. Archipelago staff is reflecting on the highlights of summer and looking ahead to a comfy and cozy fall season! The array of work in Archipelago’s gallery — a perfect capsule of Maine […]