Tag: Maine Crafts Association
2021 Guild Fine Craft Show Preview Party
Beginning in 2020, the Maine Crafts Association assumed management of four fine craft shows previously managed by the Maine Crafts Guild. The intent of the shows, as it was under Maine Crafts Guild management, is to nurture a marketplace where the public can see, collect and learn about the highest quality craft objects made by […]
MCA Essay Series: What Maine Craft Means to Me
By Nisa Smiley At first glance, the word “craft” brings to mind modesty and simplicity and yet, it encompasses so much more. Craft is universal. Human history is rich with craft traditions, livelihoods, and artifacts, collectively telling the stories of who we were, then and there. Any time functional objects were needed, from dishes to […]
Maine Crafts Association Provides Updates and Resources for Artists
The Maine Crafts Association has been posting updates on COVID-19 actions and decisions, as well as providing resources for artists and crafters, through its website. Recent updates: The Center for Maine Craft + Maine Craft Portland is closed until further notice. Maine Crafts Association operations and staffing has been reduced to a minimum. The MCA […]
