Events
American Craft Made - Baltimore
Join us in person to shop for beautiful handmade pieces and hear the story of how they were made straight from the person who made them. American Craft Made / Baltimore introduces you to seasoned and up-and-coming craft artists alike, with more 60 exhibitors participating through our Emerging Artists or School-to-Market programs. Plus, get to know our community partner organizations, whose work showcases the vision and uniqueness of craft from the Baltimore region.
Formerly known as American Craft Shows, American Craft Made is a program of the national nonprofit American Craft Council designed to support artists in their practice and connect people to craft.
Bob Ebendorf and The Usual Suspects
This dimensional biography of renowned jeweler Robert Ebendorf features a selection of works from the artist alongside the students and mentors who helped to embolden his wildly original practice of transforming found and natural objects into incredible adornments.
Participating Artists: Lorena Angulo, Kat Cole, Dan DiCaprio, Robert Ebendorf, Ashley Gilreath, Caroline Gore, Gabrielle Gould, Charity Hall, Abigail Heuss, Tara Locklear, Sharon Massey, Barbara McFadyen, Kathryn Osgood, Kayla Staigvil, Liz Steiner, Laura Wood
ADORN: A Jewelry Invitational
On Exhibit: January 27 - February 24, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 4, 4-7 PM
American Craft Made / St. Paul
The ACC will be back at the Saint Paul RiverCentre for their hometown marketplace—now in its 35th year! Don't miss this opportunity to meet and shop for craft from over 150 artists from across the country and discover that perfect handmade piece to take home with you. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. ACC members get in free!
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) is a world-class and award-winning celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts. This year’s festival will include 250 national and international renowned and emerging artists, offering an interactive art experience for everyone. The weekend includes 20 performing artists, Creation Station with children’s activities and food. CCAF relies on the support of a number of partners, some of whom have supported the event for more than 20 years, who activate the site with innovative experiences.
Cherry Creek North, the Festival is located on 2nd and 3rd Avenues from Clayton to Steele and between 2nd and 3rd Avenues from Detroit to Steele.
American Craft Made
The American Craft Council’s flagship marketplace is back, and we can’t wait to gather in person again after two years! Come out to support and shop from more than 350 artists and take a weekend to celebrate all things handmade. Can’t make it to Baltimore? The online side of American Craft Made is designed to bring our exciting marketplace to you wherever you are.
Now in its 45th year, this ACC event was formerly known as our Baltimore American Craft Show. Mark your calendar and join us for the stellar handmade goods and inspiring connections with artists you've come to expect—with a fresh new look and feel.
Smithsonian Craft Show
This year’s Smithsonian Craft Show, FUTURE FOCUS, celebrates recognized mastery and new directions in craft and design.
Come greet 120 jury-selected artists, working in a range of media and price points. You’ll see the latest work of returning favorites and outstanding newcomers, and enjoy new approaches to materials, execution and sustainable design. Expect to be surprised and inspired.
Craft in America: JEWELRY
We invite you to enjoy and share our new JEWELRY episode featuring nature-inspired jewelry artist Gabrielle Gould.
NOW STREAMING on the PBS Video App, craftinamerica.org, and pbs.org/craftinamerica
PBS premiere December 10, 2021 at 10 p.m. (check local listings)
Jewelry designer Gabrielle Gould makes her jewelry by hand in her studio in St. Augustine, Florida. She considers herself a modern-day hunter-gatherer and works with found objects like feathers and shells. The animal and nature forms that Gabrielle uses represent a figurative view of the way she sees her environment.
Wayne Art Center CraftForms 2021
26th International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, showcase works in basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood.
Craft + Design
Now in its 57th year, Craft + Design is a museum-quality show that has garnered a reputation for showcasing the finest in contemporary craft. Shoppers spend the weekend browsing the work of artists from all over the country. Awards are presented in ceramics, precious metals, glass, wood and recycled materials, contemporary design, innovative use of traditional craft materials and fiber. Hosted by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Gabrielle will join over 250 artists at this juried art fair over Labor Day weekend. Admission is free, but please check the website to reserve your free ticket to help the event hosts manage traffic flow and ensure a healthy and safe event for everyone.
ACC Baltimore
More than 600 diverse makers from around North America, carefully chosen for the quality of their work and impact in the creative economy.
Biennial Members Exhibition, Fuller Craft Museum
Fuller Craft Museum reopens to the general public on August 6, 2020.
Annual Valentines Show
de novo represents the finest contemporary jewelry artists from around the world.
Adorn: A Jewelry Invitational
A national jewelry invitational featuring a broad cross-section of wearable designs by a mix of accomplished jewelry artists from across the country.