SHOWS

CONTINUING THE TRADITION
Juried shows featuring traditional & contemporary folk art, furniture and fine crafts by American artists.



FEATURED SHOWS
The Designer Craftsmen Show of Philadelphia
Virginia Fine Craft & Art Festival
The Early American Artisans Show
Wilton Historical Society presents
American Artistry -The Finest in American Craftsmanship


[ Info on Marilyn Gould's
American Artisans at Hancock Shaker Village Show 2005
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This list of juried shows is provided as a service to our viewers and artists. traditonalfolkart.com is not affiliated with any shows. Please use the contact information provided in each listing to obtain exhibitor applications or additional information.

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COLONIAL CRAFTSMAN'S FAIRE
May 17 - 18, 2008
Williamsburg, VA area
Endview Plantation in Newport News, Va. will be transformed into a market square of distinquished Craftsmen, dressed in colonial clothing & demonstrating trades/arts. Revolutionary War living history reenactors exhibiting camp life & drilling with authentic weaponry.
Participating TFA Artists
www.ColonialFaire.com

PARADISE CITY ARTS FESTIVAL / NORTHAMPTON
May 23 - 25, 2008
Three County Fairgrounds
Northampton, MA
info@paradisecityarts.com
(800) 511-9725
High end contemporary and traditional craft and fine art from the nation's top artists.
www.paradisecityarts.com

THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL
June 6 - 22, 2008
Pittsburgh PA
300+ artists in the Artists Market, popular concerts every day and evening, public art and special exhibitions.
www.artsfestival.net

NORTH GEORGIA FOLK POTTERS FESTIVAL
June 21, 2008
Banks County Middle School
712 Thompson Street
Homer, GA
Participating TFA Artists
www.northgafolkpottersfestival.com

KUTZTOWN PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FESTIVAL
June 28 - July 6, 2008
Kutztown Fair Grounds
Kutztown Pennsylvania
Kutztown University - Pa German Society presents a juried show of 200 folk and traditional american craft artisans. 2000 locally handmade quilts for sale and auction. folklife demonstrations, live music dancing and entertainment on 6 stages everyday. For details call toll free@ 1-888-674-6136.
Participating TFA Artists
www.Kutztownfestival.com

BERKSHIRES ARTS FESTIVAL
July 4 - 6, 2008
Ski Butternut, Route 23
Great Barrington, MA
185 Juried Artists and Artisans working in clay, wood, glass, fiber, jewelry, painting, graphics, sculpture, photography, etc., gourmet dining, demonstrations, live music.
www.berkshiresartsfestival.com

NANTUCKET FOLK ART & ARTISANS SHOW
July 10 - 11, 2008
Nantucket Island, MA
Small Friends on Nantucket
508.228.6769
Participating TFA Artists
www.smallfriendsnantucket.org

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
July 27, 2008
Austerlitz Historical Society
Route 22
Austerlitz, NY 12017
- Pamela Dalton
Participating TFA Artists

LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR
August 2 - 10, 2008
Mt Sunapee Resort, Newbury NH
10 AM - 5 PM daily
This annual nine-day event features both traditional and contemporary fine craft work by state-juried members of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
603.224.3375
Participating TFA Artists
www.nhcrafts.org/craftsmens_fair/craftsmensfair.html

AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL
August 15 - 17, 2008
Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA
American Craft Council
800-836-3470
Juried fine craft show offering an array of functional and sculptural objects in fiber, clay, glass, metal,wood, jewelery and clothing
www.craftcouncil.org

AMERICAN CRAFT EXPOSITION
August 21 - 24, 2008
Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
One of the country's premier fine craft shows brings together 150 superior artisans exhibiting one-of-a-kind, museum quality work.
www.americancraftexpo.org

A FAIR IN THE PARK
September 5 - 7, 2008
Mellon Park
Shadyside PA
A Fair In The Park features the overall highest quality crafts of any of Pittsburgh's festivals. Sponsored by The Craftmen's Guild of Pittsburgh.
www.craftsmensguild.org

COUNTRY LIVING FAIR
September 12 - 14, 2008
Ohio Village
Columbus OH
Call 1-866-500-FAIR for info
Participating TFA Artists
www.stellashows.com

2008 TRADITIONAL ARTISAN'S PREVIEW
September 13 - 14, 2008
Upper Bucks County VoTech School
Bedminster, PA
Small invitational show featuring the best in traditional craftsmanship. Proceeds benefit The Bedminster Land Conservancy.
215-795-2352
Participating TFA Artists
www.bedminsterlandconservancy.org

THE ART FESTIVAL ON WALNUT STREET
September 20 - 21, 2008
10th Annual Shadyside…The Art Festival on Walnut Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Walnut Street in Shadyside
Friday 12pm-9:30pm, Saturday from 10am-9:30pm and Sunday 10am-5pm
www.artfestival.com/art_festival/sept_2007_2.php

COUNTRY FOLK ART FESTIVAL
September 26 - 28, 2008
Kane County Fairgrounds
Randall Road
St. Charles, IL
Judy Marks
PO Box 134
Glen Ellyn, Il 60138
630-858-1568
Traditional Americana & Folk Art
24th year
Participating TFA Artists
www.folkartfest.com

HALLOWEEN & VINE
September 27, 2008
Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Ave
Petaluma, CA 95476
Halloween and Vine is a juried art show that celebrates the Harvest, Wine and Halloween. Held in the heart of downtown Sonoma, artisans from across the country gather to show and sell their wonderful works to the public.
Participating TFA Artists
www.halloweenandvine.com

THE ANNUAL WATERFORD HOMES TOUR AND CRAFTS FAIR
October 3 - 5, 2008
National Historic District of Waterford, VA
Near Leesburg, VA
10 am to 5 pm
Three day festival featuring the sale and demonstration of traditional crafts, tours of historic homes, military re-enactments, & art exhibits.
540-882-3018
Participating TFA Artists
www.waterfordva.org

GHOULTIDE GATHERING
October 4, 2008
Mill Race Village
215 Griswold
Northville, MI

8 am to 2 pm
Vaughn and Stephanie Rawson 517-676-4846
Scott Smith 269-553-1852

Fifteen nationally known Halloween artists from across the country will gather to sell Halloween art inspired by the antiques, the magical and the whimsical.

It is the only show of its kind in the Midwest and is a Halloween artists spectacular!

The event will be held in the historic village of Northville, Michigan.
Participating TFA Artists
www.ghoultidegathering.com

ARTS MARKETPLACE
October 11 - 12, 2008
Academy Art Museum
Easton, MD
One of the premier, indoor juried craft shows in the Mid-Atlantic. Over 40 artists working in a variety of media.
410-822-2787
Participating TFA Artists
www.art-academy.org

ANNUAL FINE FURNISHINGS PROVIDENCE SHOW
October 24 - 26, 2008
Rhode Island Convention Center
Providence, RI
Karla Little
401-841-9201
Furniture and Fine Crafts
www.finefurnishingsshow.com

COUNTRY FOLK ART FESTIVAL
October 24 - 26, 2008
Royal Plaza Trade Center
Marlbough, Massachusetts
Judy Marks
630-858-1568
www.folkartfest.com

OLDE VIRGINIA CHRISTMAS FAIR
October 24 - 26, 2008
Smith's Fort Plantation
just outside Williamsburg, VA
The Smith's Fort Plantation will be transformed into ye "market square of craftsmen". Just moments away from the comfortable lodging & eating establishments of Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown.
www.oldvirginiachristmas.com

October 25 - 26, 2008
The Community Cultural Center
Northern VA Community College
Annandale VA
Sharon Pierce McCullough
717-337-3060
www.virginiacraftfestivals.com

THE 59TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW
November 1 - 2, 2008
Pennsylvania Berks Campus of Penn State University
Reading PA
Considered one of the top guild shows in Pennsylvania
Participating TFA Artists
www.rbcrafts.org

FROM THE ARTISTS STUDIO
November 8 - 9, 2008
The David Lawrence Center
Pittsburgh PA
Pittsburgh is rated as one of the nations TOP arts cities by American Style Magazine.
Over 165 Juried Artists and Artisans working in clay, wood, glass, fiber, jewelry, painting, graphics, sculpture, photography, etc as well as demonstrations.
www.americancraftmarketing.com/pittsburgh.htm

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW
November 13 - 16, 2008
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Exhibit Hall D
12th & Arch Strrets
Philadelphia PA
This premier show and sale of contemporary craft includes 195 of the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States.
www.pmacraftshow.org

November 15 - 16, 2008
Wilton High School Field House
Rt.7, Wilton, Connecticut
The Wilton Historical Society presents
American Artistry
Marilyn Gould / Wilton Historical Society
203.762.7257
Participating TFA Artists
www.wiltonhistorical.org

YORK FOLK ART AND CRAFT SHOW
November 21 - 23, 2008
Memorial Hall East
York Expo Center
York, PA
Goodrich Promotions
[717] 796.2380
Juried, invitational show featuring over 100 of the nation's most celebrated artisans who have been featured in Country Home, Country Living & Early American Life magazines.
Participating TFA Artists
www.goodrichpromotions.com/york_folkart/index.html

ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW AND SALE CHICAGO
December 4 - 7, 2008
The Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL
Merchandise Mart Properties
321-527-4141
Fine art and fine craft, jewelery and apparel, in a gallery setting
Participating TFA Artists
www.oneofakind.com

PA GERMAN FOLK ART SALE
December 6 - 31, 2008
Mennonite Heritage Center
565 Yoder Road
Harleysville PA
Folk art by contemporary artists inspired by old traditions
Participating TFA Artists
www.mhep.org


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