The connection made between an artist and avid collector at a show is a rewarding experience - a purchase being the ultimate compliment to the artist, and for the buyer, a glimpse into the artist's mind and a sharing of their life.
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MARKET SQUARE TRADITIONAL WHOLESALE
February 5 - 7, 2012
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks, PA. Open to the trade only.
www.marketsquareshows.com
 
THE FEARRINGTON FOLK ART SHOW
February 18 - 19, 2012
Fearrington Village
2000 Village Center
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Join us for a rare opportunity to purchase art directly from over 35 of the South’s finest Folk Artists at the 10th annual Fearrington Folk Art Show. The weekend will be chock full of amazing art, discussions on all things folk art, demos and interviews with the artists, and a special 10th anniversary birthday party preview event on Friday the 17th.
www.fearrington.com/village/folkart.asp
 
AMERICAN CRAFT BALTIMORE SHOW
February 24 - 26, 2012
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
More than 700 of the country's leading craft artists present their latest hiqh-quality, handmade work.
www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore/
 
KENTUCKY CRAFTED, THE MARKET
March 1 - 4, 2012
Lexington Convention Center, 430 W. Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Now in its 30th year, Kentucky Crafted: The Market is a four-day event in early spring that has received numerous awards from American Style Magazine, the Kentucky Tourism Council and the Southeast Tourism Society.
www.kycraft.ky.gov
 
GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL CRAFT SHOW
March 2 - 4, 2012
Germantown Friends School
31 West Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Annual juried show known as "the other top craft show" in Philadelphia. High-end contemporary and traditional crafts. More info: 215-301-4711
www.germantownfriends.org
 
DESIGNER CRAFTSMEN SHOW OF PHILADELPHIA
March 9 - 11, 2012
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Oaks PA
Running in conjunction with The Greater Philadelphia Historic Home Show.
by Old House Media Group
Participating TFA Artists
www.oldhouseonline.com/historic-home-show/
 
PARADISE CITY MARLBOROUGH
March 16 - 18, 2012
Royal Plaza Trade Center
Marlborough MA
Contemporary & traditional fine craft showcasing the works of some of America's most prominent craftsmen.
www.paradisecityarts.com
 
SPRING CRAFTS AT MORRISTOWN
March 16 - 18, 2012
National Gaurd Armory
430 Western Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
Artrider (845) 331-7900
www.artrider.com
 
NORTH PENN SELECT CRAFT SHOW
March 17, 2012
North Penn High School
Lansdale, PA
Valley Forge Road and Summeytown Pike.
Exit 31 (Lansdale) of Northeast Extension of PA Turnpike. Left on Sumneytown Pike, @ 3 mi. south, left onto Valley Forge Road, you'll see high school on left - about 1 block.
Benefit North Penn High School Student Exchange Program
www.northpennifc.org
 
CATAWBA VALLEY POTTERY & ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
March 23 - 24, 2012
Hickory Metro Convention Center
Hickory, NC
This Festival is a fund raising event for two non-profit organizations, the Catawba County Historical Association and the North Carolina Pottery Center.
www.catawbavalleypotteryfestival.org
 
CRAFT BOSTON
March 23 - 25, 2012
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts
The show features 175 outstanding artists, showcasing one-of-a-kind and limited-edition pieces.
www.craftboston.org
 
CRAFTSMEN'S CLASSIC ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
March 23 - 25, 2012
Dulles Expo Center
Chantilly, VA
Features original designs and work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across America. Gilmore Shows is the promoter.
www.CraftShow.com
 
PHILADELPHIA INVITATIONAL FURNITURE SHOW
March 23 - 25, 2012
23rd Street Armory
Philadelphia PA
The Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show showcases exceptional artisan quality furniture and is the longest running exhibition of its kind. For 18 years we have cultivated an amazing array of handmade furniture and furnishings to suit all tastes.
www.pffshow.com
 
SMITHSONIAN CRAFT SHOW
April 19 - 22, 2012
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington DC 20001
The Smithsonian Craft Show is the nation's most prestigious juried exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts. Celebrating the Creative Spirit of America - 30th Anniversary!
Featuring 121 artists, including 44 first-time exhibitors.
www.smithsoniancraftshow.org
 
FOLK ART & FINE ARTISAN SHOW
April 27 - 29, 2012
Williamsburg VA
This event brings to the area some of the finest Artisans working in the Traditional American Crafts, along with a mixture of Antiques and Folk Art.
www.aashow.com
 
SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL
April 27 - 29, 2012
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD
Lovers of fine crafts and art will find more than 250 top artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture and home accessories, items for the garden, and photography.
www.Sugarloafcrafts.com
 
PA GUILD AT RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
May 11 - 13, 2012
Corner of 19th & Walnut St
Philadelphia PA 19103
More than 140 fine craftsmen and artisans from around the state and nation will showcase exquisite handmade jewelry, furniture, pottery, clothing and objects of art for the home, garden and you.
www.pacrafts.org/fine-craft-fairs/may-2/
 
PARADISE CITY NORTHAMPTON
May 26 - 28, 2012
Three County Fairgrounds
Northampton, MA
High end contemporary and traditional craft and fine art from the nation's top artists.
www.paradisecityarts.com
 
THREE RIVERS ARTS FESTIVAL
June 1 - 10, 2012
Pittsburgh PA
300+ artists in the Artists Market, popular concerts every day and evening, public art and special exhibitions.
www.artsfestival.net
 
WESTERN LOUDOUN ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR
June 9 - 10, 2012
Western Loudoun County, Virginia
Visit the working studios of 45+ talented artists while enjoying a picturesque drive through beautiful and historic western Loudoun County, VA. Presented by four organizations for the arts in western Loudoun. Call 540-338-7973.
www.wlast.org
 
THE GRAND LAKE STREAM FOLK ART FESTIVAL
July 28 - 29, 2012
Grand Lake Stream, Maine
Over the years the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival has established its reputation as one of the premier gatherings in New England. For more information contact the Grand Lake Stream Folk Art Festival Committee
at (207) 796-8199
www.grandlakestreamfolkartfestival.com
 
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
July 29, 2012
Austerlitz, NY
Early 19th century craft demonstrations and wares, live music, and blueberries. 518-392-0062.
www.oldausterlitz.org
 
KUTZTOWN FOLK FESTIVAL
July 29 - 8, 2012
Kutztown Fair Grounds
Kutztown Pennsylvania
Kutztown University Foundation 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.
www.Kutztownfestival.com
 
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL
August 3 - 5, 2012
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
 
LEAGUE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CRAFTSMEN'S FAIR
August 4 - 12, 2012
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
www.nhcrafts.org/craftsmens_fair/fair_home.html
 
PENNSYLVANIA GUILD FINE CRAFT FAIR
August 4 - 5, 2012
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
More than 180 expert craftspeople present a rich variety of one-of-a-kind craft including designer fashions, furniture and home furnishings, premium jewelry, and much more!
www.pacrafts.org/fine-craft-fairs/
 
AMERICAN CRAFT EXPOSITION
August 23 - 26, 2012
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
 
THE ART FESTIVAL ON WALNUT STREET
August 25 - 26, 2012
Pittsburgh PA
The Shadyside Art Festival on Walnut Street is in a popular upscale shopping district. This seven-block area draws shoppers from all over Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
Saturday 10am-9pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
www.artfestival.com
 
ARTS AND APPLES FESTIVAL
September 7 - 9, 2012
Rochester Park | Rochester Michigan
Presented by Paint Creek Center for the Arts, a nonprofit art center, the Art & Apples Festival is Michigan's second largest juried fine art festival with an average attendance of over 125,000 festival-goers and 285+ artists from across the country. The festival showcases artists from across the country,
www.artandapples.com/artandapples.php
 
BEDMINSTER TRADITIONAL ARTISAN SHOW
September 15 - 16, 2012
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
www.bedminstertraditionalartisanshow.com
 
ARMONK OUTDOOR ART SHOW
September 29 - 30, 2012
Community Park, 205 Business Park, Armonk, NY 10504
This fine art and fine crafts juried show is sponsored by the Friends of the North Castle Public Library, Inc. Proceeds benefit the North Castle Public Library and its Whippoorwill Hall theater. 10am to 5pm.
www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org
 
THE GUILD SHOW 2011
September 29 - 30, 2012
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
Teaneck, NJ
International Guild of Miniature Artisans
Preview - Saturday, September 29, 9-11 am
Saturday, September 29, 11 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, September 30, 10 am - 3:00 pm
www.igma.org/guild_show/
 
GHOULTIDE GATHERING
October 5 - 6, 2012
Chelsea Fairground :: 20501 Old US-12 Hwy :: Chelsea MI 48118
Twenty-nine juried artists work to create spooktacular collections to charm and sell at this Halloween-only show. The allure of finding original and one-of-a-kind Halloween artwork attracts collectors nationwide.
www.ghoultidegathering.com
 
ST JAMES COURT
October 5 - 7, 2012
Louisville, Kentucky
The St. James Court Art Show ® is a juried fine arts and fine crafts show. Always held the first full weekend of October, it hosts an impressive 750 artists from North America. Held in the heart of historic Old Louisville among the country's largest collection of Victorian homes.
www.stjamescourtartshow.com
 
WATERFORD HOMES TOUR AND CRAFTS FAIR
October 5 - 7, 2012
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
www.waterfordfoundation.org/fair/
 
AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS
October 6 - 7, 2012
Williamsburg, VA
An Occasion For The Arts is in Merchants Square Area of Colonial Williamsburg and on the streets of historic and downtown Williamsburg, Virginia. This event features fine artists, entertainment, live demonstrations, wine tasting and activities for the whole family.
www.aofta.org
 
AUTUMN IN AUSTERLITZ
October 7, 2012
Austerlitz, NY
Located in an historic 1840s living history museum in the Berkshires, this one day event features crafts, food, music and entertainment for children.
www.oldausterlitz.org/events
 
ACADEMY ART MUSEUM CRAFT SOW
October 19 - 21, 2012
Academy Art Museum, 106 South Street Easton, MD
The premier sale of original fine crafts on Maryland's Eastern Shore The Academy Art Museum's annual craft show will feature more than 60 of the nation's most distinguished craft artists.
410.822.287
www.academycraftshow.org
 
PENNSYLVANIA GUILD FINE CRAFT FESTIVAL
October 20 - 21, 2012
Montgomery County Community College
340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Explore handmade fine crafts and speak with the craftspeople who made them in a gorgeous outdoor setting.
www.pacrafts.org/fine-craft-fairs/october/
 
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW
November 8 - 11, 2012
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
 
PENNSYLVANIA GUILD FINE CRAFT FAIR
November 10 - 11, 2012
New location! Lancaster Convention Center
25 South Queen Street :: Lancaster, PA 17603
Holiday shopping made easy with gift ideas for family and friends, the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair features a rich array of fine craftsmen complemented by a selection of local emerging student artists.
www.pacrafts.org/fine-craft-fairs/november/
 
PARADISE CITY ARTS FESTIVAL MARLBOROUGH MA
November 16 - 18, 2012
Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
High-end fine craft and arts - mix of contemporary and traditional work from America's top artists.
www.paradisecityarts.com
 
PA GERMAN FOLK ART SALE
December 1 - 29, 2012
Mennonite Heritage Center
565 Yoder Road
Harleysville PA
Folk art by contemporary artists inspired by old traditions
www.mhep.org
 
ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOW AND SALE CHICAGO
December 6 - 9, 2012
The Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL
Merchandise Mart Properties
Fine art and fine craft, jewelery and apparel, in a gallery setting
www.oneofakindshowchicago.com
 
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