The Portland Fine Craft Show Returns to the Arts District to Celebrate Locally Made Craft
Imagine, internationally honored artists with studios tucked away on Maine’s rural routes and byways, along lakes and mountains, where they perfect their craft. Not necessarily the easiest to reach for many of us. But on August 24th, some of the best will be coming to Portland.
Shop Maine Craft presents the ninth annual Portland Fine Craft Show. The outdoor show will be held rain or shine in the heart of Portland’s Arts District on Saturday, August 24th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show is located in a large parking lot on Free Street next to the Portland Museum of Art. It is free and open to the public.
-Photo by Tony Zeli, 2023
Shop Maine Craft organizes the Portland Fine Craft Show along with other shows and special events around the state. These shows support Maine’s creative economy by creating direct income opportunities for craft artists, says Show Director Simonne Feeney.
“Our organization is excited to bring back the show for another year, it’s a celebration of the incredible talent and creativity of our craft community and nurtures an appreciation for work that is handmade,” says Feeney.
The Craft Artists
This single-day event features the work of over one hundred juried fine craft artists from Maine and the Northeast. Attendees can expect to find a wide variety of quality work. Categories include basketry, ceramics, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, printmaking, stone, and wood.
The Portland Fine Craft Show is a juried show, and selection is rigorous, say event organizers. For those artists honored with a chance to exhibit their craft, the show represents a rare chance to reach new customers.
And one craft artist will have the honor of winning the 2024 People’s Choice Award. Attendees can vote for their favorite exhibitor at the Shop Maine Craft information booth.
2024 Portland Fine Craft Show
In addition to the vibrant mix of craft artists who will be exhibiting their craft, the show will feature demonstrations of craft techniques and outreach booths spotlighting New England arts organizations, craft guilds, and schools.
The show is free and open to the public.
- Saturday, August 24, 2024
- 10 am – 5 pm
- Free Street Parking Lot @ 120 Free Street, Portland, ME
For more information visit shopmainecraft.com.
