(Bar Harbor, ME) Produced by Shop Maine Craft, the Guild Fine Craft Show returns for its 47th season with an indoor/outdoor show held at College of the Atlantic in downtown Bar Harbor, August 9 – 11. The show proudly presents a juried collection of handcrafted items by the Guild level members of the Maine Crafts Association and distinguished guests. Browse the work of 50 of the region’s finest craft artists in a beautiful setting, with opportunities to meet the artists and purchase unique handcrafted items.
The Guild shows are a well-established artist marketplace welcoming the public to see, collect and learn about the highest quality craft objects made by a membership of dedicated, talented and skilled craft artists. The show features 50 fine craft artists exhibiting handmade jewelry, ceramics, basketry, wood, metal, fiber, paper, glass, furniture and more.
The show opens on Friday, August 9 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and will feature a live jazz trio.
Show director, Lizz Brown of Shop Maine Craft said, “We are thrilled to return to the gorgeous campus of COA, which serves as a perfect complement to the exquisite work you will find at the show. In addition to the Guild level members of Maine Crafts Association, this year we are excited to welcome 15 guest exhibitors from New England, adding new faces, mediums and high quality work to this historic show!”
Event Details
Show hours are: Friday, August 9 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm; Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $5, and those under 18 may attend free of charge. The College of the Atlantic is located at 105 Eden Road in Bar Harbor. For more information, please email Lizz Brown, Show Director at lizz@shopmainecraft.com or visit shopmainecraft.com.
About Shop Maine Craft
Shop Maine Craft, the retail affiliate of nonprofit Maine Crafts Association, strengthens Maine’s creative economy by creating income opportunities for craft artists through gallery sales, craft shows, marketing and events. More is available at shopmainecraft.com.
2024 Remaining Show Calendar:
Portland Fine Craft Show
August 24, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 120 Free Street, Portland
Free admission
Guild Fine Craft Show: Brunswick
October 26 + 27, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Fort Andross Mill Complex, Brunswick
$5 weekend admission — under 18 free
