Advertise With Maine Crafts Association
Regular, thoughtful advertising helps artists reach the people who want to stay connected to Maine’s creative community and discover where to find Maine-made craft. Through our cooperative advertising program, the Maine Crafts Association purchases full-page magazine ads to elevate and support individual artists’ marketing efforts.
MCA members (Basic, Professional, Guild and Institutional) are invited to be featured in the ads alongside other MCA members with an image, contact information, and a few descriptive words.
The co-op marketing program is an opportunity for artists to share resources with Maine Crafts Association, benefit from professional graphic design, and market alongside other quality Maine companies with a full-page presence.
Sign-up now, pay later! You will be invoiced approximately 30 days before the issue date. We will be in touch regarding a final preview of the ad before it is sent to print, giving you the opportunity to make any final tweaks you may see fit.
Artists: How to Sign-up for Advertising
The Maine Crafts Association 2026 Cooperative Advertising schedule is now OPEN! Choose from nine different full page issues, sorted by the ad deadline date. This year, we have reserved spaces in the following publications: Decor Maine, Down East Magazine, Maine Home & Design, Maine Gallery + Studio Guide, and Portland Monthly Magazine.
Register now by clicking the button below.
Questions: contact Lizz Brown lizz@mainecrafts.org
1/3 Vertical Page (column) ads
In addition to the multi-artist full page ads we offer a limited number of single artist 1/3 page ads in Down East magazine. These ads feature one artist, with a larger presence along with MCA. These are offered on a first come first served basis several times a year at $500 each. In 2026 we have eight feature artist ads available. If interested contact lizz@mainecrafts.org to discuss options or see examples of past ads.
New in 2026: Digital Advertising with Down East magazine!
Sign up to advertise with us at downeast.com! These ads feature one Maine Crafts Association artist member, with a larger presence alongside Maine Crafts Association branding.
Cost: $250 for 50,000 impressions
Length of time will be determined by how long it takes to reach the 50,000 impressions. On average it will take 1-2 months to reach this quota, depending on the time of the year & other factors.
What is an impression? An impression is when a viewer sees your advertisement. An impression occurs any time a user opens a website page and your ad is visible.
Website statistics: On average, downeast.com has ~76,000 active users between the ages of 35 – 64, with 56% of users being from Maine. Statistics about your ad will be available after your ad finishes running.
Deadline to sign up: Rolling – you select a start date.
Available options:
Size 1: 300 x 250 (located on homepage)
Size 2: 728 x 90 (located within posts & pages)
How does it work?
1. Sign up by clicking the button above (or HERE) by selecting an ad size/location & when you would like to start the ad. Send us image(s).
2. We design the ad & get your approval.
3. Your ad stays visible on downeast.com until it reaches 50,000 impressions.
4. If someone clicks on the ad, it will be directed to the Digital Advertisers Directory on our website with your image linked to your website (one click!).
