This year, 555 MCA members and countless more friends and supporters came together to learn, create, and celebrate across Maine, engaging in a wide variety of programs, events, and activities.
240 exhibitors across 4 shows brought fine craft to thousands of shoppers and supporters, welcoming guest exhibitors from 9 nearby states.
Maine Craft Weekend partnered with 4 Featured Cities and supported 132 statewide events, offering the public meaningful ways to meet makers, explore studios, and celebrate craft in Maine.
At MCA’s Weekend Workshop at Haystack, 94 artists and makers gathered on Deer Isle for three days of intensive learning, making, and inspiration.
Through our Cooperative Advertising Program, 13 ads showcased 22 MCA members, amplifying artist visibility and driving sales.
Our cross-state Craft Apprentice Program supported 8 mentors and apprentices from Maine and New Hampshire, sustaining generational craft knowledge through seven months and 100 hours of dedicated studio practice.
Two Down East Adventures brought 11 participants into the studios of extraordinary Maine artists, creating intimate, hands-on learning experiences.
We honored two remarkable artist award recipients, Sarah Haskell and Gabriel Frey, celebrated by 65+ attendees at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art.
Our annual fashion fundraiser, STITCH, brought together 7 designers, 42 models, 8 style market vendors, and 155 attendees at Maine Studio Works in Portland’s East End.
The Center for Maine Craft was open 3,240 hours and carried the work of 300+ MCA members in the West Gardiner Service Plaza.
Across the year, 9 exhibitions featured 73 artists, sharing contemporary craft with thousands of visitors.
And none of this would have been possible without the support of 4 funders, 11 partners, and 22 sponsors, whose generosity fuels the programs that serve Maine’s craft artists.
“My participation as an exhibitor at the Portland Fine Craft Show is a cornerstone in my yearly show calendar. I love that this show provides as much value to me as a seasoned exhibitor as it did when I was just learning the ropes of running my own business. Exhibiting in PFCS has helped me grow a loyal customer base, make lasting connections with fellow artists, and build my brand and business reputation.” – Hilary Crowell, MCA Member
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