American Craft Made Baltimore
The largest juried craft fair on the East Coast.
Now in its 49th year, American Craft Made Baltimore brings together 400 artists, 10,000 attendees, and dozens of local partner organizations from across the East Coast for shopping, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and connection through craft.
Event details.
DATES
February 20–22, 2026
HOURS
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday & Saturday / 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday
The box office opens one hour prior to the start of the fair each day.
LOCATION
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
PARKING
See parking and transit options on the Baltimore Convention Center website.
Get tickets
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 1 at 11 AM, Eastern time.
Single-day tickets
Admission to one day of American Craft Made Baltimore. Purchase single-day tickets in advance and redeem them for any of the three event days, or purchase tickets day-of at the box office.
Full-weekend tickets
Admission to all three days of American Craft Made Baltimore. May be purchased in advance or day-of at the box office.
ACC member discounts
ACC members receive two free single-day tickets per day or two full-weekend tickets per event as part of their membership, as well as discounts on single-day and full-weekend tickets beyond the first two. Become a member!
Group rate tickets
Save up to 50% on single-day admission when purchasing for groups of 10 or more. Group tickets must be purchased in advance. For information, please contact Alaina Clarke, [email protected].
What to expect.
Aisles of shopping
Shop handcrafted goods from nearly 400 artists from across the country.
Hands-on activities
Participate in activities and demonstrations led by local arts organizations.
Additional events
Meet artists and appreciators of the handcrafted at special events and celebrations throughout the weekend.
School-to-Market
This unique program offers practical insight and exposure to students pursuing a career in craft.
ACC member lounge
Members and exhibiting artists can take a break from the show in this relaxing space.
Become a Let's Make! partner.
Explore fun and educational demonstrations and interactive activities led by regional arts organizations, partners, and artists.
Become a School-to-Market partner.
This unique program offers craft education students a critical opportunity for real-world experience– building their brand, honing their sales skills, and engaging with audiences.
Volunteer at the fair.
ACC relies on the support of volunteers to produce American Craft Made Baltimore and make the event a success. In addition to making an impact, volunteering is a great way to connect with fellow artists and craft enthusiasts from all corners of the country.
Become a sponsor.
As a sponsor, your brand will be showcased to a dedicated audience that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and community impact. Sponsorship packages offer unique benefits and visibility, tailored to help you connect meaningfully with ACC’s expansive craft community.
Exhibitor applications.
Applications for the 2026 fair have now closed. Thank you for applying for the opportunity to share your story and sell your work to ACC’s audience of craft enthusiasts and supporters. Participation is open to artists and makers from across the country who create work that reflects the diversity of contemporary craft.
Learn more about the jurors for the 2026 marketplace!
Meet the jurors.
Get to know our distinguished panel jurying the 2026 show.
Tom Turner
Thomas (Tom) Turner is an award-winning jewelry artist and American Craft Council Life Trustee.
Nora Atkinson
Nora Atkinson is a nationally recognized curator and museum leader known for advancing bold, contemporary conversations around craft and design.
Cedric Mitchell
Cedric Mitchell is a Los Angeles-based glass artist using vibrant color and intricate arrangements to create visually captivating sculptures and objects that embody both beauty and meaning.
Cara Ober
Cara Ober is an artist, arts writer, curator, and the Executive Director and Publisher of BmoreArt, Baltimore’s platform for art and culture.
Show awards.
Recognizing artists and excellence in the field of craft.
Learn more about the juried awards given out to outstanding artists participating in American Craft Made Baltimore.
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These awards celebrate artists who demonstrate exceptional quality of work, mastery of material, and entrepreneurial effort, and whose values align with ACC’s priority to create healthy, vibrant, and equitable marketplaces.
The ACC Awards of Excellence include four individual awards. Three of those awards follow the general marketplace categories of: Home & Living, Jewelry, Apparel & Accessories; and one award recognizes those newest to our marketplace: Emerging Artist. Winners receive a cash prize and guaranteed entry into the next Baltimore marketplace.
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The James Renwick Alliance for Craft (JRACraft) partners with the American Craft Council to present this annual award which highlights artists at American Craft Made Baltimore who are using innovative techniques or materials.
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The Asé Design Award for Excellence in Wood is an annual award provided by Darryl Patterson, Baltimore-based artist and designer and ACC Trustee, and Lawrence Moore, co-founder of Asé Design Studio. The award honors their commitment to community empowerment and meaningful engagement. Patterson and Moore are both long-time designers and woodworkers, and this award recognizes excellence in American Craft Made Baltimore in the medium of wood, with the winner receiving a cash prize of $500.
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The CERF+ Emerging Artist Readiness Award is an annual award (over five years from 2025-2030) provided by the Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+), a non-profit organization that provides craft artists with emergency relief and preparedness grants as well as education, advocating for craft artists through every step of their creative journeys.
The CERF+ Emerging Artist Readiness Award provides a $1,000 grant to one early career/emerging artist participating in American Craft Made Baltimore to safeguard their craft-based practice from a future emergency. Awardees are then invited to nominate a peer in the field of craft who would benefit from funds to safeguard their practice, and this peer is awarded $1,000 as well.
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This annual award is intended to encourage fiber artists who might not otherwise take the risk to participate in an ACC marketplace. The grant provides a free booth, a stipend to assist with marketplace expenses, and a one-year ACC membership. The grant is made possible by generous donors who have contributed to ACC in Randall’s memory.