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Artist opportunities.


The American Craft Council offers some of the best opportunities to grow your career, sell your work, and connect with audiences throughout the country. Check back often for new exhibition opportunities and calls for applications. 

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Current opportunities.

From the largest juried craft show on the East Coast, to pop-up marketplaces and unique events, we present a wide array of marketplace or activity-focused events throughout the year.

  • Regional Craft Correspondents

    ACC is looking to contract four Regional Craft Correspondents to help illuminate the diverse, place-based traditions that define craft in America. This paid, yearlong opportunity is designed for artists and makers who are deeply connected to their local creative communities and eager to share their stories with a national audience.

    Deadline to Apply: November 21, 2025
    Commitment: 12 months (part-time, paid contract)

  • Early Career Artist Program

    Building on the benefits of ACC membership, which includes access to on-demand professional development workshops, an inspiring subscription to American Craft magazine, and discounted application fees, this program adds opportunities for advertising support, tool and equipment grants, and discounted booth fees to showcase your work at our marketplace events across the country.

    Application Open: April 9, 2025
    Application Deadline: Rolling

  • ACC members receive great access benefits to events throughout the country.

    American Craft Fest St. Paul 2026

    Participation is open to early-career artists and makers who create work that reflects the diversity of contemporary craft.

    Application Open: October 2, 2025
    Application Deadline: December 2, 2025

Stay in the loop.

Sign up for updates and information on artist opportunities by filling out this the form. We’ll reach out with application news and important programming dates.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Artists who join us at our marketplaces receive a variety of tools and resources to ensure their success before, during, and after the event. We use an online tool called the Artist Resource Center, where exhibitors can log in to review all of their information, pay booth fees, and access detailed resource pages. We also offer monthly Artist Support Calls where artists can join a virtual conversation with ACC staff and other artists to ask questions, share tips, or just listen in. Leading up to the event, ACC sends out a comprehensive exhibitor packet that details all the relevant information for loading in, loading out, and everything in between. This packet is also printed out and given to artists at check in. At the event, ACC provides booth sitting services at no charge, along with free Wi-Fi and other great perks. We strive to provide a great experience for both artists and event attendees.

  • Yes! We love to convene artists and strive to build community. Our flagship event, American Craft Made Baltimore, includes a Community Kick-Off party where artists can connect with each other and the Baltimore community at large. We also host a special Artists Reception and Award Ceremony on a separate evening. Our American Craft Fest S.t. Paul is a very social event that includes a low-key artist meet and greet the evening before the event opens, and lots of great opportunities to socialize throughout the weekend.

  • Artists keep 100% of their sales at ACC’s in-person marketplaces.

Become a member!

Craft is better when we experience it together. Support makers, celebrate the handcrafted, and explore the nationwide craft community with a membership to the American Craft Council. 

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