American Craft Made Baltimore
The largest juried craft fair on the East Coast.
American Craft Made Baltimore showcases work by nearly 400 accomplished artists and makers alongside demonstrations, talks, and hands-on experiences. Now entering its 48th year, this immersive annual event attracts more than 10,000 dedicated collectors and enthusiasts.
Event details.
DATES
February 21-23, 2025
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.
New this year.
FULL-WEEKEND PASSES
Full-weekend passes will now offer access for all three days of the event.
LET’S MAKE! RETURNS
Participate in fun and educational activities and demonstrations led by local arts organizations and community partners in our Let’s Make! experience.
EXHIBITION HALL UPDATE
American Craft Made Baltimore 2025 will take place in Swing Hall and Halls F–G of the Baltimore Convention Center. Visitors will enter through the Otterbein Lobby, Level 100. For returning visitors, this was the location of our 2023 event.
Let's Make!
Explore craft demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Let’s Make! is an interactive exhibit in American Craft Made showcasing the process and skill that goes into making carefully crafted goods. Explore fun and educational demonstrations and interactive activities led by regional arts organizations, partners, and businesses.
Find accommodations.
Get discounted rates on hotel rooms within walking distance of American Craft Made.
Volunteer at the show.
ACC relies on the support of numerous volunteers to produce American Craft Made Baltimore. Volunteer help in an array of important roles to make the event a success. Volunteering for this event is a great opportunity to meet and connect with your fellow craft enthusiasts, and artists from all corners of the country!
What to expect.
Plan your visit!
Shop extraordinary artists
Shop handcrafted goods from nearly 400 artists from across the country. Meet and connect with the makers at booths throughout the convention center.
Hands-on activities
Participate in fun and educational activities and demonstrations led by local arts organizations and community partners in our Let’s Make! experience.
Gather together
Meet artists and appreciators of the handcrafted at special events and celebrations throughout the weekend.
School-to-Market
Support students and emerging artists through our School-to-Market program, which offers real-life marketplace experience to students pursuing craft as a career. We open our marketplaces to artists in craft education programs across the country to give them the practical insight and exposure to launch a successful practice after graduation.
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Based in Baltimore, MD
#Jewelry - Metal
Location 100
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Based in New Brunswick, NJ
#Jewelry - Metal
Location 101
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Based in Brooklyn, NY
#Clothing - Accessories
Location 102
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Based in Pittsburgh, PA
#Clothing
Location 103
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Based in Sharon, CT
#Ceramics
Location 104
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Based in Lexington, KY
#Wood
Location 105
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Based in Philadelphia, PA
#Jewelry - Enamel
Location 106
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Based in Pottstown, PA
#Clothing - Accessories
Location 107
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Based in Greenfield, MA
#Glass
Location 108
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Based in New Smyrna Beach, FL
#Jewelry - Metal
Location 110
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Based in Skillman, NJ
#Furniture
Location 111
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Based in Bel Air, MD
#Clothing - Accessories
Location 112
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Based in Princeton, NJ
#Glass
Location 114
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Based in Dobbs Ferry, NY
#Jewelry - Non-Metal
Location 115
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Based in Santa Cruz, CA
#Jewelry - Enamel
Location 116
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Based in Chestertown, MD
#Clothing - Accessories
Location 117
Exhibitors & artists.
Browse, sort, and search the artists participating in this year’s event. Booth locations will be added to each artist’s listing closer to the event.
You are now entering a filterable feed of Event Artists.
383 artists
Show awards.
Recognizing artists and excellence in the field of craft.
Learn more about the juried awards given out to artists participating in American Craft Made. The awards are presented in person at the annual award ceremony.
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American Craft Council Awards of Excellence celebrate outstanding artists in our marketplaces. Our awards recognize makers who demonstrate exceptional quality of work and entrepreneurial effort, and whose values align with ACC’s mission to create healthy, vibrant, and equitable marketplaces.
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This award is a recognition of excellence within American Craft Made for the media of wood, with the winner receiving a cash prize of $500.
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The CERF+ Emerging Artist Readiness Award provides a $1,000 grant to one early career/emerging artist participating in American Craft Made, to safeguard their craft-based practice from a future emergency.
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This grant aims 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.
Related events.
Explore other activities happening during American Craft Made.
American Craft Made Kick-Off Party
Thursday, February 20, 2025
6–8 p.m.
Made in Baltimore
Kick off this year’s event with a party just two blocks from the Baltimore Convention Center!
Artist Reception & Awards Ceremony
Saturday, February 22, 2025
6–7:30 p.m.
Baltimore Convention Center – Camden Lobby