American Craft Made Baltimore
Discover, collect, and create at 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.
Get tickets.
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9 at 11 a.m. Eastern time.
SINGLE-DAY TICKETS
$10 Early Bird* / $15 General Admission
Single-day tickets offer access to one day of American Craft Made. Individuals may purchase single-day tickets in advance and redeem them for any of the three event days, or may purchase single-day tickets day-of at the box office.
WEEKEND PASSES
$26 Early Bird* / $38 General Admission
Weekend Passes offer access to all three days of American Craft Made as well as access to the Artist Reception & Award Ceremony. Weekend Passes may be purchased in advance or in-person on Friday or Saturday at the box office.
ACC MEMBER DISCOUNTS
ACC members receive two free single-day tickets per day or two Weekend Passes per event as part of their membership, as well as discounts on single-day and Weekend Passes beyond the first two. Become a member!
GROUP TICKET DISCOUNTS
ACC offers discounts of up to 50% on single-day admission purchased for groups of 10 or more. Discounts vary based on group size. Group tickets must be arranged in advance. Group rates do not apply for walk-up purchases. For information, please contact Katie Johnson, kjohnson@craftcouncil.org.
*Early Bird pricing ends 11:59 P.M. on February 20, 2025.
New this year.
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! RETURNS
Participate in fun and educational activities and demonstrations led by local arts organizations and community partners in our Let’s Make! experience.
FULL-WEEKEND PASSES
Full-weekend passes will now offer access for all three days of the 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.
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.
Exhibitors & artists.
Lineup announced soon.
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.
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 Kickoff 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 Lounge