26th Annual Craft Show
Oct 27 - Oct 29, 2023
Bridging Fine Art & Community
The Academy Art Museum’s 26th Annual Craft Show will feature over 70 artists from across the United States on October 28 & 29, 2023, with a special Preview Event on October 27.
Event Info
Preview Event, October 27 from 5:30 – 9 pm
Tickets: $125 members, $150 non-members
VIP tickets with portrait-sitting: $175 Members, $200 non-members (on sale October 1)
Gain early access to the shopping event of the season as you support a great cause. Get a one-of-a-kind portrait made by Richmond-based artist Michael-Birch Pierce who will stitch your image using a standard home sewing machine. Pierce has embroidered portraits for celebrities such as John Malkovich and Leonardo DiCaprio and at celebrations hosted by Target, Hugo Boss, NBC, Visa, Delta and Airbnb.
New to the Show
Craft Show Marketplace: A One-Day Outdoor Fair
Saturday, October 28
Enjoy additional artists booths outside on South Street, while you enjoy fresh, handmade pizza and watch pasta making demonstrations from Piazza Italian Market.
Woodworks on Wheels with Mark Freibaum
Saturday & Sunday
$50 Members, $60 Non-Members
Make your own charcuterie board and learn basic woodworking skills in the process.
Click here to learn more and register >>
Little Crafters with Woodworks on Wheels
Sunday, 1 – 3 pm, FREE
Create your own pinewood derby car, then race it on the special derby track to see how fast it can go!
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Sarah Jesse Director, Academy Art Museum
Elizabeth “Diz” Hormel Chair, 2023 Craft Show
Jennifer Chrzanowski Director of Communications and Audience Development, Academy Art Museum
Elaine Gallagher Development Manager, Academy Art Museum
For more information: craftshow@academyartmuseum.org
Interested in volunteering? View Craft Show Volunteer Opportunities
Tickets & Info
Friday – October 27, 2023
Preview Event
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Saturday – October 28, 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday – October 29, 2023
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Locations
The Academy Art Museum
106 South Street
Easton, MD 21601
The Waterfowl Festival Building
40 South Harrison Street
Easton, MD 21601
Craft Show Marketplace – October 28
South Street, between Harrison and Talbot Lane
2023 Featured Craft School
Peters Valley School of Craft
The 2023 Featured School, Peters Valley School of Craft, has a strong mission to enrich lives through the learning, appreciation, and practice of fine crafts. They have been working towards this for over 50 years at their beautiful campus in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Layton, NJ. Offering classes in Blacksmithing, Basketry, Ceramics, Fibers and Textiles, Glass, Jewelry and Fine Metals, Printmaking, Book Arts, Woodworking and more; Peters Valley provides an inspiring natural setting, intensive instruction, the right tools, and a supportive environment to immerse oneself in making things by hand.
A selection of artists will represent Peters Valley at the Craft Show: Lindsay Davis (Glass/Ceramics), Sean Fitzsimmons (Metal/Blacksmithing), Madie Maier (Jewelry), Kat Nash (Wood), Jacklyn Scott (Ceramics), and Emelia Stern (Fiber).
Click here to read the interview with Peters Valley Director Kristin Muller.
2023 Exhibitors
Sponsors
As one of the two major Museum events of the year, the Craft Show raises funds to support the mission of the Academy Art Museum. By contributing to the Craft Show, you directly enable the creativity of over 70 makers who bring their outstanding work to Easton and ensure the success of this important fundraising event. All proceeds from fees and generous community sponsorships directly support the Museum’s mission of providing meaningful art experiences and education to the Mid-Shore.
Corporate Sponsors
Visionary
Catherine McCoy
Partner
Diz Hormel
Ambassador
Bill Davenport and Bruce Wiltsie
Pam and Jim Harris
Scott and Courtney Clark Pastrick
Pat and Tim Roche
Advocate
MaryLou and Joseph Peters
Mary Ann Schindler
Ann and Tom Scully
Patron
Joyce and Steven Doehler
Lisa and Peter Hunter
Susan and Richard Granville
Jack and Jill Meyerhoff
Seip Family Foundation
Karen and Langley Shook
Beverly and Richard Tilghman
Supporter
Donna and James Alpi
Ellen and Richard Bodorff
Jocelyn and George Eysymontt
Maureen and Robert Fogarty
Carter Gooch Bradshaw
Ellen and Jeffrey Huvelle
Bette Kenzie
Barb and Bill Lane
Holly and Gary Townsend
Beth and Rich Trippe
Carolyn Williams and Colin Walsh
Artist Hosts
Donna and James Alpi
Penelope Cripps
Constance and Rosario Del Nero
Jocelyn and George Eysymontt
Brenda Fike and Scott Spector
Marilyn and John Foust
Pam and Jim Harris
Diz Hormel and Ted Vlach
John Mann and Dru Haines
Kate and Matt LaMotte
Barb and Bill Lane
Christine and Don Martin
Jill and Jack Meyerhoff
Rob Middleton
Linn Ong
Marie Paris
MaryLou and Joseph Peters
Jo-Ann Saville
Mary Ann Schindler
Amy and Dave Schmickel
Alexa and Tom Seip
Eva Smorzaniuk
Beth Spurry and Charlie Capute
Liz and Jim Underhill
Media Sponsors
The Talbot Spy
The Star Democrat
What’s Up Media