Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Fall Fine Craft Fair Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks - 2026

Eligibility:
Submissions representing the finest quality original FINE ART AND FINE CRAFT are welcome.

You are not required to be a Pennsylvania resident to participate in PGC Fine Craft Fairs.

Membership in the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen is not required to exhibit or to apply, but non-members will pay an additional $50 for their booth.  You may purchase or renew membership while paying for your application or buying your booth. 

Each Fine Craft Fair is juried to offer our collectors a broad array of media, best quality fine craft, and variety of styles and voices.

The first round of applications is due by March 15, 2026 and will be juried immediately after March 15. We will accept late applications through April 15, with a higher jury fee, and final notifications will be posted on Zapplication by 4/27/2026 and artists will receive a direct email. Please note that we expect jewelry to fill in the first round of applications.

Jewelry: Any artist who wishes to offer jewelry in addition to their primary medium product offering at a Fine Craft Fair must separately apply and be accepted in the Jewelry Category.  Artists are not permitted to offer jewelry unless they have specifically applied to and been accepted in the jewelry category.

Standards:
All items must be the hand-crafted work of the craftsperson of record and must conform to PDC standards: excellence in craftsmanship, resolved design, and a unique voice or style.

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen's focus is on work made by hand by individual craftspeople.  Works created using commercial production methods, technological advancements, or automation used solely for high volume are not permissible at our Fine Craft Fairs; exceptions may be made if the following criteria are met:

The artist of record shall maintain significant and direct hands-on involvement in the creation and production of each piece.

The finished product must demonstrate a high aesthetic and technical quality as well as integrity.
             
The finished piece's originality and artistry transcend that of mass-produced objects. Prototypes and masters for work produced by these methods are designed and made by the artist of record. The artist of record possesses the knowledge and skill to create the finished product offered for sale at the show by means of technique within his or her juried media category as well as the knowledge and skill to utilize and operate the technological tools.

At this Fine Craft Fair we accept ALL MEDIUMS of Fine Art and Fine Craft.

Photography must be signed limited edition only. At least 70% of booth must be ready to hang. The balance must be matted and sleeved.

Fine art booths must be at least 70% original artwork that is ready to hang. Reproductions must be signed, limited editions, and they must be matted and sleeved if not wall-ready. Reproductions should be clearly identified as such. 

PGC Fine Craft Fairs feature original works by fine craft professionals, therefore these categories are NOT acceptable: consumables, commercial products, buy – sell items, work made from kits, work created with AI. Exhibitors are prohibited from selling non-original promotional items (e.g., postcards, calendars, catalogs etc.)

All Fine Craft Fairs are onsite (floor) juried the first day of the event. All work displayed must be representative of work submitted in your application or you will be asked to remove it. Failure to comply with PGC rules or misrepresentation of work may result in expulsion from the Fine Craft Fair.
     
Onsite jurying:
(Floor Jurying) at shows is done for 2 purposes: 
1) To ensure that exhibiting members work is consistent with their application and Guild standards.
2) To determine Benchmark Award winners.

For more information, please check out our artist FAQ: https://pacrafts.org/for-artists-fine-craft-fair-information/
 

       You do not have to be a member to apply to a Fine Craft Fair, however to avoid paying an additional $50 booth fee, PGC membership must be paid and current for an exhibitor to participate in a Fine Craft Fair. The PGC reserves the right to charge an additional $50 for your booth if the artist’s annual membership is not current (paid in full) at time booth payments are due and/or the show weekend. You may apply to any Fine Craft Fair and pay annual membership upon acceptance to the event.   

Sales Tax: There is 6% sales tax in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. You must be registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to collect and remit sales tax. This is the responsibility of the artist.

Attendance & Set-up: The maker of the work to be offered must make application and will be deemed the artisan of record. The artisan of record must be present during the entire show. Registration is required prior to set-up. Artisans may be asked for I.D. Booths must be set-up, staffed by the artisan of record, and open on time and during all show hours, including periods of inclement weather, unless the event is officially closed by the Show Coordinator. If two names are on the application, both must check in and be present for the entire show. Representatives may NOT attend in place of the artist.

All loading and unloading must be done during specified / assigned times. Exhibitors’ cars must adhere to posted local parking regulations and park only in specified locations. Exhibitors and any booth set-up assistants must abide by direction given by on-site security and/or Fine Craft Fair personnel.

Weather Policy: All events by the Pennsylvania Designer Craftsmen are planned and promoted as rain or shine. As such, no event is cancelled due to weather; however, severe weather may pose safety concerns for participating members and the general public that may require modifications to the event. In such extreme cases, based on current conditions and best judgment, the Show Coordinator, in consultation with the PDC President and PDC Board or in their absence the PGC President, may postpone the opening of an event, announce an early closure, or temporarily close an event. Circumstances that justify amending our events include but are not limited to: tornado warnings, flood warnings, snow, ice, and other severe weather conditions. No refunds are afforded to participants if such an incident occurs. This clause is noted in the terms and conditions of the event application.

Payments:  Application fee must be paid at time application is submitted. Booth fees must be paid on or before stated due date or the booth space may be offered to another artist without notice.  All payments must be made via Zapplication. No booth will be confirmed until payment in full is received.

Cancellation Policy:  Payment of booth and/or other fees to the PGC or its representative for a PDC event are binding on the applicant and the PDC. If an accepted exhibitor elects to withdraw from an event, there will be no refunds of any fees associated with the event. 

Artists, their associates, and their assistants should maintain high standards of professionalism.  The PDC Board reserves the right to remove an exhibitor whose conduct and or merchandise are unacceptable and whose participation conflicts with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen. The PDC Board and the Artist Liaison or Show Coordinator reserve the right to remove artists who do not comply with the policies and regulations stated below.

Insurance for loss, damage, injury, or liability is the applicant/exhibitor’s responsibility.

Pets are not permitted at any Fine Craft Fair or in exhibitor’s booth.

The booth fee includes an electrical drop (3 outlets) for each booth and pipe and drape.
Artists may not use their own pipe and drape in place of the provided pipe & drape.  This allows for visual consistency in the show.

Professional Conduct: We expect all artists to behave professionally at all times towards staff, volunteers, artists, and patrons. Abusive behavior and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. Load-in and load-out can be especially stressful and chaotic for everyone, and we ask that artists try to be kind and patient with each other (and staff & volunteers) at all times.
Inappropriate behavior may result in a temporary or permanent ban from participation in future Guild shows depending on the circumstances and the judgments of the Standards Committee and the Pennsylvania Designer Guild Board.

      Exhibitors are expected to have a professional display for their work.  All boxes, additional stock and supplies must be stored so they are not visible to customers or unsightly for neighboring exhibitors.  All tables and displays must have skirting to the floor. Please note that there is no designated storage area in the venue. Some booths may have access to some storage but it is not guaranteed. 

No signs advertising "Seconds" or "Sale" permitted. No raffles.

YOU MAY NOT USE YOUR TENT FRAME AS PART OF YOUR BOOTH DISPLAY.  Pipe and drape is included with your booth fee. Propanels, gridwall, and other hardscape walls are welcome within your pipe and draped booth.

All booths will receive an electrical drop with three outlets in their booth, included in their booth fee. 


BOOTH FEES:
6x10 Member Artist $415 includes electricity and pipe and drape
10x10 Member Artist $515 includes electricity pipe and drape 
6x20 Member Artist $790 Includes electricity and pipe and drape
10x20 Member Artist $990 Includes electricity and pipe and drape
6x10 NON Member Artist $465 includes electricity and pipe and drape
10x10 NON Member Artist $565 includes electricity and pipe and drape
Artist Corner on 10x10 - $50 (limited number)
Artist Corner on 6x10 - $50 (limited number)
​Annual PGC Craftsman Membership ADD $75
Annual PGC Senior Craftsman Membership ADD $55
Program Ad 1/8 page - $75 
Program Ad 1/4 page - $100