American Craft Made Baltimore Marketplace 2027 presented by the American Craft Council

American Craft Made Baltimore is the largest juried craft show on the East Coast of the United States, with more than 380 artists presenting their work alongside activities, demonstrations, talks, and hands-on experiences. Now in its 50th year, this immersive and interactive annual event held in the Baltimore Convention Center attracts an audience of more than 10,000 craft enthusiasts. 

Participation is open to artists and makers from across the country who create work that reflects the diversity of contemporary craft. Apply now to participate in this opportunity to share your story and sell your work to ACC’s audience of craft enthusiasts and supporters. 

American Craft Made is produced by the American Craft Council, one of the country’s leading non-profit organizations committed to supporting craft and its makers. ACC is a member-based nonprofit located in Minneapolis, MN. In addition to hosting large-scale craft events like Baltimore Craft Made, and offering ongoing educational programs and events for artists and makers, ACC publishes American Craft, one of the country’s leading magazines on the handcrafted.

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Please review our Zapplication Guide for Artists for instructions on completing your application.

American Craft Made Baltimore 2026
Baltimore Convention Center 
February 19–21, 2027

Event Size: 
380+ exhibitors 
10,000+ attendees

Key Dates:
Application Open: April 20, 2026
Information Session: May 6, 2026
Application Deadline: June 05, 2026
Acceptance Notification: August 18, 2026
Move-In Dates: February 17–18, 2027 
Event: February 19–21, 2027

Images Required:

• 5 images of artwork
• 1 booth image
  *Booth images must be accurate representations of the artist’s display

American Craft Made Baltimore Application & Marketplace Information Session

Both new and returning exhibitors are encouraged to participate in ACC’s virtual information session to learn more about applying for and participating in 2027 American Craft Made Baltimore. 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30 pm CT

Registration Link

Exhibitors who wish to apply with multiple mediums are required to submit a separate application for each one. ACC limits the number of applications to three per artist. 

If an applicant submits an application that includes more than one medium category, ACC will ask the applicant to resubmit with only one medium. 

For example, if an applicant intends to sell both sculptural glass and lighting made with glass, separate applications are needed for each: one application for the medium of Glass and one application for Lighting. If the booth will contain solely lighting products, apply under the Lighting medium.

Or, if an applicant intends to sell both furniture and sculptural pieces from wood, separate applications are needed for each. Wooden jewelry falls under the medium of Jewelry Non-Metal.
 

Eligibility Criteria and Exhibitor Requirements:

• Applicants must reside in the United States or U.S. territories 
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time the fair occurs. 
• Submitted work must be small-studio production made under the direct supervision of the applicant. Direct supervision requires that the artist oversees production work as it occurs and provides constant direction, feedback, and assistance. ACC reserves the right to require authentication of the production process at any time by requesting documentary evidence.
• ACC requires that the majority of the work the artist sells at the fair be produced in the United States by or under the artist's direct supervision. ACC allows for international collaboration as long as the artist is present, making or directly supervising the work while it is being made in that country. No more than 30% of the work may be made outside of the United States. ACC reserves the right to require authentication of the production process at any time by requesting documentary evidence.

Early Career Artist Eligibility

Early Career Artist subsidized booths are a feature of ACC’s Early Career Artist Program, designed to help early-career artists enter the high-end craft fair market. It lowers barriers to participation by providing a reasonable point of entry to an established marketplace and gives new exhibitors guidance and structure to help them succeed. Artists are given a 10w x 5d exhibition space within the fair's early-career artist section, highlighting the work of talented early-career artists in the field. 

ACC prioritizes the participation of early-career artists who are within their first 3 years of having a subsidized booth at ACM Baltimore. There is no cap on how many times an artist may have a subsidized booth, however we receive many applications, and ACC will prioritize early-career artists who are new to the fair. 

If an Early Career Artist Program artist applies for a subsidized booth and is waitlisted, they will be offered the opportunity to move to and participate in a non-subsidized booth on the main floor. It is uncommon for early-career artists to withdraw; we tend to see minimal movement on the early-career artist booth waitlist. 

Artists working in the following media are eligible to apply and participate:

• Accessories (NEW!)
  • An accessory is an item that is added to an outfit to complement it, express personality, and complete a look, rather than being a primary piece of clothing. Handmade items, such as bags, purses, and belts, are suitable for this medium. 
  • Jackets and coats are accepted in the Fibers + Textiles Wearable category.
  • Accessories do not include jewelry, which is its own medium.
• Basketry
• Brooms 
• Ceramics 
• Fiber + Textiles: Non-wearable 
  • Non-wearable fiber-based creations, which include, but are not limited to, tapestries, wall hangings, upholstery, rugs, banners, and sculptures created using various techniques such as weaving, knitting, hand-dying, and embroidery.
• Fiber + Textiles: Wearable (New!)
  • Wearable items such as scarves, gloves, hats, ties/bow ties, jackets, coats, blazers, vests, sweaters, pants, skirts, dresses, and tops. If you also make either clothing and/or accessories, you will need to submit separate applications for each.
• Furniture 
• Glass 
• Jewelry - Enamel
• Jewelry - Metal
• Jewelry - Non-Metal
• Lighting 
• Metal 
  • Sculptural or decorative work made from metal. No jewelry will be accepted in this category.
• Mixed Media 
  • The combination of two or more eligible materials, as outlined in the approved mediums list, within a single piece. For example, a sculptural object made from wood and glass. 
  • Pieces made from found objects must result in a distinctive final product. 
  • The American Craft Council does not accept materials and processes related to painting, drawing, or photography. This includes encaustic painting techniques, collage, and other processes related to painting and drawing. 
  • We accept forms of printmaking - please see the medium definition below. 
• Paper 
  • Original works that use paper as the primary medium, including the traditional technique of book arts.
  • This does not include book authors or published books.
• Printmaking 
  • Original printed works in which the artist hand-manipulates prepared plates or blocks to create images or designs. It can be printed on various materials, including, but not limited to, paper, fabric, wood, and metal. Prints must be signed and numbered as a limited edition. Screen printing is accepted. Printmakers are required to disclose their printing process. 
  • The ACC does not accept embellished commercially-made objects like t-shirts, note cards, etc. Photography, digital printing, and other methods that primarily rely on technology are not accepted.
• Wood
  • Original works, whether functional or sculptural, that are primarily crafted from wood and do not include furniture, which is its own medium.

ACC does not accept:

• 2D work such as paintings, photographs, or graphics (including etchings and web- or sheet-fed offset printed matter). ACC does accept printmaking
• Manufactured work (work made by a machine rather than the human hand)
• Embellished commercially-made objects (e.g., tee shirts, note cards, etc.)
• Works assembled from commercially available kits
• Work that is not produced by the applicant or under the direct supervision of the applicant. 
• Apothecary or food products. 
• Work that incorporates unsustainable and/or endangered species or materials.

Exhibitor Requirements:

In addition to meeting all eligibility criteria, applicants must be able to meet the following requirements to participate in American Craft Made Baltimore:

• Exhibitors must present work consistent with the type and quality represented in the application submission. 
• All booths must have 8-foot tall “walls” that cover the interior of the entire booth. Exhibitors must either rent pipe and drape or hard walls from the general contractor or provide their own 8-foot “wall” structures. If the artist does not meet this requirement, drape will be provided at the artist’s expense. 
• Exhibitors must be present for the duration of the event. Exhibitors’ employees or sales representatives may not substitute for the exhibitor. 
• Exhibitors must have a valid state sales tax permit from each state in which they are participating. Exhibitors are responsible for collecting and reporting sales tax where applicable.

Standard Booth Fees: 

• 10w x 5d inline (LIMITED): $850.00
• 10w x 5d perimeter corner (LIMITED): $1,250.00
• 10w x 10d inline: $,1500.00
• 10w x 10d corner: $1,900.00
• 15w x 10d inline: $2,250.00
• 15w x 10d corner (LIMITED): $2,650.00
• 20w x 5d endcap (LIMITED): $2,300.00
• 20w x 10d inline: $2,700.00
• 20w x 10d corner (LIMITED): $2,900.00
• 20w x 10d endcap (LIMITED): $3,300.00

Standard Booth fees include the following:

• Floor space rental 
• Booth sign 
• Ability to unload and load vehicles (in a union-contracted convention center)
• Artist support calls led by ACC staff
• Access to ACC’s Peer Support Program
• Booth sitting services  
• Wi-Fi (limited to checking emails and completing sales transactions) 
• Exhibitor and assistant badges 
• Stock storage 
• 24-hour security 
• Listing in the printed fair guide available on-site
• Listing on the fair page on craftcouncil.org
• Free and discounted guest passes 
• Invitation to the Artist’s Reception and Awards Ceremony
• Digital promotional kit

Standard Booth fees DO NOT include: 

• Furnishings such as pipe and drape, carpet, shipping, etc. 
• Electricity
• Empty crate removal and storage
• Shipping and dryage

Early Career Artist Booth Fee:
10w x 5d inline or corner: $400 (no other booth size available)

*Early Career Artist Booths are grant-subsidized floor space rentals. They include white pipe & drape, electricity, one 6’ table, and one chair. Exhibitors must be in the Early Career Artist Program to apply for the Early Career Artist Booth. More information can be found in the Early Career Artist Eligibility section further down. 

Early Career Artist Booth fees include the following:

• Floor space rental 
• Electricity
• White Pipe & Drape
• One 6’ table
• One chair
• Booth sign 
• Ability to unload and load vehicles (in a union-contracted convention center)
• Artist support calls led by ACC staff
• Access to ACC’s Peer Support Program
• Booth sitting services  
• Wi-Fi (limited to checking emails and completing sales transactions) 
• Exhibitor and assistant badges 
• Stock storage 
• 24-hour security 
• Listing in the printed fair guide available on-site
• Listing on the fair page on craftcouncil.org
• Free and discounted guest passes 
• Invitation to the Artist’s Reception and Awards Ceremony
• Digital promotional kit

Early Career Artist Booth fees DO NOT include: 

• Furnishings such as displays, carpet, shipping, etc. 
• Empty crate removal and storage
• Shipping and dryage

If an artist withdraws (cancels) from the event, all fees are nonrefundable except in a handful of cases (please see below).  

Exceptions for refunds:

• Bodily harm resulting in an inability to exhibit 
• Unexpected death in the family/close relations
• Act of god (accidents, natural disaster)
• Testing positive for coronavirus