2010

More than 700 of the country's leading craft artists will gather under one roof to present their latest designer, handmade work at The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, the largest juried, indoor craft show in the nation. The highest quality of handmade jewelry, furniture, clothing, home décor, and more, will be available for purchase at the Baltimore Convention Center.
www.craftcouncil.org/baltimore

CraftBoston Spring
April 9-11, 2010
Boston, MA

CRAFTBOSTON is New England’s premiere exhibition and sale of contemporary art, craft and design. CRAFTBOSTON Spring takes place annually in the spring at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston. The shows will feature 200 of the most outstanding artists of our time, showcasing one-of-a- kind and limited-edition pieces in baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, wearables, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood.
www.craftboston.org/springindex.asp

Broad Ripple Art Fair
May 15-16, 2010
Indianapolis, IN

Established in 1971, the Broad Ripple Art Fair brings together more than 225 artists from the U.S. and Canada, booths from local cultural organizations, a children’s creative area, gourmet food courts, a beer and wine garden and live entertainment on four stages and the Frank M. Basile Auditorium. The Art Fair takes place in ARTSPARK on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Center annually each May. All proceeds from the Art Fair directly benefit Art Center programs.
www.indplsartcenter.org/braf40/art_fair.shtml

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
July 8-11, 2010
State College, PA

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts will bring over 125,000 people to downtown State College and the University Park campus of Penn State to celebrate the arts with its nationally recognized Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition, gallery exhibition, sand sculpture and music, dance and theatrical performances in a variety of traditional and non-traditional venues.
www.arts-festival.com/

38th Annual Village Art and Craft Fair
August 7-8, 2010
Asheville, NC

The fair will host at least 125 artists from 17 states, representing the full spectrum of craft media - jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metals, two-dimensional art and more. The craft fair is a great opportunity to encounter new artists and to talk with crafters one-on-one. Most exhibitors are not represented at New Morning Gallery, so visitors are sure to find new treasures along with a few old favorites.
www.newmorninggallerync.com/avacf.html

Penrod Arts Fair
September 11, 2010
Indianapolis, IN

This is the 44th year of The Penrod Arts Fair. Known as one of the largest single day art fairs in the United States, this year's fair promises to be one of the best ever. The fair will have a record 300+ artists in addition to six stages of entertainment, more than 50 arts-related non-profit organizations, an extensive children's area and plenty of food and beverages. All this on the beautiful grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
www.penrod.org/

47th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair
September 25-26, 2010
Peoria, IL

This is not just an art event, but Peoria's largest community event on the city's scenic riverfront. You can spend the day or the entire weekend at our two-day celebration of the visual arts. The show offers exceptional works of art from nationally-recognized artists, memorable music, palate pleasing food, wine and beer, and hands-on activities for the kids as well as the adults.
www.peoriafineartfair.com/index.html

Paradise City Arts Festival
October 9-11, 2010
Northampton, MA

Columbus Day Weekend 2010 marks the 16th year of the award-winning Paradise City Arts Festival, the most exciting, beautiful and wide-ranging show of juried American craft, art and sculpture in New England.
Art and craft aficionados declare this Festival to be 'always fresh and vibrant, with the best selection anywhere'. It's no wonder visitors from over 20 states and abroad now make Northampton their cultural and fall foliage destination every Columbus Day Weekend.
www.paradisecityarts.com/october/homeoct.html

Craft + Design Show
November 20-21, 2010
Richmond, VA

The Craft + Design Show continues to bring Central Virginia high-quality, one-of-a-kind craft, offering visitors two full days to encounter a select group of over 70 unforgettable artists from 17 states, more than half of them showing in Richmond for the first time. The show provides the perfect setting for a diversity of work in clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood and mixed media.
www.visarts.org/craft-design

CraftBoston Holiday
December 11-12, 2010
Boston, MA

CRAFTBOSTON Holiday features 90 of the most innovative craft artists of our time, showcasing baskets, ceramics, decorative fiber, art-to-wear, furniture, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, paper and wood. It’s an amazing opportunity to be creative with your holiday shopping!
www.craftboston.org/holidayindex.asp

27th Annual Foundry Art Show
December, 2010
Pawtucket, RIT

The Foundry Artists Show is an annual show that happens for the Holidays in early December. The Foundry Artists Association, which started 25 years ago in the Foundry Building In Providence, RI, hosts the show annually. It is a cooperative of over 60 artists that volunteer and run the show. Artists of many genre come together to put on a very well attended show in the heart of Pawtucket Rhode Island. Some of the types of art include Ceramics, Handmade books, Fiber, Hats and Handbags, Organic food and Body Products, Giftware, Home accessories, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Print Making, Collage & Illustration, Photography, Wood & Furniture, and much more
www.foundryshow.com/show.htm