Shop Maine Craft

Shop Maine Craft Shop Maine Craft is the retail arm of the Maine Crafts Association.

It offers income opportunities to artists through gallery sales, craft shows, marketing, and events.

Do you like to get elbows deep in a good project, whether it's clay or a spreadsheet? Does your passion for fine craftsm...
05/18/2026

Do you like to get elbows deep in a good project, whether it's clay or a spreadsheet? Does your passion for fine craftsmanship make you want to shout from a mountaintop? Us too. We're looking for a part time Inventory Coordinator at the Center for Maine Craft who is ready to dive in with us on inventory, ordering and sales. Benefits include paid time off, vision and dental insurance, and a professional membership with the Maine Crafts Association.

If this sounds like the job for you, visit shopmainecraft.com/employment to learn more & apply!

05/07/2026

Join us in celebrating all of the moms! For three days only, enjoy 20% off storewide, available both in-store and online.

Use code ALLMOMS20 at checkout to receive 20% off your entire purchase of $50 or more. This limited-time offer is only available May 8 – 10, 2026. Not valid with patron or member discounts.

You will find the perfect, meaningful gift among our collection of handcrafted Maine treasures. Visit us today, and let us help you make your day celebrating mom a special one!

Center for Maine Craft, located inside of the West Gardiner Service Plaza.

A Garden Within 🌺 🪴 🌱 “A Garden Within reflects the interior landscapes we each carry. Viewers are invited to touch and...
04/17/2026

A Garden Within 🌺 🪴 🌱

“A Garden Within reflects the interior landscapes we each carry. Viewers are invited to touch and hold these pieces, to spend time with their textures and forms, and to connect with a garden that exists both physically and within.” - Guenola Lefeuvre

Now on view!!! A Garden Within, a solo exhibition featuring ceramic works by . Join us for the opening reception!Saturda...
04/17/2026

Now on view!!!

A Garden Within, a solo exhibition featuring ceramic works by .

Join us for the opening reception!
Saturday April 18, 2026 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm
At the Center for Maine Craft, located inside of the West Gardiner Travel Plaza
I-95 Exit 102 Northbound Exit 103 Southbound
295 Exit 51 Northbound

Don’t miss your last chance to see Kaspar Heinrici’s solo exhibition, INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine! On v...
04/09/2026

Don’t miss your last chance to see Kaspar Heinrici’s solo exhibition, INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine! On view through Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Center for Maine Craft, West Gardiner, ME.

Although it's April Fools Day, THIS IS NO JOKE! Late applications for the 2026 Portland Fine Craft Show are open until A...
04/01/2026

Although it's April Fools Day, THIS IS NO JOKE! Late applications for the 2026 Portland Fine Craft Show are open until April 10th.

You have ten days to submit your application to participate in our 11th annual event that attracts thousands of attendees and 100+ exhibitors from all over the greater Northeast.

Show Details:
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026, rain or shine.
Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: Lincoln Park - Congress & Pearl Street, Portland, ME

Late Application Dates: March 27 - April 10, 2026
Late Application Fee: MCA Members + Non-members $50.00
Notification Date: April 23, 2026

The online application is open through Juried Art Services.

Applicants will need to provide:
- Four quality images representing the work that will be exhibited.
- One booth shot image.
- An artist statement. The statement should include information about the artist’s career, experience, or technical skill used to create the submitted artwork.

To learn more + apply, please visit: https://shopmainecraft.com/programs/portland-fine-craft-show/

You’re warmly invited to the opening of A Garden Within, an exhibition featuring ceramic work by Guenola Lefeuvre of Tex...
03/31/2026

You’re warmly invited to the opening of A Garden Within, an exhibition featuring ceramic work by Guenola Lefeuvre of Textured Porcelain.

Join us at the Center for Maine Craft on April 18, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM to experience these beautifully crafted pieces inspired by nature and texture.

Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Kaspar Heinrici’s solo exhibition INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine, explores Maine-inspired imagery using Ma...
03/25/2026

Kaspar Heinrici’s solo exhibition INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine, explores Maine-inspired imagery using Maine-derived materials.

On view at the Center for Maine Craft until April 10, 2026. Come see this amazing exhibition up close!

Apply to be an exhibitor at Found Object: Our Seconds & Supplies Market in East Bayside, Portland!Featuring 40+ members ...
03/23/2026

Apply to be an exhibitor at Found Object: Our Seconds & Supplies Market in East Bayside, Portland!

Featuring 40+ members and friends of Running with Scissors Art Studios and the Maine Crafts Association, this vibrant marketplace brings together sourced artwork, handcrafted objects, studio seconds, and a wide array of supplies, tools and equipment - all in one place. So clean out your studio and join us for a fun afternoon of sifting through fellow artists’ treasures!

When:
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 | 9am - 3pm | Rain or Shine

Where:
Running With Scissors Art Studios | 250 Anderson Street, Portland

Apply:
The application is open to all Maine craft artists - link in bio!

Booth Spaces:
All booths are 10’ x 10’ and EZ-up style tents are required. Corner upgrades are available, as well as double and triple booths upon request. Booths may be shared with a fellow artist (subject to staff approval).

Accepted Media Categories:
Basketry, Ceramics, Fiber-Decorative & Wearable, Furniture, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media, Paper, Printmaking, Stone, and Wood.

Thank you to our Gold level sponsor, for supporting our Shop Maine Craft 2026 events!

Like Lizz in this photo, the Portland Fine Craft Show is on the go! Today, the team took a trip to Lincoln Park, the sho...
03/19/2026

Like Lizz in this photo, the Portland Fine Craft Show is on the go! Today, the team took a trip to Lincoln Park, the show's new home. We're excited for all the new possibilities this venue will offer.

As a reminder, the deadline for the early application window is one week away! Now is your chance to receive the early application pricing.

Early Application Deadline: March 26, 2026 | Fee: $30 - $35
Late Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 | Fee: $50 for all

Come check out our new exhibition at the Center for Maine Craft! INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine by Kaspar ...
02/27/2026

Come check out our new exhibition at the Center for Maine Craft! INKED: Natural Pigments from Mexico to Maine by Kaspar Heinrici of will be on view February 27 - April 10, 2026. Don’t miss it!

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