Why Join a Local Chapter?
Your membership in PGC allows you to join one regional chapter free of charge. Each chapter is unique in the activities and meetings they plan but the biggest benefit to joining a chapter is the ability to become involved with your local community of artists. Chapter activities may include:
- Field Trips
- Chapter-Sponsored Fine Craft Fairs, Gallery Tours and Art Walks
- Chapter-run stores (in-person and online)
- Regular Meetings & Get-Togethers
- Potlucks and Picnics
- “Make and Take” Workshops
- Collaborative Projects
- Chapter mentoring
Upcoming Local Chapter Events
Central PA – Winter Craft Market Application Deadline: July 31
CALL FOR ARTISTS - 47th Annual Winter Craft Market, December 7, 2024
Show Date: December 7, 2024 Time: 9am-6pm Venue Location: Nittany Valley Sports Centre CLICK HERE FOR ARTIST APPLICATION The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Central PA Chapter is pleased to announce the 2024 Winter Craft Market will be on December 7th. The artist application is now available and new artists are welcome. Deadline July 31st! (Late application fee if postmarked after July 31st) This event is celebrating its 47th year and we look forward to reuniting with our wonderful returning artists, showcasing new artists, and seeing all the patrons that join us year after year for our show. For more information, venue details, and application please visit our website at www.wintercraftmarket.com . Have questions? Please feel free to contact The Winter Craft Market Committee @ wintercraftmartket@gmail.com ...Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen’s 74th Annual Holiday Fine Art & Craft Festival
November 2 & 3, 2024
Saturday, November 2 from 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday, November 3 from 10AM to 3 PM
Kutztown University, O’Pake Fieldhouse South Campus Drive (Corner of Trexler Avenue and Baldy St.) Kutztown, PA 19530
Applications are open to participate in our Holiday Show. Participation is for juried members of the Reading-Berks Chapter and PA Guild of Craftsmen. Priority is given to Reading-Berks Guild members. Subsequent applications will be solicited from state juried members, other PGC chapter juried members and invited artisans. There is no application fee. Applications are open till October, 1, 2024. Apply Today at rbcrafts.org/festivals/holiday-arts-crafts-festival/DETAILS:
SET-UP: Friday, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 AM ON SATURDAY for last minute preparation. BREAKDOWN: Sunday begins at 3:00 PM. VOLUNTEERS: Reading-Berks chapter’s show policy requires all show participants to perform at least one show related task. Participants who are unable to volunteer their time should include the additional $25.00 non-volunteer fee in their application. All show weekend volunteers will be notified with a schedule in their show packet. NOTES:- All items displayed must be the work of the craftsperson of record and must conform to the Reading-Berks Guild standards: excellence in...
Haverford Guild of Craftsmen 2024 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show
Applications are open from now until June 18th, 2024
Location: Haverford Community Recreation and Environmental Center (CREC) at 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041 Date: November 9th & 10th Time: 10AM to 5PM both days The Haverford Guild of Craftsmen is now accepting applications for their 2024 Holiday Art & Fine Craft Show! This is an indoor juried event, featuring some of the finest arts and crafts in the Philadelphia area. HGC Fine Art & Craft Shows attract visitors from Philadelphia and its surrounding counties, New Jersey, Delaware and beyond. Our patrons represent an educated and affluent demographic with a taste for exceptional artwork and a sensibility for supporting local businesses. –Applications are open from now until June 18th, 2024– 5×10: HGC/PGC Members: $230/ Non-Members: $280 10×10: HGC/PGC Members: $285 / Non-Members: $335 10×20: HGC/PGC Members: $570 / Non-Members: $670 Corners: - Corner booths are not guaranteed.
- 10×5 Corner Fee: $30
- 10×10 Corner Fee: $50