Founded in 1983, the Maine Crafts Association works to sustain and celebrate craft as a cornerstone of Maine’s culture and economy.

Through education, mentorship, storytelling, community events, artist promotion, and income-generating opportunities, MCA connects artists with one another and supports the growth and longevity of Maine’s craft sector.

Representing more than 500 multidisciplinary artists and small business members, MCA also partners with cultural institutions and engages the public, ensuring that craft remains a vital cultural and economic force in Maine.

ANNUAL PROGRAMS:

• MCA Weekend Workshop @ Haystack Mountain School of Crafts
• Craft Apprentice Program
• Pollinators Mentorship Program
• Craft Content Project
• Craft Classifieds
• Maine Craft Artist Award
• Cooperative Advertising Program
• Maine Craft Weekend
• STITCH: Runway Show + Style Market  
• Educational Workshops
• Center for Maine Craft: Retail Gallery & Exhibition Space
• Webshop: Online Gallery Sourced from the Center for Maine Craft
• Guild Fine Craft Shows
• Portland Fine Craft Show
• Found Object: Seconds & Supply Market

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Wayne Art Center has been enriching the cultural needs of the community since 1931.  From its modest beginnings as the first art center established on Philadelphia’s Main Line, Wayne Art Center has grown into a dynamic non-profit cultural resource providing instruction in all phases of the visual, performing, and culinary arts.

Dedicated to enriching the community through the arts, the mission of Wayne Art Center is to afford artists and the broader community an interdisciplinary venue to explore, share and learn, while fostering a sense of community for arts education and appreciation.

Over 500 classes and workshops are offered annually to nearly 6,000 students of all ages and abilities.  The Center’s high caliber faculty supports the outstanding reputation Wayne Art Center has achieved for 95 years.

Through an active and diverse schedule of monthly exhibitions, Wayne Art Center attracts artists and visitors from throughout the United States and abroad, providing opportunities for artists to exhibit their work and educates and introduces our community to new trends in the arts.

Wayne Art Center’s Davenport, Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith, and Vidinghoff Galleries welcome over 35,000 visitors a year for exhibitions, lectures, and special events.

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Located a stone’s throw away from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal, BIMA is the gateway to Bainbridge Island and beyond. Home to a growing Permanent Art Collection with a focus on artists and collections from the Puget Sound region, BIMA is thrilled to welcome visitors from around the world to view its galleries.

Since opening its LEED Gold-certified building in 2013, BIMA has become the cultural living room for the local community. The Museum’s galleries, auditorium, Bistro, Store and plaza buzz with a variety of events covering the entire artistic spectrum.

BIMA’s exhibitions feature recognized masters and emerging artists who are sure to leave you inspired by their striking work and thought-provoking themes. With major exhibitions changing three times per year (that’s 15-20 new shows to experience annually!), as well as classes, tours, films, workshops, lectures, concerts, and events, there is always something new and exciting to experience at BIMA.

BIMA actively delivers its artistic vision through a variety of educational programs, including field trips for students throughout the region during the school day, hands-on art projects to children of all ages, after-school art clubs, summer camps, workshops for adult learners, and programs for people going through Early Stage Memory Loss.

BIMA believes art is for everyone and is committed to provide free general admission to the museum every day.

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⁣Founded as a museum in 1973, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower. With a focus on contemporary art made from craft media and processes, Craft Contemporary presents dynamic exhibitions by established and emerging artists and designers who are often underrepresented in larger art institutions. Craft Contemporary complements these exhibitions with a creative line-up of educational programs, including hands-on workshops led by professional artists. Craft Contemporary cultivates an environment for people in Los Angeles to deepen their relationship to art, creativity, and one another.

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108|Contemporary is a nonprofit arts organization in the heart of Tulsa’s Arts District dedicated to advancing contemporary fine craft.

As Oklahoma’s only organization focused solely on contemporary craft, we serve artists and the public through thought-provoking exhibitions, educational programming, and community engagement.

Each year, we present a robust calendar of exhibitions that highlight both local and national artists working in fiber, ceramics, wood, metal, and other craft media.

Our programs include artist talks, hands-on workshops, and partnerships with schools and social service organizations to ensure the arts are accessible to all. Through our exhibitions and outreach, 108|Contemporary nurtures creative dialogue, supports artists’ careers, and connects Oklahomans to the power of craft.

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