Craft Show Dates

It's quite simple to find craft show dates for art and craft shows in your area.

Many arts associations publish a craft show directory which will list most of the major, and many of the smaller shows in a specific region. You will likely find that this type of craft show directory is the easiest, most efficient way to find craft show listings in your area. Contact your library, Chamber of Commerce or arts association to find out who publishes craft show listings for your area.

It is important to be very careful to note craft show application deadlines very carefully when applying to juried art shows. Most shows, particularly the best ones, require artists to apply several months in advance of the actual date of the show. Being organized and checking your dates early will help you to avoid being disappointed by missing an application deadline.

Also, it is important to get your craft show application deadlines directly from the source. That means, you should go visit the website for each individual show that interests you, find their application procedures and read them carefully.

When I first started applying to juried art shows, I used a reputable craft show directory that is published by a well respected arts organization in my area. I made the mistake of relying on the directory when I noted all of the application deadlines for the shows that interested me. Unfortunately, some of the dates that were published in the book were incorrect, and I missed the deadline for a couple of great shows.

If I had gone directly to the website for the show to confirm the application deadlines, I would not have missed those deadlines. Always go directly to the source when you are seeking out important information for your business.

In addition to using craft show listings published by arts associations, you can also find lists of show dates online. You'll find a list of sites that publish craft show listings here.