Jewelry and Metal Clay Shows, Fairs and Promotional Opportunities

On this page you’ll find resources to find shows, fairs and other promotional opportunities to feature or sell your work. Content checked in June 2020

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Art Fair Source Book – USA

The Definitive Guide to the Best Juried Art and Craft Fairs in the United States. This site also includes a Virtual Jury Service. This service allows you to submit your work and have an experienced juror evaluate it and give you feedback. They say, “We’ve employed a panel of 12 experienced jurors who are ready to give you a detailed evaluation of your jury images, along with specific recommendations on how you can increase your chances of success with your very next application.” The service isn’t free but if you’re serious about getting your work into juried shows, this may be a very good investment.

Blurb – make your own photo book

This easy to use website allows you to create your own books. Download the free bookmaking software, create your book with text, photos and artwork. You can then order as many books as you want, one or many. Allow people to buy your book directly from the Blurb website. This is a great tool to get your ideas in print quickly and easily. One metal clay artist who’s done this is Vickie Hallmark, see her book here.

Cornwall Arts and Crafts Directory – UK

Online directory of arts and craft fairs running in Cornwall UK.

Craft Folk – UK

Art and craft shows and festivals in Wales, UK. Contact them through the website for an information pack.

Craftmaster News – USA

Looking for Art Shows, Craft Shows, Street Fairs, Home and Garden Shows, Trade Shows, Farmers Markets, Craft Boutiques, and more? This is the publication for you. They’ve been publishing festival and event information for over 25 years now and have become recognized as the Bible in the industry. Covers the Western US states.

Festival Net – USA and Canada

Fantastic site for US and Canadian artists. This site lists art and craft shows and has a search facility that allows you to enter your zip code, how far you’re willing to travel and find out shows in your area.

Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild

Includes a show schedule and a members only area.

UK Opportunities – Benchpeg

The Benchpeg website lists all kinds of opportunities for UK based jewellers. Competitions, publications, internships, funding and grants, exhibitions, commissions and awards.

Woodland Crafts – UK

Organisers of craft shows and garden markets across the South of England.