Mission
Shop Maine Craft supports the livelihoods of individual craft artists while advancing the contemporary craft economy.
ABOUT
Shop Maine Craft bolsters Maine’s creative economy by creating income opportunities for craft artists. Proceeds from Shop Maine Craft galleries, ecommerce, craft shows, markets and events directly support the educational programming of Maine Crafts Association and its members.
MAINE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION AND SHOP MAINE CRAFT WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND MAINE’S CREATIVE ECONOMY.
Maine Crafts Association was founded in 1983 to support and connect Maine’s craft artists. Our 501(c)3 non-profit organization provides educational programs, public events, mentorship, artist promotions and an inclusive community to connect emerging, mid-career and established craftspeople.
Shop Maine Craft provides Maine Crafts Association members with opportunities to expand their economic resources through retail sales, fine craft shows and special events.
The Maine Crafts Association supports Maine craft artists with networking, community building, educational and outreach programming:
• Craft Apprentice Program
• Craft Content Project
• Educational Workshops
• Exhibitions
• Maine Craft Weekend
• Maine Craft Artist Awards
• STITCH: Maine Designers on the Runway + other fundraisers
• Weekend Workshop @ Haystack
• & other craft artist support + education + promotion
Maine Crafts Association believes strongly in the services offered to our members. In addition to benefitting from sales venues through Shop Maine Craft galleries + events, MCA also offers educational, marketing, networking, and support services to craft artists. We strongly urge all MCA members to take advantage of these important benefits.
For more information about MCA membership levels and benefits:
To support Maine’s rich craft traditions and inclusive craft community:
Board of Directors
Representing a diverse group of artists and business leaders, Maine Crafts Association Board of Directors also governs Shop Maine Craft.
Connect with Us
Our main office is located in West Gardiner within the Center for Maine Craft. Maine Craft Portland is located in the historic Mechanics’ Hall in downtown Portland, Maine. Our administrative office is located in Running With Scissors Artist Studios, Portland, Maine.
Our staff represent both Shop Maine Craft and Maine Crafts Assocation and work as a team across our two organizations to manage our programs.
Programs & Administration
Administrative Office: 207.205.0791
Center for Maine Craft: 207.588.0021
Maine Craft Portland: 207.808.8184
General Information: info@shopmainecraft.com
- Whitney Gill, Executive Director
whitney@shopmainecraft.com - Nire Cook, Business Manager
nire@shopmainecraft.com - Lizz Brown, Program Manager & Director, Guild Fine Craft Shows
lizz@shopmainecraft.com - Simonne Feeney, Program Manager & Director, Portland Fine Craft Show
simonne@shopmainecraft.com - Edythe Morin, Gallery Manager @ Center for Maine Craft
edy@shopmainecraft.com - Mia Del Bene, Gallery Manager @ Maine Craft Portland
mia@shopmainecraft.com
ADDRESS + SHIPPING
Center for Maine Craft
Retail Gallery & Resource Center
p. 207 588 0021
e. center@shopmainecraft.com
Mail: PO Box 173, Gardiner ME 04345
GPS: 288 Lewiston Rd, West Gardiner, ME 04345
FedEx + UPS Deliveries: 24 Service Plaza Drive, West Gardiner ME 04345
Maine Craft Portland
Retail Gallery & Resource Center
p. 207 808 8184
e. portland@shopmainecraft.com
521 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
Webshop
For inquiries about the Shop Maine Craft Online Gallery
p. 207 588 0021
e. shop@shopmainecraft.com