Mission
Shop Maine Craft supports the livelihoods of individual craft artists while advancing the contemporary craft economy.
About
Shop Maine Craft, a retail affiliate of the 501c(3) nonprofit Maine Crafts Association, boosts Maine’s creative economy by providing income opportunities for craft artists. Together, they support artists’ studio practices, businesses, and the community. Dedicated to enhancing Maine’s creative economy, Shop Maine Craft serves as a central hub for resources, retail sales, craft shows, and events, directly supporting artists while advancing the broader mission of the Maine Crafts Association.
We believe strongly in the services offered to our members. In addition to benefitting from retail sales, MCA also offers educational, marketing, networking, and support services to craft artists. We welcome all to join our growing organization and take advantage of these many benefits!
Our Programs
Shop Maine Craft manages and promotes cooperative advertising, a retail gallery, craft shows, craft markets and a webstore.
- Center for Maine Craft
- Webshop
- Fine Craft Exhibitions
- Cooperative Advertising Program
- Guild Fine Craft Shows
- Portland Fine Craft Show
- Found Object: Craft Show & Supply Sale
Thank you to our Event Sponsors for supporting our annual programming! Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please reach out to whitney@shopmainecraft.com.
Board of Directors
Representing a diverse group of artists and business leaders, Maine Crafts Association Board of Directors also governs Shop Maine Craft.
Contact Us
Our main office is located in West Gardiner within the Center for Maine Craft. Our administrative office is located in Running With Scissors Artist Studios, Portland, Maine.
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
Administrative Office: 207.205.0791
General Information: info@shopmainecraft.com
- Whitney Gill, Executive Director
whitney@shopmainecraft.com - Nire Cook, Business Manager
nire@shopmainecraft.com - Edythe Morin, Center for Maine Craft Gallery Manager
edy@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 - Mia Del Bene, Program & Membership Coordinator
mia@shopmainecraft.com
