Modern Craft Market
About the Modern Craft Market
Launching in 2026, Handmade Arcade’s new Modern Craft Market, supported by Contemporary Craft, is a juried shopping event celebrating where traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge design. The Modern Craft Market will be a juried shopping event celebrating where traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge design. This new Handmade Arcade-hosted market will connect shoppers, craft collectors, and retail and industry partners with over 150 of the best contemporary craft makers and artists from around the Pittsburgh and greater Appalachian region. The market will feature contemporary craftspeople specializing in many categories of craft and design, including basketry, ceramics, wearable and decorative fiber and textiles, jewelry, metal, wood, glass, furniture, and more.
The 2026 Modern Craft Market is supported by:
Pictured: Products by OTTO FINN (Photo Credit: Kitoko Chargois)
Save the Date for the 2026 Market
March 27-29, 2026 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh
Tickets will open in January 2026
Get Involved
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Maker Applications
Applications for the 2026 Modern Craft Market will open in early September 2025. Subscribe to our emails to be notified when applications open.
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Sponsorship
Reach tens of thousands of motivated shoppers while supporting Handmade Arcade’s work to serve artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs.
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Artistic Partners
If you represent an arts organization, university, or other related organization interested in Modern Craft Market partnership opportunities, please contact us.