Modern Craft Market
2026 Modern Craft Market
Dates: March 27-29, 2026
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center (1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)
Schedule of Events:
Friday, March 27, 2026:
5 - 8 PM: Preview Party Shopping Event
Saturday, March 28, 2026:
9 - 11 AM: Early Bird Shopping Event
11 AM - 6 PM: General Admission Shopping
Sunday, March 29, 2026:
10 AM - 11 AM: Sensory-Friendly Shopping
11 AM - 6 PM: General Admission Shopping
Tickets: Tickets will open on January 30, 2026.
Pictured: Products by OTTO FINN (Photo Credit: Kitoko Chargois)
About the Modern Craft Market
Launching in 2026, Handmade Arcade’s new Modern Craft Market, supported by Contemporary Craft and Pittsburgh Glass Center, is 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 some of the best contemporary craft makers and artists from around the country.
The 2026 Modern Craft Market will feature over 100 makers and artists representing twelve states, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Maine, and New York. Each maker will sell contemporary handcrafted goods spanning a wide variety of artistic categories, including furniture, glass, basketry, ceramics, wearable and decorative fiber and textiles, jewelry, metal, and more.
The 2026 Modern Craft Market is supported by
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Maker Applications
Applications for the 2026 Modern Craft Market closed on November 5. Applications for the 2027 Modern Craft Market will open on August 5, 2026.
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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.
