Attention all Charlotte artists! We are thrilled to invite you to showcase your incredible artwork in the fifth annual CRAFT Fest 2026 Art Show! Dive into our exciting categories and seize the opportunity to shine. Please submit a new form for each piece you plan to enter.


CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

  • Garments: tops, dresses, cardigans
  • Accessories:hats, shawls, scarves
  • 2-D Creations: embroidery, cross stitch, weaving
  • 3-D Creations: toys, dolls, stuffed objects
  • Quilts & Afghans
  • Celebrating Charlotte: creations of any kind inspired by our incredible community
  • Fiber Innovations: unique work that mixes mediums and/or transcends the parameters of our other categories!

Additional recognition will be given to Young Makers (artists in any category age 18 or younger).

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE AT 11:59PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026.

Winners will be selected by popular vote and receive ribbons. Voting opens Saturday, March 28 at 10am and closes Sunday, March 29 at 6pm.

Due to space limitations, entries in each category may need to be capped. If this happens, entries will be prioritized in order of timestamp. A confirmation of your entry status will be emailed in advance of CRAFT Fest.

  • Wednesday, March 25 from 6-9pm
  • Friday, March 28 from 12-6pm

For all other questions or inquiries, please reach out to our Art Show coordinator, Reaghan, at CraftFestCLT@gmail.com.