Art Show
The CRAFT Fest Art Show brings together local creators for a vibrant showcase of visual expression. Featuring work across many types of mediums – knitting, embroidery, painting, quilting, mixed media, and so much more – the show highlights the talent and imagination found throughout our community.
Stay tuned for updates regarding the 2027 art show submission call and check out the categories for the show below!
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).
Winners in each category will be selected by popular vote. Voting opens the Saturday of CRAFT Fest at opening and closes on Sunday at the end of the festival. In 2026, the first-place winner in each category received a $25 cash prize and a free one-year membership to the CRAFT Guild!
For questions and inquiries, please reach out to our Art Show coordinator, Reaghan, at CraftFestCLT@gmail.com.
