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Annual Holiday Crafts Fair


Each year our annual Crafts Fair showcases the remarkable work of the Crafts Center’s own artists and craftspeople (students, studio members, and instructors) where you will discover handmade pottery, glass, jewelry, wood, fiber and mixed media arts items and more. Meet the artists and shop for unique items for yourself or the special people on your holiday gift list.

Mark your calendar now for the 2025 Annual Holiday Crafts Fair:

DATE:
Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:00am – 5:00pm

Location:
The Crafts Center
Thompson Hall
210 Jensen Drive
Raleigh, NC 27606

Who can participate?
The Crafts Fair is a way for Crafts Center artists and craftspeople and affiliates to showcase the remarkable work of the Crafts Center’s own artists and craftspeople. For that reason, the event is only open to active Crafts Center participants who must be regularly involved in the Crafts Center’s program – that is, a student, instructor or studio member who has been active within the past three years. No outside crafts people or vendors will be accepted. All work must be the exhibitor’s own and must be representative of some aspect of the Crafts Center’s program.

How do I sign up for a booth?
Read the Crafts Fair Information Sheet for fair details and to determine if you meet the qualifications to apply for a booth. If you meet the qualifications, then beginning on April 15, 2025, you may sign up for a booth by filling out our on-line Crafts Fair Sign-up Form.

The last day to put your name on the list for a booth is June 3, 2025.
If you missed the sign-up deadline, you can email the Crafts Center to request that your name to the waitlist: crafts-center@ncsu.edu.