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IAA was formed in 1975 with the goal of helping Island artists and craftspeople market their work an

The Island Arts Association was formed in 1975 by a group of Mount Desert Island artisans, with the idea of promoting individual local craftspeople by hosting group shows. Many artists work alone in their studios, and these shows provide camaraderie, marketing ideas and exposure to new customers. Fair fees are kept low to encourage those just starting out. The IAA is hosted by the YWCA of MDI, who

se mission includes empowering women through business opportunities. While shows are the focus, the IAA also sponsors group workshops and will soon feature local artists and activities on its website.

06/14/2026

Just a few of the wonderful creations by our artists! Stop by our craft fair today 10:00am–5:00pm on Main Street in Southwest Harbor, ME!

05/24/2026

Thank you to WABI TV5 for visiting our craft fair this weekend!

34 different local artisans gathered on the village green with a variety of items, including stained glass, embroidery, sea glass art, photography, and more.

05/23/2026

It’s a beautiful day for the first craft fair of our season! We are on the Village Green in Bar Harbor: Saturday 10:00-6:00, and Sunday 10:00-5:00.

01/25/2026

We are excited to share our list of craft fairs for 2026! We have added two additional fairs to our schedule this year. Applications for our fairs are now available on our website! All of our fairs are juried. Please note that the applications posted on our website are the only way to secure your space; do not fall for scammers.
http://www.islandartsassociation.com/home/events/

12/24/2025

Membership Applications for the Island Arts Association are available for 2026! Applications (along with a $15 application fee) must be postmarked by January 15, 2026. Applicants will be notified of jurying results in early February. Members must live on Mount Desert Island, one of MDI’s outer islands, or in Trenton, Lamoine, or Ellsworth. Members are all juried for acceptance.

The membership application form can also be found on our website:
http://www.islandartsassociation.com/how-to-join/

Membership Perks Include:
• Lower Fair Fees for Members vs. non-members to all IAA Craft Fairs
• Priority Acceptance to Fairs: When application deadlines are met, members are given priority to fairs that have more applicants than spaces available. Non-members are accepted to our fairs as space allows.
• Invitation to attend IAA's annual meeting.

IAA accepts members at the beginning of each year. Memberships are $15 and are renewed at the beginning of each year. Application and payment for memberships must be received by the specified deadl…

12/08/2025

A few of our artists were featured on the news! Thank you to NEWS CENTER Maine for visiting our craft fair today!

Maine artists showcase unique crafts at the Bar Harbor holiday craft fair, using creativity to raise money for the local YWCA.

12/07/2025

We have some wonderful raffle items, thanks to local businesses and artists! Today is the last day to visit our craft fair to enter the raffles (as well as shop from local artists). Raffle winners will be drawn at 3:00pm today. Craft fair is 9:00-4:00.

12/06/2025

Stop by to visit our wonderful artists! Today & tomorrow, 9:00am-4:00pm at the Atlantic Oceanside, 119 Eden Street in Bar Harbor.

12/05/2025

The YWCA MDI has tasty baked goods and lunch items available at our craft fair this weekend!

Address

119 Eden Street, Route 3
Bar Harbor, ME
04609

Website

http://www.islandartsassociation.com/

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