48th Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase
The Arkansas Craft Guild is now accepting applications for talented artisans to participate in the 48th Annual Arkansas Craft Guild Christmas Showcase, one of Little Rock’s longest-running and most respected fine arts and crafts markets. The event will take place December 4-6, 2026 at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds Hall of Industry.
For nearly five decades, the Christmas Showcase has been a premier holiday shopping destination, featuring handmade, high-quality creations from artists across the region. This juried event offers artisans the unique opportunity to showcase and sell their work directly to an audience that values craftsmanship, originality, and artistry.
Why participate?
• Direct access to thousands of holiday shoppers seeking unique, handmade gifts.
• A juried event, ensuring high-quality vendors and an engaged customer base.
• Meet and network with fellow artisans in a supportive, creative environment.
• Marketing support through event promotion on social media, local media, and print advertising.
Who should apply?
The Arkansas Craft Guild is seeking artists and makers specializing in: Pottery & Ceramics; Woodworking; Jewelry & Metalwork; Fiber Arts & Textiles; Fashion Apparel; Stained & Fused Glass; Painting; Photography; Sculpture & Mixed Media; Candles, Bath & Body Products; Toys, Greeting Cards; Home Décor, & Collectibles; Seasonal Originals; Honey & Gourmet Foods.
Every vendor is the actual artisan behind the work! Buyers love connecting directly with the creators of their favorite pieces.
How to apply
Fill out this online form and follow instructions. www.arkansascraftguild.org/event-applications Deadline to apply: Sept. 1, 2026 Location: Arkansas State Fairgrounds, Hall of Industry, 2600 Howard St, Little Rock, AR 72206 Event Dates: December 4-6, 2026 For more information, visit www.facebook.com/christmasshowcase or contact the Arkansas Craft Guild at (870) 269-4120 / arkansascraftguild@gmail.com.
About the Arkansas Craft Guild
Founded in 1962 as a cooperative, the Arkansas Craft Guild is dedicated to promoting fine craftsmanship and supporting independent artisans. The Guild operates the Arkansas Craft Guild & Gallery at 104 E. Main, Mountain View, AR, 72560 and hosts annual events that celebrate creativity, artistry, and handmade traditions. Every member is promoted on the website, www.arkansascraftguild.org/artist-roster.
The Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas has earned accreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration(NASPAA) through its Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA).
Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), NASPAA accreditation represents the global standard in public service education. The Clinton School is one of only six graduate programs nationwide to earn NASPAA accreditation during 2026, joining a cohort of public service institutions dedicated to academic excellence and student success.
“Our journey toward NASPAA accreditation began with a shared faculty commitment to setting the highest national standard for public service education,” Dean DeFrancesco Soto said. “This achievement is the result of years of collaboration with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, Dean’s Advisory Board members, community partners, and University of Arkansas System leadership. I want to extend my deepest thanks to Professor Al Bavon, whose dedicated leadership brought this vision to life.” The Clinton School was founded to prepare individuals for service that advances the common good in Arkansas communities and beyond. Through this intensive process, our accreditation recognizes our foundation built over two decades that has been driven by our public service values.
“This achievement bookends a remarkable season of growth for the Clinton School. We celebrated our 20th graduating class in May, and we recently moved into our new home at One World Avenue,” Dean DeFrancesco Soto said. “Looking ahead, we are excited to build on this success as we continue to enrich our programs and support the public service leaders of tomorrow.”