Magazine Issue - September 2026

8 The 100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows
Find out which FA shows artists experienced their best sales at in 2025 and details about the No. 1 festival. 

26 The 100 Best Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows  
Discover the CC fairs that artists were the most successful at last year and learn a bit about the No. 1 show.

106 Application Advice and Tips for Artists
Three promoters share their best practices for how to make your application and artwork stand out

IN EVERY ISSUE
6 Publisher’s Note
41  Event Listing Index
46  Event Listings
83 Show Reviews
109 Ad Index
110 HeARTbeat

On the Cover
Columbus Winterfair, Columbus, Ohio  
Photo courtesy of Ohio Designer Craftsmen

Patrick da Costa in his wife, Rosemary’s, booth at Shaker Woods Festival  Columbiana, Ohio  
Photo courtesy of Sam with the Cam