EVENT DESCRIPTION

Come celebrate America’s 250th with dozens of Maine artisans from Mount Desert Island and outer islands.

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, whose mission includes empowering women through business opportunities.

We hold craft fairs on Mount Desert Island which are open to our members & other artisans. All artisan members live on Mount Desert Island, one of MDI’s outer islands, or in Trenton, Lamoine, or Ellsworth.