Sugarloaf seeks applications for 2013 shows

After the most recent season that saw attendance increases at every one of its shows and artist sales increase by as much as 23 percent, Sugarloaf Craft Festivals is accepting applications from artists and craftspeople in all media for its spring 2013 shows.

The show schedule is as follows:

Jan. 25-27: Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va.

March 8-10: Garden State Exhibition Center in Somerset, N.J.

March 15-17: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa.

April 12-14: Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, Md.

April 26-28: Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md.

Exhibition space is available at every show in all categories, including fiber and fashion, photography, fine art, furniture, ceramics and pottery, blown and leaded glass, jewelry, metal, leather and functional and decorative wood. Jurying begins in mid-August.

Sugarloaf says it invests all exhibitor booth fees in the promotion and production of each show and artists are supported with an aggressive marketing and advertising program. Other benefits to artists at Sugarloaf shows include free VIP tickets for artists to distribute to their best customers and discounts for artists at hotels convenient to show venues. Artists can receive discounts on booth fees with flexible payment options.

For information, visit www.sugarloafcrafts.com.