Over 160 juried fine artists and craftspeople will descend upon New Hope, exhibiting an extraordinary array of works across a multitude of media. Visitors can expect to discover everything from captivating oil paintings, delicate watercolors, and expressive pastels to intricate sculpture, exquisite fine and fun jewelry, bespoke ceramics, skilled woodwork, luxurious fiber art, and innovative wearable pieces. The festival will also showcase stunning glasswork, compelling photography, unique outsider art, and imaginative mixed media creations.
More Than Just Art: A Festival for All Ages
The New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival is designed to be a full sensory experience for the entire family. Beyond the incredible art, the weekend will feature:
- Culinary Delights: A diverse selection of food trucks will be on hand to satisfy every craving. This year's lineup includes Southern Farm Catering, Sprout House, Nessie Tea, Viva Mexico, Tokio Sushi, Nosh Empanadas, and Smokey Bandit.
- Live Music: A continuous soundtrack of live musical entertainment will fill the air throughout both days, featuring performances by talented artists such as John Thomas, Timi Hendrix, Suren Lama, and Chris Zaic.
- Family Fun: Engaging kids' activities and hands-on demonstrations will ensure that younger visitors are inspired and entertained, making it a perfect outing for all ages.
Convenience and Community
The festival will take place in the New Hope–Solebury High School parking lot, conveniently located just a short walk from the heart of New Hope's bustling business district. To enhance visitor experience and encourage exploration of the wider town, a complimentary shuttle bus will run from the Festival parking lots directly to South Main Street at the Bucks County Playhouse. This makes it easy for attendees to seamlessly explore the charming shops, diverse galleries, and acclaimed restaurants that downtown New Hope has to offer.
"The New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival has everything from incredible oil paintings that you’ll want in your living room to that perfect piece of handcrafted jewelry, and so much more,” said Chamber President Michael Sklar. “It’s not just about what you take home—it’s about the stories, the artists behind each piece, and the community you become part of. It’s one of our largest events of the year and an annual tradition for New Hope and Bucks County.”
He added, “For more than three decades, the New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival has been more than just an event—it’s a celebration. It’s about honoring creativity, supporting artists, fostering community spirit, and creating memories that bring visitors back year after year. Thousands come not just to shop, but to share in a legacy that is uniquely New Hope.”
Meet the Makers: A Glimpse at Participating Artists
This year’s festival proudly presents an extensive roster of talented artists, craftspeople, and makers. A partial list of participants includes:
Crafts: Diana Carr (House of Cork), Joseph Carrasquillo (Milou Gallery), Julia Castor (Castor Art and Pottery), Sarah Adams (Heart of Fire Pyrography), Queta Alban (Greta’s House), Dave Ballai (Yardsticks Rule), Robert Beam (Bear Ridge Stained Glass), Nina Brander (Brander Art Furniture), Ben Bridegum (The Conscious Frequency), Joshua Byrne (House of Byrne), Lisa Canuso (Canuso Creations), Neil Claypoole (Jonathan’s Spoons), Nick DeMatteo (Red Maple Fine Crafts), Margie Diaz (Marg Ceramics), Suzan Dise (Suzan Dise Creative Studio), Daniel Dojlidko (Creative Spruce Woodworking), Ed Field (EF Stained Glass), Amy J. Friedman (Amy’s Kokedama, Unique Glass & More), Catherine May Fulton (Feral Broomcraft), Jessica Greet (Fairydust Pottery), Lauren Guglielmo (Wild Dreamers LLC), Glen Hay (Hay Made), Carolyn Hogan (CarlyBlue Woodcraft), Catherine Hrung (Kiwi & Mochi), Sandra Jenney (Leaves by Jenney), Christina Johnson (CJ Ceramics), Debbie Jones (Montana Mountain Skincare LLC), Denise Kennedy (Creepy Dolls Perkasie), Lydia Kim (Punkachu Shop), Leslie Krause (Ninbia Bags of New Hope), Elizabeth Larcher (Little Miss Delilah), Mary LeGendre (Meme’s Treats), Cara Levy (Harrison Mae Designs), Edward Lewis (Timber Lane Crafts), Nick & Kristen Martier (Nick Martier Woodworking), Victoria McKelvie (Victoria McKelvie Designs), Grace Moreno (Grace Hunsinger Studio), Jeffrey Nelson (HudsonRiverInlay.com), Richard O’Krogly (Alien Moon Arts), Judith Pfeiffer (Artistic Quilts), David Plasket (DPTurnings), MaryAnn Power (Lovely Words Shop), David Pudles (Sunrise Tees, LLC), Alina Raskopin (Malina Crafts), Shelby Rea (The Homestead Studio), Betty Roebuck (Jazzy River Designs), Oneka Benn Schwartz (JOSIL Paperie), Gina Slopey (Gina Slopey), Jill Spiro (Little B Natural Organics), Eileen Stanfield (Stanfield Ceramics), Ray Strecker (Victoria Wood Craft), Paul Strzemienski (PJ’s Woodcrafts), JoAnne Sutkin (Barnhouse Pots), Margot Sweed (Margot’s Pottery), Michelle Hoffman Ten Eyck (Way of the Butterfly), Terri Trotter (Third Street Studio), Claudio Trubu (CT Leather Craft), Laura Lynn Vander Mooren (Nature’s Design), Luke Voytas (Luke Voytas Woodworking), Debra Weiss (Big Dog Glass and Design), Loretta Womelsdorf (Loretta Belle Art), Josh Williams (Redwood Durable), Brent Wood (Woodshed Designs).
Fiber: Ihor Barabakh (SEVERYN), Nurit Bland (Sew Designed), Lavern Coffey (Lavern Coffey), Joanne DeMatteo (Red Maple Fine Crafts), Catherine Elser (Creative Cousins), Deena Fink (Knit and Let Dye), Sierra Krause (Indigo Artwear), Astou McFadden (Dioum Basket), Sue Fox Mitrano (Blue Fox Studio), Merrianne Nichols (Nichols Enterprises), Catherine O’Toole (Quilts by Kate), Audrey Rapp (Melagrana Design), David Schumann (David Schumann Tie Dye), Celeste Thompson (Celeste Thompson Creations Millinery), Kathy Workowski (Avenue of Peace).
Fine Arts: Ollie Raccosta (spicyunivers3), Bixa Burgos (Thought Forms), Felipe Durana (FBD Abstract Art), Michele Foster-Lucas (Michele Foster Lucas), Michael Goldstein (Michael Goldstein Art), Veronica Grankina (Veronica Grankina), Donna Gratkowski (Gratkowski Original Art), Katharine Hemphill (Painting Delightfuls), Nikk Henry (Ink Stain Co.), Stephen Kent (Skeezy Arts), Emily Knabb (Emily Knabb Art), Laura Lippay (Laura Lippay), Ed Marston (Riverworld), Grace Mugala (Asante Art Gallery), Charity Munoz (C Munoz Art), Valerie Pantalone (Valerie Pantalone), Lauren Ruch (Lauren Ruch Fine Art), Robert Ruhe (Broken Branch Creation), Maxine Sheaffer (Maxine Sheaffer Fine Art), Matt Szychowski (Sha Huskies Illustration), Tina Tagher (Asante Sana Art), Andrea Tucker (Art by Andrea), Anduin Vaid (Anduin Vaid), Laura Walker (Laura Nicole), John Westcott (John Westcott Watercolors), Olga Nenazhivina (Olga Nenazhivina), Mustapha Yasir (Mustapha Art Studio).
Jewelry: Ann Alburn (Air Rings by Ann), Lynn Anderson (All Washed Up Gems), Kathryn Bacso (Kathryn B Jewelry), Helena Bizonova (Trezana Jewelry), Vincent Braccia (Skyseed Energy), Douglas Brandow (Cutting Edge Mining Co.), Dawn Cutillo (Elli Blu), Abra Gorby (Abra Couture, Inc.), Katherine Gramas (Dilly Dally Designs), Carol Keefe (Big Luv Studio), Johnny Kingman (Treasures of the Jersey Shore), Nora Lewis (Nora Sue Jewelry), Kaaren Lobel (Jewelry Designs by KL), Ruth Njeri Maina (Njeristudio), Sonya Maizell (Nine Birds Studio), Robin Miller (Robin Miller Artisan Jewelry), Cheryl Mirkin (CM Design), Helene Moriarity (Helene Ann Studio), Amy Muerman (.dym. minimalist jewelry), Jill Nielsen (Nonesuch Studio), Becky Peach (The Playful Peach), Luis Perez (ZEREP LLC), Cindy & Jim Pierson (Natural Designs Jewelry), Eugenia Porello (Porellarte), Karen Porterfield (Jewelry by Karen), Colleen Puglia (Rustic Heart Studio), Lisa Schwartz (ICIS Jewelry).
Marketplace: Christine & Nicholas Kulina (KG Bees), Jesse Mangum (Nutty Novelties), Greg Matos (Beetle & Bison Artisan Candles), Joanne Tartaglino (Celtic Chairde Creations), Rong Sheng Wu (Bonsai Art).
Mixed Media: Anthony Argenti (Resin Makes), Lori Cassidy (Lori Jane Cassidy), Anne Goldsmith (Ann Goldsmith Art), Michael Guarraia (MG Custom Lighting), Meg Lemieur (Meg Lemieur Art), Judith & David Horowitz Marchand (Modern Fossils), Jodi Oster (J. Oster Folkart), Joe Pruiti (NAWA Group LLC), Caroline Purdue (Caroline Doodles), Hollie Graze (Mollycat Mosaics).
Photography: Sharon Parham Maloney (Spinythorn Photography), Mark Miller (Mark Miller Photography), Kim Niswender (Kim Marie Art Designs), Alex Spielman (Spielman Photography, LLC), Stephan John Sullivan (Stephen John Sullivan), Ruth C. Taylor (Reflections by Ruth).
Prizes will be awarded again this year for Best in Show, along with specific categories including Crafts, Fiber, Fine Art, Jewelry, Mixed Media, and Photography.
Admission and Parking
Admission to the entire Festival is a $5 donation, which directly supports the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce's mission and ongoing community events.
Parking is available behind the High School and Upper Elementary School for a $5 donation, which supports school activities. Please note that handicapped parking is limited due to high attendance. Additional parking is available at Union Square, at the Railroad Station, and throughout downtown, with complimentary shuttle service to and from South Main Street near the Bucks County Playhouse.
Generous Support from Sponsors
This year’s Festival is made possible through the generous support of valued sponsors, including Penn Community Bank, CertaPro Painters, Bucks County Magazine, Renewal by Andersen, Friends of the Library, Green Mountain Energy, Lambertville Helping Hands, Music Mountain Theatre, and more.
Event Hours:
- Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
For updates, schedules, and the full list of artists and exhibitors, please visit the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce website.
