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Enjoy 365 days of benefits!
1,550 members. 33 states.
Great sales opportunities, great shows, great chapters, great benefits.
Join one of the nation’s largest and most recognized craft guilds. You don’t have to live in Pennsylvania to be a Guild member! Our members live, create and enjoy craft all over the country. Be a part of our Craft Community. Keep Craft Alive. Join online now.
To download a paper copy of the application, click here.
Key benefits include
Health Insurance
Join the Guild and become eligible for health insurances. We work with a national provider to find competitive rates. Available for all members, at all levels, in most states. For details on insurance.
North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM)
The Pennsylvania Guild is a proud member of this great group, joining 500+ cultural institutions and organizations (including 22 in Pennsylvania) offering free or discounted benefits to members in North America! Participate now by upgrading your membership to the $100 level (call 717-431-8706 for details). Click here for a list of participating NARM locations!
Store Discount
You can shop year-round at our beloved Guild Store in Lancaster and receive a 10% discount!
Benefits at a Glance
| Member Benefits in the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen | Craftsman | Active Senior | Student | Emeritus | Friend | Youth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible to apply for Fine Craft Fairs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Eligible to apply for partnership events | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to apply for exhibitions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to apply to sell work in the Guild Store | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to apply to Holiday Gallery* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to apply for juried status | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to apply for Juried Member Showcase* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to apply for chapter events and shows* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible to apply for chapter jurying* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Listing on our website* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Eligible for live website links* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Access to affordable web design | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligible for images used in promotional materials* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Maintain juried status after you retire* | ✓ | |||||
| Teach, demonstrate or speak on craft* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Receive our fabulous annual membership directory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Vote for craftsman directors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligible to hold office | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Eligible for low price Health Insurance* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support Craft & Art | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Membership in one of the oldest, largest craft guilds nationwide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free admission to our Fine Craft Fairs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Great weekly news and information about crafts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Thousands of followers on our advocacy blog about Handmade | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invitation to Annual Meeting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invitation to openings for Exhibitions, Stores and more | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligible for discounts at 500+ Museums nationwide* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to 15 chapters statewide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10% discount in our store | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounts on workshops, tours, classes and lectures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| A link to national crafts advocacy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Referrals to craftsmen you want to reach | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cash prizes & Benchmark Awards for Excellence* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Networking with crafts professionals | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
*Some restrictions may apply. Call for details.
