The Manchester Made Craft Fair returns to Waterside for both a summer and winter edition this year. The events will again be well presented table top fairs of high quality handmade contemporary craft. Applications are currently welcomed for the summer fair on Saturday 18 July.
Waterside Arts and Creative Industries Trafford are once again working in partnership with Jo Lavelle from A Great Find and co-founder of Sale Arts Trail.
Information for applicants:
- Selections will be made by Michelle Keeling, Visual Arts Curator at Waterside and Jo Lavelle from A Great Find and co-founder of Sale Arts Trail.
- Selections will be made to create a good balance of disciplines across the fair, also taking into consideration the need to show variety to any returning visitors.
- New for 2026, the fair will also include an interiors edit, bringing together a collection of makers who create contemporary handmade products for the home. There is the opportunity below to apply for this section.
- The summer craft fair will take place on Saturday 18 July in and around The Chambers and The Studio, upstairs at Waterside in Sale, Greater Manchester. The fair will be open to the public from 11am - 5pm.
- The deadline for applications is Friday 17 April. Everyone will be informed of the outcome of their application whether successful or not by Monday 27 April, therefore if you do not hear from us, please email [email protected]
- The cost of participation will depend on table size:
- Small table top includes the use of a 750mm x 1500mm table = £70 incl. VAT
- Large table top includes the use of a 762mm x 1828mm table = £80 incl. VAT.
- Small open space for artist’s own display @ 750mm x 1500mm = £70 incl. VAT
- Large open space for artist’s own display @ 750mm x 1800mm = £80 incl. VAT.
Applications are accepted from those living or working in Greater Manchester
For any queries please contact Michelle on [email protected]
Application Images
- Applicants can submit up to 6 images representing the style of work they wish to sell at the craft fair.
- Images should be compiled in one folder and submitted via WeTransfer, supplied as jpegs (landscape or portrait) at a maximum file size of 1MB per image. Please label the images with your name and a number for each image. Please note the folder link can be created as an alternative to sending via email on the free version of WeTransfer.
Example for three images being submitted – Sarah Smith 1, Sarah Smith 2, Sarah Smith 3
For any queries please contact Michelle [email protected]