An applicant for membership must submit a completed application along with images of their work for review by the Jury Committee. If the application meets our requirements, you will be invited to submit samples of your work for a hands-on evaluation by the Jury Committee.

While the Jury Committee reviews applicants' work, the Director of Events will meet with all applicants for an orientation session. Applicants not accepted for membership are given advice on how to improve their work and will be offered a chance to mentor with a current member.

The jurors are looking for work which has a high level of craftsmanship. All work must be original and made by hand or with the use of appropriate tools. The work must function well, show proficiency, quality, consistency, knowledgeable use of materials, and artistic potential.

Specialty food is a unique category. Please email us at jurychair@vermonthandcrafters.com for details before applying.

The Board of Directors has placed an indefinite moratorium on new applications in the personal care and pet-use products categories.

There are two ways to apply. You can use the online application or download the membership application form below, complete the application and mail it in. See a list of the 2019 jury sessions and submission deadlines.

2019 Jury Dates

April 11 Jury application due by March 28

This session is scheduled from 3 to 5.

June 13 Jury application due by May 30

This session is scheduled from 3 to 5.

August 8 Jury application due by July 25

This session is scheduled from 3 to 5.