Saturday, June 22nd from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 23rd from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The fourth annual Arts & Drafts Festival was held on June 22 – 23, 2024 at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery to celebrate the arts and music in our community and the entire DC region. Proceeds from the Festival go back into BCAG’s programs, classes, and events that support emerging artists of all ages. The event features:
Artists: Artists from Baltimore County and the entire region were curated and selected by jurors. Mediums included photography, painting, woodwork, glass, home & body artisan products, pottery, metal, mixed media, and much more!
Music: Jazz from the Kevin Howard Band, Reggae/Soul/R&B from Brian Cunningham Project, Eclectic Rock / Funk / Rock & Roll from Skies in Chaos, and Irish dance tunes from The Pilgrims of Deep Run.
Food & Beverages: Great food and beverages, including two featured special brews made just for the Festival by Guinness:
HARMONIC HAZE BLUEBERRY LIME
HAZY INDIA PALE ALE ALE BREWED WITH BLUEBERRY AND LIME
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| 2024 Artists and Sponsors |
| BCAG Activity Booth |
| Works of Art |
| SilverLace Studio |
| Willamys Creations |
| Jump Jack Studio |
| Main Vessel Pottery |
| Brent Taylor |
| Pat Baker Jewelry |
| SK Stained Glass |
| Yarn Haven Creations |
| Janessa Marie Designs |
| ERIN KALTRIDER ART |
| ArborSonic WoodWorks |
| Lost & Forged |
| ChrisBrenSchmidt Photography |
| The Purple Kiln |
| Ultimate Joy Art Design |
| Timeless Essentials |
| DorcasElin |
| Drawn Metal Studios |
| Outta Our Minds |
| Maggie Maed It |
| Hummingbird Designs |
| Pinkkiss Pottery |
| Mister Kokedama |
| KES! |
| The Baltimore Museum of Art |
| Sunflower Collective |
| Vino Votive Candles |
| Cozaana |
| Grateful Glass |
| Capital Vacations |
| Thompson Creek |
| The Mighty Pen |
| Paige’s Glass and Art |
| Saz Factory Inc. |
| Jewel Chasm Metalsmith |
| Spaghetti Kiss |
| Willow Newman |
| Ben Chricchi Photo |
| Jam & Co. Designs |
| Guild of American Papercutters |
| Renewal by Andersen |
| Justin Gray Design |
| BCAG Activity Booth |
| Broken Edges |
| BoHo Fabric Art |
| Universal Windows Direct |
| Baltimore County Arts Guild – Wings |
| Baltimore County Arts Guild -Resident Artists Booth |
| Baltimore County Arts Guild Info Booth |
| Baltimore County Arts Guild Ops Booth (Volunteer Check In) |
| Shore United Bank |
| Charlestown by Erickson Senior Living |
| Patapsco Heritage Greenway |
| Loverde Family Community Fund |
| TruAx Custom Frames |
| Elite Lending Services |
| Key: |
| Sponsors |
| Artists |
| BCAG Activity Booths |
Saturday, June 22nd from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 23rd from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Join us for a fun filled weekend of artists, music performers, fun interactive activities for all ages, and food and beverages from our host, Guinness Open Gate Brewery. Celebrate the arts and music in our community and learn how the Festival presenter, Baltimore County Arts Guild is shaping and improving communities through the transformative power of art. Proceeds from the Festival go back into programs, classes, and events that support emerging artists of all ages.
This is a FREE event open to the public (no tickets or registration required). Those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Featured Artists: Explore Artists from Baltimore County and the entire region that were reviewed and selected by jurors. Mediums will include photography, painting, woodwork, glass, home & body artisan products, pottery, metal, mixed media, and much more! Learn more about each artist in the Artist and Sponsor Marketplace now.
Music: Check out the bands playing a variety of music genres both days of the Arts & Drafts Festival. Preview each artist’s music through the links below.
Saturday, June 22:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: The Pilgrims of Deep Run – Irish Dance
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Brian Cunningham Project – Reggae / Soul / R&B
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Pineapple Band – Eclectic Rock
Sunday, June 23:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Kevin Howard Band – Jazz / R&B
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Skies in Chaos – Eclectic Rock / Party Rock & Roll
Food & Beverages: Enjoy great food and beverages, including two featured special brews made just for the Festival by Guinness:
HARMONIC HAZE BLUEBERRY LIME
HAZY INDIA PALE ALE ALE BREWED WITH BLUEBERRY AND LIME
Sign up to receive updates on the Festival and artist and entertainment lineup
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
5001 Washington Blvd
Halethorpe, MD 21227
The entire Guinness Open Gate Brewery venue is ADA compliant and fully accessible. There is an elevator to access each of the three floors of the brewery. The accessible entrance can be found on the first floor, underneath the main staircase.
The Baltimore County Arts Guild is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.
Please contact the event organizer to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
