Arts and Crafts

On December 4 and 5, 2010, 200 artists will gather on the campus of Michigan State University for the Holiday Arts and Crafts Show. The show takes place on four floors of the MSU Union, at the corner of Grand River and Abbott, in East Lansing. Show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission to the show is FREE! West Circle Drive and the Grand River Parking Ramp will be open for parking and shopper drop-off. Handicap parking is available on Abbott Rd north of Grand River Ave and also in the Grand River Parking Ramp.

The MSU Arts and Crafts Show was voted one of the top 50 shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine and is one of the largest holiday arts and crafts shows in Michigan. Some items available at this year’s show include pottery, jewelry, photography, clothing, aromatherapy, personalized home décor, woodworking, stained glass and holiday-themed items. These creative finds make great holiday gifts, and there is something for every taste and budget.

The MSU Union One-Union Square Food Court will also be open during show hours to serve both hungry shoppers and window shoppers. The MSU Union Building is handicap accessible. There are restrooms located throughout the show.

The University Activities Board annually sponsors two major regional arts and crafts shows at the MSU Union. The Holiday Arts and Crafts Show is held the first weekend in December. The Spring Arts and Crafts Show is held the weekend before Memorial Day Weekend in May in conjunction with the East Lansing Art Festival. Please call the UAB Office at (517) 355-3354 for more information. Both shows are free for the public to attend.

The Holiday Arts and Crafts Show is one of the state's largest indoor holiday shows with over 200 exhibitors. This Saturday and Sunday show is held throughout the four floors of the MSU Union building with attendance figures regularly exceeding 30,000. Please call the UAB Office for current booth fees.

The Spring Arts and Crafts Show is held outside on the grounds of the MSU Union. This show is held on Saturday and Sunday with over 300 exhibitors displaying items in a park-like setting on the MSU campus. Most exhibitors utilize portable structures for their displays. The UAB office can provide current booth fee prices. The East Lansing Art Festival is staged one block north of campus with over 225 exhibitors. More than 60,000 people annually attend these two outdoor shows.

To participate as an exhibitor, interested parties must first apply online to be placed on the mailing list. Please click on the link below and select "New Patron Request" from the Arts and Crafts Show Main Menu. Complete the new patron request form, and select mailing list(s) you would like to participate in (the annual holiday show, the annual spring show, or both). Once placed on the mailing list, exhibitors will receive a Patron ID Number (required to apply for the shows), and application date reminders (postcards and emails) for upcoming shows. Once the new patron request is completed, patrons may edit their information at any time by selecting "Edit Patron Information," also on the Arts and Crafts Show Main Menu.

The University Activities Board requires that the exhibitor produce the majority of the item that is displayed. Commercial / Buy-Sell products and food items are not permitted and will be removed from the exhibit if found to be displayed.

The application for the 2010 MSU Holiday Arts and Crafts show will be available online beginning July 6, 2010 at 9 a.m.

Exhibitor Information/Applications

For more information concerning the University Activities Board, please contact us at (517) 355-3354 or click here