Maker Days at Touchstone by the Falls
Outdoor Artist Market & Community Series | Ohiopyle, PA
Touchstone Center for Crafts invites artists and makers to apply for Maker Days at Touchstone by the Falls, a free, all‑ages community series celebrating hands‑on artmaking, live demonstrations, and a juried maker market held outdoors in downtown Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania.
Maker Days create an inviting, high‑traffic environment where visitors can meet artists, watch work being made, participate in creative activities, and shop directly from makers—all in a beautiful, walkable destination that attracts both local residents and tourists.
Touchstone Center for Crafts is one organization with two complementary places for creativity:
- Our Farmington campus, where immersive workshops, residencies, and exhibitions support deep learning and skill‑building
- Touchstone by the Falls in Ohiopyle, where markets, demonstrations, and community events expand access to craft
Maker Days are part of Touchstone’s broader mission to support artists, increase access to craft, and build pathways into deeper creative engagement.
Maker Days Schedule
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Rain or Shine
- May 30, 2026
(coincides with Spirit of the River Wine & Arts Festival) - June 20, 2026
(coincides with 24th Annual Beer and Gear Fest) - July 18–19, 2026
(coincides with American Craft Council National Craft Open Studios Weekend) - September 26, 2026
(coincides with Ohiopyle Borough’s Youghtoberfest) - October 10, 2026
(coincides with Ohiopyle Borough’s Buckwheat Pancake Festival)
Artists may apply for one or multiple dates.
Touchstone Members are eligible for multi‑day discounts on top of their already discounted rate.
Location
Outdoors at Touchstone by the Falls
1 Sherman Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
(former site of the Falls City Church)
Artist Booth Fees
Artist Booth Space (10’ x 10’ | per day)
- Non‑Member Rate: $80 per day
- Touchstone Member Rate: $60 per day
- Scholarships are available for emerging artists/makers.
There is no application fee. Artists keep 100% of their sales.
Touchstone Member Multi‑Day Discounts
Discounts apply per day. And will be applied via a discount code after artist acceptance.
Members get the following discounts:
2 days $5 off/day or $55/day
3-4 days $10 off/day or $50/day
5 days $15 off/day or $45/day
6 days $18 off/day or $42/day
Touchstone Membership
Touchstone uses a belonging‑centered membership model. Membership categories reflect who members are—not levels of access or status. All members receive core benefits because supporting Touchstone means belonging to the full organization and its mission.
Membership benefits apply across all Touchstone programs and locations, including both Touchstone by the Falls and Touchstone’s Farmington campus.
Annual Membership Options
Student Member: $40
Emerging Artist Member: $60
Fayette County Resident Member: $60
Community Member: $75
Artist/Maker Member: $75
Membership must be current at the time of participation. To enroll or renew visit
https://touchstonecrafts.salsalabs.org/membership-enrollment-form
What Artists Receive
- Outdoor booth space for up to a 10’ x 10’ setup at a well‑promoted, high‑visibility event
- Opportunity to sell original, handmade work
- Direct engagement with a diverse audience of local residents and tourists (1.5 million+ attendes/year)
- Support from Touchstone staff on event days
- Option to demonstrate artistic process or engage informally with visitors
- Option to offer hands-on art activities or collaborative art activities
- Artists provide tents, weights, and display materials. Electricity is not available.
Who Should Apply
- Professional and emerging artists
- Craft artists and contemporary makers
- Artists and makers working in clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, printmaking, mixed media, and related disciplines
Application Deadline: May 5, 2026
Notification Date: Rolling. Applications that include the first Maker Days (May 30) will be notified on or before May 12, 2026.