Winner of the 2005 Niche Award for Best Arts Nonprofit, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen promotes, encourages, and develops quality contemporary and heritage crafts—one of Pennsylvania's finest cultural and economic resources. The Guild provides educational opportunities, marketing assistance, cultural programs, workshops and information services. Workshops are offered for the emerging artist, established craftsmen and novice enthusiast in a wide range of class subjects dealing with hands-on courses as well as lectures, tours and critiques.

 Membership in the Guild is open to everyone and is comprised of many benefits, including a quarterly newsletter, show eligibility, free show admission, health insurance eligibility (in the 5 county region), networking, exhibit opportunities and camaraderie.