Convention Center To Host Contemporary Craft Show
The 49th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show will take place from Nov. 7-9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. A preview party will be held on Thursday, Nov….
The 49th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show will take place from Nov. 7-9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. A preview party will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6. Tickets for the craft show are on sale now.
The craft show will feature 195 artists from across the United States. Artists selected represent 13 disciplines, such as metal, basketry, and paper, with some artists exhibiting works in multiple categories.
In addition to the artists' display, Craft in America will debut Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026 at the craft show, commemorating the semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the United States next year. This special experience highlights the diversity of handmade American crafts.
“Hosting the launch of Handwork to celebrate the history of craft in our country is an honor. In an increasingly manufactured time, we understand the importance of highlighting handmade, and we feel grateful to be able to showcase our esteemed mix of artists and their handmade creations to the Philadelphia community,” said Nancy O'Meara, craft show manager, shared with the Northeast Times.
Historically, the craft show has raised more than $15 million to support the Philadelphia Museum of Art's programs, exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational initiatives, according to the Northeast Times.
