MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
This November 2021, the Women’s Committee and Craft Show Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exciting combination live & online event—meeting craft lovers in-person and 24/7 virtually.
Explore the innovative work of 170 of the finest craft artists in the United States in person at the Pennsylvania Convention Center with an additional 25 artists participating online only. The 195 talented artists represent a vast array of work in 13 diverse categories of art created by hand. In addition, the show welcomes select student artists from local universities to exhibit and share their work with the public.
View and purchase unique, museum quality contemporary craft directly from the artists. Tune in live for special artist presentations.
Lynne Meade will be participating online only.
Enjoy early access to the show on November 4th with the Virtual Preview from 4 pm until 8pm. Subscribe to the preview and experience a First Look at the artists and their work.
Explore the artist pages where you can find samples of their work and links to their shops.
About the Show
The 45th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, a juried exhibition and retail sale traditionally held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, will be LIVE & ONLINE in November 2021, with a Preview Party on Thursday, November 4.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show announces 195 contemporary craft artists from 30 states who’ve been selected to participate in the 45th Annual Craft Show. These artists have been chosen from more than 600 applicants by five national jurors to showcase and sell their one-of-a kind, museum quality pieces at this year’s show.
Produced by The Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, one of the oldest organizations of women in support of a cultural institution in the county, this show of Art by Hand serves as the Museum’s largest yearly fundraising event and is devoted to bringing wide public attention to the field of craft art.
Approximately 15,000 visitors attend to preview and buy the works of contemporary craft in fiber, glass, wood, metal, clay by 195 of the best crafts artists in the United States.
Visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show website for more information on the show.
Event Information
Preview Party
Enjoy early access to the Show by attending the virtual preview party and awards ceremony.
Purchase tickets and experience a First Look at the artists and their work.
Thursday, November 4 (4pm – 9pm EST)
Show Dates and Hours
Friday, November 5 (11am – 9pm EST)
Saturday, November 6 (10am – 6pm EST)
Sunday, November 7 (10am – 5pm EST)
Tickets
General Admission
Tickets can be purchased online or during the show at the Convention Center.
Prices
One Day: $20
Two Days: $25
Children under 12 years old: $5
To purchase tickets now.
Artist Talks
Check out the full schedule and stay tuned to Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show home page for 15 different artist talks over the three-day Show. From livestreams to Q & A’s to pre-recorded demonstrations, see the inner workings of studio life that is so inherent in creating the finished products of the beautiful and unique contemporary craft pieces that you know and love.
Funds for Museum Purchases of Art and Craft
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is presented annually by the Women’s Committee and Craft Show Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the benefit of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to fund conservation and publication projects and to support exhibitions and education programs. Learn about the history of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.