OPENING TODAY!
While we can't connect in person this November 2020, the Women’s Committee and Craft Show Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exciting first ever online event—meeting you wherever you are.
Explore the innovative work of more than 150 artists from the comfort of your home. View and purchase unique, museum quality contemporary craft directly from the artists. Tune in live for special artist presentations.
Enjoy early access to the show on November 5th 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 44th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, a juried exhibition and retail sale traditionally held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, will be ONLINE for the first time in November 2020, with a Preview Party on Thursday, November 5.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show announces 150 contemporary craft artists from 30 states who’ve been selected to participate in the 44th 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 150 of the best crafts artists in the United States.
For more information on the show, read the FAQ on our blog.
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 5 (4pm – 8pm EST)
Show Dates and Hours
Friday, November 6 (10am – 6pm EST)
Saturday, November 7 (10am – 6pm EST)
Sunday, November 8 (10am – 6pm EST)
Tickets
Admission is free with a suggested gift of $10 to support The Philadelphia Museum of Art on November 6 - 8.
To purchase tickets now.
Artist Talks
Check out the full schedule and stay tuned to our 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.