{"id":305164,"date":"2026-10-12T16:42:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T16:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/305164\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T16:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T16:42:07","slug":"philadelphia-museum-of-art-craft-show-2026-brings-195-artists-to-convention-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/305164\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show 2026 brings 195 artists to Convention Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nearly 200 artists from across the country will bring one-of-a-kind works to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this fall for the 50th Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The show runs Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, in Exhibit Hall F at 12th and Arch streets. This year\u2019s juried event will feature 195 artists working across 13 categories of craft and design, with all of the work on display available for purchase. Artists receive 100% of the proceeds from their sales.<\/p>\n

Attendees can browse everything from ceramics, glass and wood to jewelry, furniture, leather, paper and wearable art.<\/p>\n

The Craft Show festivities begin with the Preview Party on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4-9 p.m. Guests can meet participating artists and shop the show before it opens to the public. Preview Party tickets also include admission during all three days of the Craft Show.<\/p>\n

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Once the public show opens Friday, several special events are included with admission. At 1 p.m., \u201cFit to be Tied\u201d will offer an interactive presentation on styling scarves and shawls.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s programming begins at noon with the \u201cFind Your Style\u201d fashion event, featuring one-of-a-kind clothing, jewelry, leather and other wearable pieces from participating artists.<\/p>\n

Later Saturday, clay artists Syd Carpenter, Adebunmi Gbadebo and Roberto Lugo will take part in a 2 p.m. discussion about their work and the history and future of ceramics. The talk is included with admission, though seating is limited and reservations are required.<\/p>\n

General admission is $20 for one day or $25 for two days. Tickets for children younger than 12 are $5, and groups purchasing 10 or more tickets can receive a discounted rate. Tickets are on sale now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The show benefits the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Organizers say it has contributed more than $15.3 million to the museum over the past 49 years, supporting exhibitions, education programs, acquisitions, conservation and publications.<\/p>\n

50th Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show<\/a><\/p>\n

Dates: Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall F, 12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: $20 one day; $25 two days; $5 for children under 12
What to expect: 195 artists representing 13 categories of contemporary craft and design, with all exhibited work available for purchase
Friday special event: \u201cFit to be Tied\u201d scarf presentation, 1 p.m.
Saturday special events: \u201cFind Your Style\u201d fashion event, noon; ceramics discussion, 2 p.m.
Preview Party: Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-9 p.m.; separate ticket required<\/p>\n

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