Exhibition spaces throughout Philadelphia showcase the most honored and innovative artists working today in wood, clay, fiber, metal, and glass. Each year CraftNOW highlights exhibits and events to correspond with the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show in November emphasizing Philadelphia as a destination for craft and making.

In 2019, CraftNOW’s upcoming publication Craft Capital: Philadelphia’s Cultures of Making will document the city’s current range of activity built upon its history. Each essay will reveal makers and institutions serving as anchors for community and generators of value. Our exhibition portfolio will highlight this theme with the definition of “capital” interpreted broadly for its relation to place, economics, resources, and prominence among other viewpoints.

In 2018, CraftNOW presented the city-wide exhibition series Making a Difference to visitors as a means of discovering how craft promotes positive change, social cohesion and meaningful dialogue. Click below to see what CraftNOW partner venues will have on view during your visit to Philadelphia.

Masters of Craft: American Craft Council Fellows in Philadelphia

During CraftNOW’s inaugural year in 2015, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Center for Art in Wood and The Clay Studio honored 14 American Craft Council Fellows from Philadelphia who have had an enduring national impact through their works in wood, clay, fiber, metal, and glass.

Masters of Craft is documented, in its entirety, with a 160-page publication, including essays, artist profiles, and a full-color catalog of the included works. To purchase your hard copy today, email your request to info@centerforartinwood.org. You can also view the catalog free of charge online at the link below.

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