The Center for Art in Wood

The Museum for Art in Wood displays wood art on site and in their traveling exhibitions and publications.

Occasionette

Occasionette is a locally-owned haven full of locally-made gifts and products.

The Clay Studio

One of the world’s leading ceramic art institutions, The Clay Studio supports the ceramic arts through their artist residency program, gallery, in-store and online shop, school, and outreach program.

Millésimé & Ligne Roset Old City

Millesime is a design showroom providing expertise to architects, designers and individual clients.

Moderne Gallery

Moderne Gallery has been internationally renowned for its high quality, vintage 20th Century furniture, lighting and accessories since 1984.

National Liberty Museum

An impressive collection of glass art is highlighted at the National Liberty Museum. Visitors are invited to interact with incredible stories of heroes and a collection of contemporary art.

Pentimenti

Pentimenti Gallery features content-driven contemporary art that challenges traditional aesthetics and materials by a line of internationally established artists alongside up-and-coming talent

PHL Independents

Located in Old City, Philadelphia Independents is a gift boutique that features only handmade items from local talent in the city.

Wexler Gallery

Challenging the traditional labels that categorize art, Wexler Gallery exhibits work that coexists in the expressive realms of design, fine art and contemporary glass and ceramics.

Fabric Workshop and Museum

The Fabric Workshop and Museum invites renowned contemporary artists to experiment with fabric and other innovative uses of materials and media.

The Galleries at Moore

Located within the only art and design college for women in the country, The Galleries at Moore host solo and group exhibitions, in a variety of media, by established and emerging national and international artists.

Philadelphia Art Alliance at The University of the Arts

The Art Alliance is a center that advances the work of makers, performers, and practitioners across disciplines. Programming provides exposure to the unusual, the unexpected, and the provocative.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show

Held annually in November, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show includes the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States, selected from more than 1,000 applicants.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Discover works of art at one of the largest and most renowned museums in the country at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Significant historic and contemporary crafts can be found in the Museum’s holdings and permanent exhibition spaces.

University of the Arts

University of the Arts is one of the few top art schools or universities to offer a focus in all five types of craft media: ceramics, fibers and textiles, glass, jewelry and metals, and wood plus furniture design.

Art Star

Art Star is a curated gallery and boutique selling handmade clothing, accessible fine art, jewelry and home accessories. Look for their pop-up markets throughout the year.

East Falls Glassworks

East Falls Glassworks is a glassblowing studio offering workshops for groups and individuals who want to experience working with glass at 2000 degrees.

Globe Dye Works

A former yarn-dying factory, Globe Dye Works has been transformed into a community of artists, designers, and fabricators.

Gravers Lane Gallery

Inspired by the concept of modern heirlooms, Gravers Lane Gallery strives to provide unparalleled craft and concept from some of today’s most innovative artists.

Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design

Since its establishment in 1980, Marguerite Rodgers has been relied upon to transform ordinary spaces into compelling interiors.

MaKen Studios

Short for “Made in Kensington” and comprised of nearly 300,000 square feet, MaKen Studios are two repurposed, industrial buildings in North Philadelphia that foster the development and sustainability of successful professional craftspeople, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and manufacturers.

Tyler School of Art and Temple Contemporary

Offering BFA and MFA programs in Ceramics, Fibers and Material Studies, Glass, and Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Tyler School of Art is recognized as one of the Nation’s leading art programs.

1241 Carpenter Studios + Art Space 1241

Over fifty artists and craftspeople work in 1241 Carpenter Studios, a 19th century factory building dedicated solely to creatives and creative businesses. Artspace 1241 features rotating exhibitions throughout the year.

Bok Building

The Bok Building, a once historic vocational school, is an evolving center for creatives, small-businesses, non-profits, small-batch manufacturers and beyond.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a nonprofit art museum and gallery space located in Isaiah Zagar’s art environment spanning half a city block.

NextFab

NextFab is a network of membership-based makerspaces that provide access to tools, technology, education, events, and services for makers of any skill level.

Abington Art Center

Located on a historic 27 acre campus in Jenkintown, just 10 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Abington Art Center presents exhibitions, programs and events designed to make the visual arts accessible to all.

Main Line Art Center

Main Line Art Center presents contemporary art exhibitions and a variety of courses in craft-based media including ceramics, textiles, wood and small metals.

Wayne Art Center

Established in 1930 as the first art center in the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia, Wayne Art Center offers instruction for all ages in a variety of creative arts. Presented annually, Craft Forms is internationally recognized as a premiere contemporary craft exhibition.

Wharton Esherick Museum

Wharton Esherick has been called the link between the Arts and Crafts Movement and the resurgent interest in furniture making following World War II. The Studio and Museum invite visitors to explore his ongoing legacy.

Nakashima Studio and Foundation for Peace

Drawing on Japanese designs and shop practices, as well as on American and International Modern styles, Nakashima created a body of work that would make his name synonymous with the best of 20th century American Art furniture.

Paradigm Gallery + Studio

Paradigm Gallery + Studio provides an artistic space for both the visual and performing arts, with a focus on emerging to established Philadelphia-based visual artists and makers.

Center for Emerging Visual Artists

CFEVA’s services are designed to raise the profile of Philadelphia’s professional artists, foster artistic experimentation and innovation, and showcase how vibrant artistic communities boost cultural tourism and foster economic development.

InLiquid

InLiquid mobilizes the visual arts culture of the greater Philadelphia region in order to unite communities, establish wider audiences for artists and craftspeople, and facilitate relationships between makers and collectors.

Crane Arts

Crane Arts has four floors of galleries and artist studios with The Old School across the street, which is home to Pig Iron Theatre and a bouquet of artist studios converted from former classrooms. Icebox Project Space and other galleries are throughout the first floor.

RAIR

Situated inside a construction and demolition waste recycling company in northeast Philadelphia, RAIR offers artists studio space and access to more than 450 tons of materials per day.

Art in City Hall and Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy

The Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy and Art in City Hall, features exhibitions both in the art gallery and public corridors emphasizing diverse cultural vibrancy of Philadelphia.

American Swedish Historical Museum

The American Swedish Historical Museum is a community dedicated to preserving and interpreting material culture, and is alive with celebrations, exhibitions, and learning experiences.

Cherry Street Pier

Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, Cherry Street Pier it is a reflection of Philadelphia today—creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired. Its public space includes exhibitions and open artist studios in a variety of media.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

As the first art museum and school in the United States, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making.

PHL Art at the Airport

PHL Art in the Airport’s Exhibition Program is a nationally-recognized, award-winning visual arts initiative providing visibility for Philadelphia’s unique cultural life.

WheatonArts and Cultural Center

At the center of the nation’s first glass industry, WheatonArts is internationally recognized for its unique collections, programs, and glass studio.

Winterthur Museum, Gardens & Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library  is regarded as one of America’s most beautiful historic properties and visitors marvel at du Pont’s elegantly-furnished 175-room former home, 60-acre garden, and the research library serving scholars from around the world.

Mercer Museum

The Mercer Museum permanent collection offers visitors a unique window into pre-Industrial America through sixty different crafts and trades, and is one of the world’s most comprehensive portraits of pre-Industrial American material culture.

Galerie Marie

Galerie Marie is filled with handmade works including the one-of-a-kind dolls by store owner Kimberly Camp.

Village of Arts and Humanities

The Village of Arts and Humanities amplifies the voices and aspirations of this North Philadelphia community by providing arts-based opportunities for self-expression and personal success.

The Colored Girls Museum

The Colored Girls Museum initiates the object – submitted by the colored girl herself – as representative of an aspect of her story and personal history.

YOWIE

YOWIE  is a home and life shop focused on curating small collections from friends, independent artists, and designers

Claudia Mills Rugs

Claudia Mills designs rag rugs in a fresh palette of colors and new fabrics, updating the age-old technique to create contemporary rugs for today’s living and working spaces.

NextFab

NextFab is a network of membership-based makerspaces that provide access to tools, technology, education, events, and services for makers of any skill level.

Explore Philadelphia’s Craft Capital

Throughout American history, the Philadelphia region has been recognized as a national leader in the field of craft and the handmade. Today, Philadelphia’s talented population of craft artists and makers is complemented and fueled by a wealth of art and design schools, discipline-specific craft centers, independent galleries, dedicated private collectors, and significant museum holdings and exhibitions. Below is a full directory of CraftNOW Philadelphia partner organizations sorted according to neighborhood.

Old City
Center City
North of Center City
South Philadelphia
Regional

Old City

The Museum for Art in Wood

The Museum for Art in Wood engages, educates, and inspires the public through the exhibition, collection, and interpretation of contemporary art in wood. Programming, events, and the museum store are accessible onsite and online.141 N. 3rd Street

Cherry Street Pier

Built into the shell of a century-old municipal pier, Cherry Street Pier is a reflection of Philadelphia today—creative, diverse, historic, adaptable, and inspired. Its public space includes exhibitions and open artist studios in a variety of media. 121 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Claudia Mills Rugs

Updating the age-old craft of rag rug weaving, we use new fabrics and leather to create handwoven contemporary floor coverings and wall pieces. 133 N 3rd St 

Millésimé & Ligne Roset

Millesime is a design showroom providing expertise to architects, designers and individual clients.
38 and 33 South 2nd Street

National Liberty Museum

An impressive collection of glass art is highlighted at the National Liberty Museum. Visitors are invited to interact with incredible stories of heroes and a collection of contemporary art. 321 Chestnut Street

PENTIMENTI

Pentimenti Gallery features content-driven contemporary art that challenges traditional aesthetics and materials. 145 North Second Street

Philadelphia Independents

Located in Old City, Philadelphia Independents is a gift boutique that features only handmade items from local talent in the city. 35 North 3rd Street

Center City

Art in City Hall

The Office of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy and Art in City Hall, features exhibitions both in the art gallery and public corridors emphasizing the diverse cultural vibrancy of Philadelphia. City Hall, Room 116

Center for Emerging Visual Artists

CFEVA’s services are designed to raise the profile of Philadelphia’s professional artists, foster artistic experimentation and innovation, and showcase how vibrant artistic communities boost cultural tourism and foster economic development.  237 South 18th Street, Suite 3A

Fabric Workshop and Museum

The Fabric Workshop and Museum invites renowned contemporary artists to experiment with fabric and other innovative uses of materials and media.  1214 Arch Street

The Galleries at Moore

Located within the only art and design college for women in the country, The Galleries at Moore host solo and group exhibitions, in a variety of media, by established and emerging national and international artists.  20th and the Parkway

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

As the first art museum and school in the United States, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts celebrates the transformative power of art and art-making. 118-128 North Broad Street

Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show

Held annually in November, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show includes the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States, selected from more than 1,000 applicants.  Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Discover works of art at one of the largest and most renowned museums in the country at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Significant historic and contemporary crafts can be found in the Museum’s holdings and permanent exhibition spaces.  2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

North of Center City

Art Star

Art Star is a curated gallery and boutique selling handmade clothing, accessible fine art, jewelry and home accessories. Look for their pop-up markets throughout the year.  623 North 2nd Street

Crane Arts

Crane Arts has four floors of galleries and artist studios with The Old School across the street, which is home to Pig Iron Theatre and a bouquet of artist studios converted from former classrooms.  1400 North American Street

The Clay Studio

One of the world’s leading ceramic art institutions, The Clay Studio supports the ceramic arts through their artist residency program, gallery, in-store and online shop, school, and outreach program. 137-139 N. 2nd Street

The Colored Girls Museum

This museum initiates the object — submitted by the colored girl herself — as representative of an aspect of her story and personal history, which she finds meaningful; her object embodies her experience and expression of being a Colored Girl.  4613 Newhall Street

East Falls Glassworks

East Falls Glassworks is a glassblowing studio offering workshops for groups and individuals who want to experience working with glass at 2000 degrees.  3510 Scotts Lane

Globe Dye Works

A former yarn-dying factory, Globe Dye Works has been transformed into a community of artists, designers, and fabricators.  4500 Worth Street

Gravers Lane Gallery

Inspired by the concept of modern heirlooms, Gravers Lane Gallery strives to provide unparalleled craft and concept from some of today’s most innovative artists.  8405 Germantown Avenue

InLiquid

InLiquid mobilizes the visual arts culture of the greater Philadelphia region in order to unite communities, establish wider audiences for artists and craftspeople, and facilitate relationships between makers and collectors.  1400 North American Street

Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design

Since its establishment in 1980, Marguerite Rodgers has been relied upon to transform ordinary spaces into compelling interiors.  2131 North American Street

MaKen Studios

Short for “Made in Kensington” and comprised of nearly 300,000 square feet, MaKen Studios are two repurposed, industrial buildings in North Philadelphia that foster the development and sustainability of successful professional craftspeople, entrepreneurs, and small batch manufacturers.  3525 I Street

Moderne Gallery

Moderne Gallery has been internationally renowned for its high quality, vintage 20th Century furniture, lighting and accessories since 1984.  2220 East Allegheny Avenue

NextFab

NextFab is a network of membership-based makerspaces that provide access to tools, technology, education, events, and services for makers of any skill level. 1800 N American St

Tyler School of Art and Temple Contemporary

Offering BFA and MFA programs in Ceramics, Fibers and Material Studies, Glass, and Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Tyler School of Art is recognized as one of the Nation’s leading art programs.  2001 North 13th Street

Village of Arts and Humanities

With a mission to amplify the voices and aspirations of this North Philadelphia community by providing arts-based opportunities for self-expression and personal success that engage youth and their families, revitalize physical space, and preserve black heritage2544 Germantown Avenue

RAIR

Situated inside a construction and demolition waste recycling company in northeast Philadelphia, RAIR offers artists studio space and access to more than 450 tons of materials per day.  7333 Milnor Street

Wexler Gallery

Challenging the traditional labels that categorize art, Wexler Gallery exhibits work that coexists in the expressive realms of design, fine art and contemporary glass and ceramics. 1811 Frankford Ave

South Philadelphia

1241 Carpenter Studios + Art Space 1241

Over fifty artists and craftspeople work in 1241 Carpenter Studios, a 19th century factory building dedicated solely to creatives and creative businesses. Artspace 1241 features rotating exhibitions throughout the year.  1241 Carpenter Street

American Swedish Historical Museum

The American Swedish Historical Museum is a community dedicated to preserving and interpreting material culture, and is alive with celebrations, exhibitions, and learning experiences. 1900 Pattison Avenue

Bok Building

The Bok Building, a once historic vocational school, is an evolving center for creatives, small-businesses, non-profits, small-batch manufacturers and beyond.  1901 South 9th Street

NextFab

NextFab is a network of membership-based makerspaces that provide access to tools, technology, education, events, and services for makers of any skill level.  2025 Washington Avenue

Occasionette

Occasionette is a locally-owned haven full of puzzles, self care goods, candles and more. The shop has locations in both South Philadelphia, Collingswood, NJ and a curated webshop.  1825 East Passyunk

Paradigm Gallery + Studio

Paradigm Gallery + Studio provides an artistic space for both the visual and performing arts, with a focus on emerging to established Philadelphia-based visual artists and makers.  12 N. 3rd St Old City

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a nonprofit art museum and gallery space located in Isaiah Zagar’s art environment spanning half a city block.  1020 South Street

PHL Art in the Airport

PHL Art in the Airport’s Exhibition Program is a nationally-recognized, award-winning visual arts initiative providing visibility for Philadelphia’s unique cultural life.  8000 Essington Avenue

YOWIE

YOWIE is a home and life shop focused on curating small collections from friends, independent artists, and designers in Queen Village founded by Shannon Maldonado. 716 South 4th Street

Regional

Abington Art Center

Located on a historic twenty-seven acre campus in Jenkintown, just ten miles from Center City Philadelphia, Abington Art Center presents exhibitions, programs and events designed to make the visual arts accessible to all.  515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown

Galerie Marie

Galerie Marie is filled with handmade works including the one-of-a-kind dolls by store owner Kimberly Camp.  709 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ

Main Line Art Center

Main Line Art Center presents contemporary art exhibitions and a variety of courses in craft-based media including ceramics, textiles, wood and small metals.  746 Panmure Road, Haverford

Mercer Museum

This permanent collection offers visitors a unique window into pre-Industrial America through sixty different crafts and trades, and is one of the world’s most comprehensive portraits of pre-Industrial American material culture.  84 South Pine Street, Doylestown

Nakashima Studio and Foundation for Peace

Drawing on Japanese designs and shop practices, as well as on American and International Modern styles, Nakashima created a body of work that would make his name synonymous with the best of 20th century American Art furniture.  1858 Aquetong Road, New Hope

Wayne Art Center

Established in 1930 as the first art center in the Main Line suburbs of Philadelphia, Wayne Art Center offers instruction for all ages in a variety of creative arts. Presented annually, Craft Forms is internationally recognized as a premiere contemporary craft exhibition.  413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne

Wharton Esherick Museum

Wharton Esherick has been called the link between the Arts and Crafts Movement and the resurgent interest in furniture making following World War II. The Studio and Museum invite visitors to explore his ongoing legacy.  1520 Horse Shoe Trail, Malvern

WheatonArts and Cultural Center

At the center of the nation’s first glass industry, WheatonArts is internationally recognized for its unique collections, programs, and glass studio.  1000 Village Drive, Millville, NJ

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library is regarded as one of America’s most beautiful historic properties and visitors marvel at du Pont’s elegantly-furnished 175-room former home, 60-acre garden, and the research library serving scholars from around the world. 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Delaware