The Pennsylvania Convention Center
November 13 - 16, 2008
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Fred Kaemmer, Glass |
Perfect for your group of craft lovers and shopping enthusiasts!
The 32nd annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center November 13 – 16, 2008.
This premier show and sale of contemporary craft, includes 195 of the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States, selected from 1,380 applicants. Participating countries have included Japan, England, Ireland, Germany, Finland and Canada. And this year, artists from Israel will be featured. All work displayed at the Craft Show is for sale.
In addition to your, guided tour of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show prior to the show’s public hours, your group’s personalized multi-day program could include:
- Attendance at the Craft Show Preview Party (programs including November 12), where you'll enjoy a buffet, cocktails and a first-hand chance to meet the artists, view and purchase the best of contemporary craft and design.
- A tour of the Precious Possessions: The American Craft Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, showcasing luxurious works of art in glass, metal, clay, fiber, and wood
- A docent-led tour of the Gee’s Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt and African American Quilts from the Ella King Torrey quilt exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- A visit to the fabulous Fabric Workshop and Museum and tour the print studios, mixing rooms and galleries of this unique organization
- A tour of the renowned Barnes Foundation, one of the world’s finest collections of Impressionist and early –modern art
- And the signature piece of all Philadelphia Hospitality programs, lunch or afternoon tea in a private home or club
Philadelphia Hospitality invites all lovers of unique and spectacular craft items to Philadelphia for this extraordinary experience. Group itineraries can be arranged for half-day and multi-day tours.
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