This fall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, celebrating its 49th year as a premier platform for American craft. Running from Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 9 2025, with a Preview Party on Thursday, November 6, the show will feature 195 artists from across the United States.
Selected through a highly competitive jury process, these talented makers span 13 craft disciplines, from metal and basketry to paper, with many showcasing in multiple categories. Moreover, every piece at the show is available for purchase, and each artist retains all proceeds from their sales.
Launch of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026
This year, the show will host the launch of Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a year-long initiative honoring the upcoming semiquincentennial.
Specifically, the project celebrates the diversity of American craft through collaborations among organizers, educators, and makers.
Manager, Nancy O’ Meara, shared her excitement:
Hosting the launch of Handwork to celebrate the history of craft in our country is an honor. In an increasingly manufactured time, we understand the importance of highlighting handmade, and we feel grateful to be able to showcase our esteemed mix of artists and their handmade creations to the Philadelphia community
Artist and creations to discover at the PMA craft show
Attendees can explore works from rising stars and established makers alike. Rowell Concepcion, an innovative milliner, has designed hats seen on the Met Gala red carpet.
So Young Park crochets metal wire into 3D sculptures inspired by organic life. Debra Adelson crafts sustainable jewelry from glass, exploring environmental themes.
And Georgette Sanders blends pottery and basketry using materials from South Carolina forests, honoring West African and Gullah traditions.
A celebration of craft and community
Since its founding in 1977, this event has raised over $15 million to support the museum’s education programs, special exhibitions, and acquisitions. Presented by the Women’s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the show remains a trailblazer in retail craft showcases, attracting volunteers, sponsors, and visitors who share a passion for handmade artistry.
This November, don’t miss the chance to experience one of the nation’s most celebrated craft events, where artistry, history, and creativity converge.
📆 When: November 7-9, 2025
📍 Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center
🧶 For more information: Visit the official website here.