Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show returns Nov. 7-9

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art is set to host its highly anticipated Contemporary Craft Show from November 7 to November 9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The three-day event will feature an impressive array of 195 artists, each representing a distinct category within contemporary craft and design.

Visitors can expect to discover one-of-a-kind works created by talented makers across the country, with prices ranging from ceramics and glass to wearable art and furniture. Notably, all of these unique pieces are available for purchase, with the artist receiving 100% of their proceeds, ensuring that they reap full benefits from their creations.

The show's success has been a boon to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, having garnered over $15 million in support since its inception nearly five decades ago. This influx of funds has enabled the museum to expand its exhibitions, programs, publications, and acquisitions, ultimately enriching the cultural landscape of the city.

In addition to browsing an extensive array of artworks, attendees can also enjoy a range of special events throughout the weekend. These include "Fit to Be Tied," an interactive presentation on scarf and shawl styling set for Friday at 1 pm, as well as "Find Your Style," a fashion event showcasing sustainable, handcrafted apparel and runway looks from exhibiting artists.

Event details: November 7-9, Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th & Arch streets), Philadelphia.
 
omg I'm so down for this show 🎉🖌️! 195 artists? that's like a craft party with a bunch of super talented people 😂 and you get to buy their stuff? win-win! 💁‍♀️ but seriously, $15 million is crazy money - I guess all those Philly fans are happy to support the museum 🎉👍. and can we talk about the scarf styling event for Friday? fit to be tied indeed 😂💇‍♀️
 
🤔 I gotta ask, is this a freebie for the Philly folks or is there some catch? $15 million in support over five decades sounds like a pretty big win, but what's the cost to the tax payer? Are we talking about a public-private partnership that benefits both the museum and the city's economy? 💸 I'm all for supporting local art and culture, but let's get real, someone's gotta foot the bill.
 
🎨 The Contemporary Craft Show is gonna be EPIC! 💥 I'm super hyped to see all those talented makers showcase their unique pieces. It's awesome that the artists get to keep 100% of the proceeds from the sales, it's like a win-win for everyone involved. The fact that the Philly Museum of Art has gotten so much support since the show started is insane! $15 million and counting... that's crazy talk 🤑. And the events they have planned sound super fun too - who doesn't love scarf styling or sustainable fashion? 😂 This is gonna be a weekend to remember for crafty people, fashionistas, and anyone just looking for something cool to do in Philly!
 
Omg I'm so down for this! 🎨💼 I love supporting local artists and buying unique handmade pieces. The fact that the artist gets 100% of their proceeds is amazing, it's like a win-win situation! 💪🏽 Plus, who wouldn't want to shop at an iconic museum like the Philadelphia Museum of Art? 🗼️ It sounds like there's gonna be so much fun too with all those special events... I'm low-key hoping to get my hands on some affordable art pieces and learn from these amazing makers! 😍👀
 
Ugh, great, another opportunity to waste my paycheck on overpriced art 🤑. I mean, who doesn't love shelling out hundreds of dollars for a handmade ceramic mug or some tacky glass sculpture? And the artists get 100% of the profits, so that's just peachy – they'll be living large while I'm still stuck paying my student loan debt 💸. The fact that it's been going on for nearly five decades is just impressive – I guess you could say the museum has mastered the art of making money off people's good intentions 🎨.
 
idk why they're having this huge show at the convention center tho 🤔 like what's really going on? is it just a bunch of rich people buying art or is there something more to it? all those artists gotta make bank, but how do we know that 100% of their proceeds are actually gonna end up in their pockets? seems fishy to me... and another thing, why did the museum have to wait nearly 5 decades to get $15 million? what were they doing with all that money during that time?! 🤑
 
I'm not sure what's more interesting - the art or the fact that it's all about supporting local makers 💸🎨. You know who else benefits from people spending their hard-earned cash on unique pieces? Politicians trying to fund their next campaign 🤦‍♂️. It makes you wonder, are we just funding a charity event or is there an underlying agenda at play? And what about the artists - do they get to keep all that 100% of their proceeds without any tax implications? That's a topic for another debate 🤔📊. The fact remains, this Contemporary Craft Show is gonna be lit 💃, but I'm curious, how much of that $15 million actually goes towards the museum's programs vs. administrative costs? Time to get scrutinizing 🔍!
 
This Contemporary Craft Show thingy is like the perfect example of how arts can boost local economies 🤑. I mean, $15 million in support is huge! But let's be real, what's even more interesting is who gets to reap those benefits - the artists or the museum? It's all about the bottom line, right? 📊 If 100% of the proceeds go directly to the artist, that's awesome, but we need to consider the tax implications and how it affects the local community. Is this a good thing for Philadelphia? Absolutely, but is it a slippery slope towards gentrification? We should be asking ourselves those tough questions 🤔.
 
I mean, have you seen the forum layout on this thing? It's like they copied someone else's design without even trying to make it their own 🤦‍♀️. The text is all jumbled up and hard to read, and don't even get me started on the font choices... seriously, who uses Comic Sans for a museum event? 😂

Anyway, back to the Contemporary Craft Show... I guess it sounds kinda cool that the artists are getting 100% of their sales, which is awesome for them. But what's up with the prices? "$10,000 for a ceramic vase"? That's just crazy 🤑. I mean, I get that these are unique pieces and all, but come on... some people can't even afford to buy one of those, let alone wear it out of the museum 😅.

Oh well, at least there's gonna be some fun events like scarf styling and sustainable fashion shows. That sounds kinda interesting 🎉. But can we please just get a decent font and layout around here? My eyes are getting tired just reading this article 😴.
 
I'm so done with these Contemporary Craft Shows 🙄. I mean, don't get me wrong, the Philly Museum of Art is super cool and all, but have you seen the prices for those ceramics? Like, seriously, $500 for a vase? You can get a decent vase at Target for like 10 bucks 😂. And don't even get me started on the concept of making all that money just because someone is talented with clay... shouldn't they be sharing it with others who might appreciate their work more?

And what's up with the whole "all proceeds go to the artist" thing? Sounds like a fancy way of saying "we're gonna make a killing off your art and you'll barely see any of it". I'm not hating on the artists or anything, but come on, guys, be realistic. There's gotta be some middle ground here... maybe the museum could just offer to host these events in exchange for a small fee? Less overhead costs all around 🤑
 
I'm so down for this craft show! 🎨 I've been hearing about the Philly Museum of Art's Contemporary Craft Show for ages now, and it sounds like they're going to blow us away with all that amazing talent. 195 artists? That's a lot of unique pieces to dig through - I'm loving the fact that we can actually buy some of these works, supporting our favorite makers and getting some awesome art for our homes at the same time 💸.

And I love how this show has been a game-changer for the museum. $15 million is no joke! 🤑 That's so cool to see the impact it's had on their exhibitions, programs, and all that jazz. And who wouldn't want to learn about scarf and shawl styling from experts? Sounds like so much fun 💃🏻.

One thing I'm curious about - what kind of tickets are available for this show? Are they free, or is there an admission fee?
 
I'm so down to check out this Contemporary Craft Show at the Philly Museum of Art 🎨👀! I've always been fascinated by artisans who get to create one-of-a-kind pieces that are both functional and beautiful. It's awesome that all the art is for sale, which means the artists can keep 100% of their profits - it's like a win-win situation!

I'm also super excited about some of the special events they're hosting, like "Find Your Style" - I love shopping sustainable fashion! And, omg, who wouldn't want to learn how to tie the perfect scarf? 😂 The fact that all this is happening at the museum makes me wonder if it's going to draw in more people to the whole area... has anyone been there recently?

I'm also curious about what kind of crafts and designs we can expect to see... are we talking pottery, jewelry-making, or something entirely new? 🤔 Can't wait to find out!
 
OMG you guys, I'm so stoked for the Contemporary Craft Show at the Philly Museum of Art! 🤩 They're gonna have over 195 artists showing off their sick handmade stuff, and you can even buy some of it!!! 💸 The prices range from ceramics to wearable art, like, what's not to love? 😎 Plus, the artists get 100% of the cash, so that's just amazing. The museum has made a ton of money since this show started, which is cool because they can now upgrade their exhibits and events even more. 📈 It's gonna be a lit weekend with fun events like scarf styling and sustainable fashion shows. If you're in Philly around Nov 7-9, defo check it out! 💖
 
omg i just got the most amazing scarf from my favorite maker at this past craft show 🧵👗 i spent like $200 on it but it was totes worth it - the person who made it is literally a genius with yarn... btw i've been thinking of starting my own online shop, we'll see how that goes 😬💼
 
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