November 5-8, 2026
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Thursday, November 5: Preview Party 4pm-9pm
Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, & Sunday 10am-5pm
195 Artists
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Application fee $50/Booth fee starts at $1165
The 50th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, a juried exhibition and retail sale, will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from November 6-8, with a Preview Party on November 5. The jury will accept 195 craft artists.
This show of Art by Hand serves as the Museum's largest yearly fundraising event and is devoted to bringing wide public attention to the field of craft art. Cumulative 49-year contribution: $15.3 million. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to support exhibitions and education programs and to contribute to conservation and publication projects.
Of the 195 artists exhibiting in-person at the 2025 Show, 41 were new to the show.
EMERGING ARTISTS
To encourage the participation of craft artists who are beginning their careers, an Emerging Artist category is available. This option is open only to those who have been working at their craft for six (6) years or less and have never exhibited in the Show.
AWARDS
In addition to the Best of Show award ($1,500), there are nine (9) cash awards ($1,000 each) for excellence selected and sponsored by foundations, individuals, and arts organizations. These awards are presented at the Preview Party.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show offers the following free-of-charge to exhibiting artists:
- Online directory listing includes images and links to website and shop, from July to April of the following year
- Beverages and snacks at the Exhibitor Hospitality Lounge
- Sign with name, city, state, and booth number
- Listing and thumbnail image included in show program book
- Show postcards for mailing to customers
- Booth sitting by volunteers
- WIFI (for e-mailing and retail transactions)
Apply now: https://juriedartservices.com/events/2639
For more information: https://www.pmacraftshow.org/
Contact: Nancy O'Meara nancy.omeara@visitpham.org
