43rd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
November 7, 2019 to November 10, 2019
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Application Dates
Jan 4 to Apr 1 '19
Application Fee
$50.00
(see prospectus for details)
Late Application Dates
Apr 2 - Apr 15, 2019
Late Fee
$25.00
(see prospectus for details)
Notification Date
May 29, 2019

Prospectus

 

The 43rd Annual
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show

 

November 8-10, 2019

Pennsylvania Convention Center
 


The 43rd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, a juried exhibition and retail sale, will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from November 8-10, 2019, with a Preview Party on November 7. 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 42-year contribution: $12.8 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.

At the 2018 show, approximately 12,000 visitors attended.  Out of the 195 artists exhibiting, 37 were new to the show.  Fourteen of the 37 artists new to the show were juried in under the emerging artist category.
 


 CREATING YOUR PORTFOLIO, APPLICATION INFORMATION, DEADLINES AND FEES           

The show uses Juried Art Services (juriedartservices.com) for electronic applications.

Images must be between 1400 and 4000 pixels on the longest side.  Refer to the help menu on the Juried Art Services site and review the Application Check List.  Contact Juried Art Services directly for technical assistance.  To contact them directly: support@jurying.net

The non-refundable processing fee for applying electronically by April 1, 2019 is $50.00, payable online* at the time you fill out the application.

The non-refundable processing fee for applying electronically between April 2, 2019 and April 15, 2019 at 11:59 is $75, payable online at the time you fill out the application.

*If you prefer to pay by check, please make check payable to PMA CRAFT SHOW and mail to PMA CRAFT SHOW, PO BOX 7646, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19101. Be sure to include your application identification number so that we may credit your account appropriately.

The deadline for paper applications with slides is a March 18, 2019 postmark. The non-refundable processing fee for a paper application with slides is $90.00. (The additional $40 is to pay for scanning and for creating a portfolio online for you.) Please include self-addressed, stamped envelope so that slides can be returned to you. Make check payable to PMA-Craft Show.

Each entrant must submit five (5) images for consideration by the jury. Images must be of current work and representative of work entrant plans to exhibit at the show. Do not submit a booth display image. Only one submission per media will be accepted.
 


  EMERGING ARTISTS                                                                                                       

To encourage the participation of craft artists who are beginning their careers, an Emerging Artist category is available. At the 2018 Show, fourteen (14) emerging artists participated.  This option is open only to those who have been working at their craft for six (6) years or less and who have never exhibited at the Show.  The application procedure and fees are the same as above. However, those who check the emerging artist category will be juried in that same category.   If you choose to apply as an emerging artist, you must do so exclusively. Those who are accepted will have two booth options: to share a booth with one other emerging artist or pay the special fee of $1,000 for a 10x10 booth space.

SHOW DATES
November 8-10, 2019, with a Preview Party on November 7.
Move-in starts November 6.


LOCATION
Pennsylvania Convention Center
12th & Arch Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
 


  ELIGIBILITY                                                                                                                   

The Show is open to all craft artists who are residents of and working in the United States. All work, whether one of a kind pieces or limited editions, should be well conceived and expertly executed without technical faults; works should be made by hand or with the use of appropriate tools, showing imagination and the mark of the craft artist's individuality.


Categories: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture (includes all media), glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, handmade paper, wearables and wood.

Categories not included: calligraphy, fine arts such as painting, photography, lithography, etc., except when incorporated into an otherwise acceptable craft category; candles; dried flower arrangements; pressed flowers; seed and pod decorations; mass produced work, commercially made objects which have been embellished such as bottles, boxes, bowls, eggs, weather boards, stones, shells, buttons, decorated furniture and handmade reproductions. Objects made from commercial kits or commercially available plans are also not acceptable.


  DEFINITION OF MEDIA CATEGORIES                                                                               

Basketry 
Functional and sculptural works where the material used is woven or plaited.

Ceramics
Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is clay.

Emerging
This category is open to any medium but is exclusive to those who have been working in their medium for six (6) years or less and who have never exhibited at the Show.

Fiber Decorative
Wall hangings, quilts, rugs, etc., where the primary material is fiber.

Fiber Wearable
Work where the primary intention is to be worn and where the primary material is fiber (not including leather).

Furniture
Work where the primary intention is furniture, including clocks and lamps. All media are included.

Glass
Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is glass that has been handformed, handworked, handblown and or handcast.

Jewelry
Work made from materials including 14k gold, 14k gold & precious stones, sterling silver & precious stones, non-precious metals and other materials such as glass, clay, paper, fiber, wood, leather, and polymer clay.

Leather
Work where the primary material is leather, including belts, handbags, wearables and sculptural work.

Metal
Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is metal.

Mixed Media
Where the primary intention of the work is the union of two or more media. Soft sculptures and musical instruments are included in this category.

Paper
Functional and sculptural work created primarily from handmade paper.

Wood
Functional and sculptural work where the primary material is wood.


  COMPLETING THE APPLICATION                                                                                    

When choosing media category, allow the function of the work to determine the category rather than the material (i.e. metal furniture should apply in furniture and not in metal). For further information, see media definitions. When preparing images remember it is the majority of work that determines media category. Do not send booth shots (except to illustrate how one particular work is to be displayed). If an individual craft artist wishes to apply in two different media categories, two separate applications using different images must be submitted. If only one application is accepted, only work in that medium may be exhibited. If an individual is working in a variety of styles within one medium, then he or she should submit only one (five images) application reflecting these various styles. If an individual does both one of a kind and production work, for example, images of each kind of work must be shown in the same proportion to be exhibited at the Craft Show. Craft artists working together may apply as one if they collaborate on every piece. If accepted, they may exhibit only pieces that are a part of the collaboration.

Images must be between 1400 and 4000 pixels on the longest side.  Refer to the help menu on the Juried Art Services site and review the Application Check List.  Contact Juried Art Services directly for technical assistance.  To contact them directly: support@jurying.net.


ACCEPTANCE
Email notification will be sent no later than June 3, 2019. The top 195 craft artists will be accepted. There is no quota system for each category, however, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show reserves the right to create balance for the show.  At the same time, 40 plus craft artists will be placed on a Standby Status list and show positions will be offered as they become available.


INQUIRIES
All correspondence and inquiries should be addressed to:


PMA - Craft Show
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101

TELEPHONE 215.684.7930
EMAIL nomeara@philamuseum.org


JURY TO BE ANNOUNCED


  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. 

2018 Award recipients are automatically accepted to the 2019 Show.  Award recipients must submit an application and processing fee to participate in this program.  


  EXHIBITING ARTISTS’ LISTING ON WEBSITE                                                                    

Once the artists have been notified and have responded accordingly, the five (5) images submitted in the application process by each artist will be posted up on the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show website.  Please check all information for accuracy including your name as it should appear, address, phone numbers, email address and website.


  EXHIBITION AREA                                                                                                          

The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a facility with one large unencumbered exhibition space. There is ample room for booths and large crowds, and it is conveniently located to restaurants, shops and public transportation.


BOOTH SPACE FEE
10’ x 10’ standard $1,000 for artists applying and accepted in the emerging artist category

10' x 10' standard $1,250

10' x 10' corner $1,550

10' x 15' standard $1,750

10' x 15' corner $1,950

  • Requests considered on a first come, first served basis.
  • Artists must furnish or rent their own display equipment including booth walls or pipe & drape, carpet, chairs, display cases and lights. Booth space fee does not include electrical service.
  • Artists juried in separately must pay a full booth fee even if they choose to share a booth with another craft artist.
  • Artists must be present in their booth during Show hours.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show offers the following free-of-charge to exhibiting artists:

  • 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
  • Online directory listing and link to website
  • WIFI (for e-mailing and retail transactions)

  LIABILITY & INSURANCE                                                                                                

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show will provide security on the grounds both day and night; however, each craft artist exhibits at his or her own risk and should carry appropriate insurance.  Neither the Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art or Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is responsible for damage, theft or loss of an individual's work.


  SHOW SCHEDULE                                                                                                          

November 6 and 7
Exhibitor Set up days

Thursday, November 7
4:00 to 9:00pm
Preview Reception

Friday, November 8
11:00am to 9:00pm
Open to the public

Saturday, November 9
10:00 am to 6:00pm
Open to the public

Sunday, November 10
10:00 am 5:00 pm
Open to the public


  CHECKLIST                                                                                                                 


HAVE YOU?

  • Completed the application form?
  • Updated contact information in Juried Art Services portfolio? Sent appropriate processing payment?
  • Included (5) images and clearly identified them?

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2019