The application period for the 2010 Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is now open. The deadline is April 1, 2010. Go to the Juried Art Services website to begin the application process.
2010 Craft Show
The 34th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, a juried exhibition and retail sale, will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from November 11 to 14, 2010, with a preview party on November 10. The jury will accept 195 craft artists.
The show serves as the Museum's largest yearly fundraising event and is devoted to bringing wide public attention to the field of craft art. Cumulative 33-year contribution: $9.2 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 2009 show, 23,000 visitors attended.
Contact Information
Email:
Telephone: 215-684-7930
Mailing Address:
PMA Craft Show
P.O. Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
Application Deadlines and Fees
The non-refundable processing fee for applying electronically by April 1, 2010 is $40, payable online at the time you complete the application.
The non-refundable processing fee for applying electronically between April 2, 2010 and April 12, 2010 is $75, payable online at the time you complete the application.
The deadline for paper applications with slides is a March 16, 2010 postmark). The non-refundable processing fee for a paper application with slides is $90.00 (The additional $50 is for scanning slides and preparing a portfolio.) Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope so that slides can be returned to you. Make check payable to PMA Craft Show and mail to PMA Craft Show, PO Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101.
Applicants applying electronically and who prefer to pay by check rather than Pay Pal may do so. Make check payable to PMA Craft Show and mail to PMA Craft Show, PO Box 7646, Philadelphia, PA 19101. Please include application ID number on check.
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 Artist Category
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 not exhibited at the PMA Craft Show. The application procedure and fees are the same as above. However, those who check the emerging artist category will be juried separately from the other applicants. If you choose to apply as an emerging artist, you must do so exclusively. Those who are accepted will have the option to share a booth with one or two other emerging artists, thereby reducing their booth expenses.
2010 Show Dates
November 11-14th with a Preview Party on November 10th.
Move-in starts November 9th, 2010.
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. The categories are 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.
Awards
In addition to the Best of Show award, there are eight (8) cash awards for excellence selected and sponsored by foundations and corporations. These awards are presented at the preview party.
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 option is open to artists working in any medium who have been practicing their craft for six (6) years or less and have not exhibited at the PMA Craft 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/Precious — Work primarily made from materials including 14k gold, 14k gold & precious stones, sterling silver & precious stones, and, enamel on 14k gold or sterling silver.
- Jewelry/Semi-Precious — Work primarily made from non-precious metals and or 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. If an individual craft artist wishes to apply in two different media categories, two separate applications 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 that collaboration.
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 nor Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is responsible for damage, theft or loss of an individual's work.
Acceptance
Notification will be sent no later than June 1, 2010. The top 195 craft artists will be accepted. There is no quota system for each medium, however, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show reserves the right to create balance for the show. At the same time, 40 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
P.O. Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646or for overnight mail service:
PMA – Craft Show
26th Street at Ben Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130telephone 215.684.7930 or
Jury
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is pleased to announce the names of the following distinguished persons who agreed to serve on the jury in 2010.
Elisabeth Agro
Nancy M. McNeil
Associate Curator of Modern & Contemporary Decorative Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, PAMichael Monroe
Director of Curatorial Affairs
Bellevue Arts Museum
Bellevue, WACarol Sauvion
Executive Director
Craft in America
Beverly Hills, CARosanne Somerson
Professor, Department of Furniture Design
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RILewis Wexler
Proprietor, Wexler Gallery
Philadelphia, PA
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 |
| 10' x 10' corner | $1,400 |
| 10' x 15' standard | $1,500 |
| 10' x 15' corner | $1,800 |
- 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 fee does not include electrical service or outlets.
- Craft artists juried 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
2010 Show Schedule
November 9 and 10 — Exhibitor Set Up
November 10 — 4:00 – 9:00PM
Preview ReceptionNovember 11 and 12 — 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Open to the publicNovember 13 — 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Open to the publicNovember 14 — 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Open to the public
Contact Information
Email:
Telephone: 215-684-7930
Mailing Address:
PMA Craft Show
P.O. Box 7646
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7646
