For Immediate Release
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32nd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Welcomes Israeli Artists
July 07, 2008: Philadelphia, PA — The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum and the Craft Show Committee have invited 23 leading Israeli craft artists to showcase their work at the 32nd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show to be held November 13 through November 16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The Committee has been working with the Association of Israel's Decorative Arts (AIDA) on the selection and promotion of the twenty-three guest artists from Israel. AIDA's Director Erika Vogel said, "I am thrilled to be able to work together on this project as this is a great event for Israel and Philadelphia. The spirit of cooperation and celebration brings everyone closer together".
The Craft Show offers a special opportunity to meet the artists and to learn about and purchase their work. The artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show represent the best contemporary craft art in the country and the world, are selected from more than 1,400 applicants, working in every imaginable medium.
In keeping with the spirit of cooperation, the Consulate General of Israel in Philadelphia has joined in to support and promote the Israeli artists traveling to this year's Craft Show.
The 23 Israeli craft artists will show and sell a wide variety of work, including:
- Ceramics — Samy D, Vered Tandler Dayan, Jacaranda Kori, Yael Novak, Ethel Pisareff, Leah Sheves
- Fiber — Gali Cnaani, Gal Feldman, Idit Kaplan Friedberg, Yehudit Katz, Gil Leitersdorf, Yael Rosen
- Jewelry — Sarit Assaf, Noa Goren Amir, Nirit Dekel, Anat Gelbard, Avital Korsh, Omer Lior, Sara Shahak, Orly Wexler
- Metal — Tali Abraham, Nati Amoils
- Mixed Media — Lauri Recanati
The Israeli guest artist participation in the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show reflects the eighth international cultural group to be featured in the show. Past guest artist groups have been featured from: Canada (2007), Finland (2006), Germany (2005), Ireland (2004), Great Britain (2003), First Nation (2002), and Japan (2001).
Show dates and hours are: Thursday, November 13th and Friday, November 14th, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, November 15th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, November 16th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $15.00 for adults (two-day passes are $20.00) and $5.00 for children under 12; tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance by calling the Craft Show office at (215) 684-7930. Group admission can be arranged for 10 or more, also by calling the Craft Show office. The Pennsylvania Convention Center, the site of the Craft Show, is located at 12th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia. The Preview Party will be held on Wednesday, November 12th, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; call (215) 684-7930 for tickets.
The 32nd annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is organized by Eve Walker, Chair; Amy Fox, Vice-Chair and Nancy C. O'Meara, Show Manager. For more information, contact 215-684-7930, or email .
Founded in 1883, the Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of, if not the oldest organization of women in support of a cultural institution in the country. Over the years, the Women's Committee has raised millions of dollars, and their efforts have influenced every gallery and program in the Museum. Funds are raised through the annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show now going into its 32nd year (in conjunction with The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Committee); ArtWorks, a retail gallery in the Museum; Small Indulgences, a boutique show held annually; and gala openings of various exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
AIDA: association of israel's decorative arts
Israeli Consulates in the USA
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