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33rd Annual Philadelphia Museum Of Art Craft Show
Welcomes Artists From Korea
August 3, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum and the Craft Show Committee are delighted to announce the participation of 26 leading craft artists from Korea to showcase their work at the 33rd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show to be held November 12 through November 15 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The Committee has been working with the Korean Craft Promotion Foundation (KCPF), Sung Moon Mo, President, on the selection and promotion of the twenty-six Guest artists from Korea. Sung Moon Mo, President notes: "We express our sincere gratitude to The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for inviting Korea to be part of the 33rd Craft Show. The Korean Craft Promotion Foundation will provide every possible support for the best presentation of the 26 guest artists."
From approximately 300 applications, 26 artists were chosen. The work is very distinct and ranges from traditional Asian to very contemporary, working in fiber, glass, wood, ceramic & metal. There are silver tea sets and miniature, functional silver cameras. There is wood used for furniture and wood fiber for clothing, wall pieces and jewelry; ceramics that look like stone and ceramics that look like glass. There will be necklaces that look like sketches of elaborate antiques set with diamonds, and brooches that can be worn back-to-front. According to Amy Fox, Show Chair, "We are enthusiastic about their participation in the show this year and know their work will be a great attraction by drawing new attendees to the show and complementing the work of our U.S. artists.
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 1,300 applicants, working in every imaginable medium.
Visit the Guest Artists page for the listing of artists and images of their work.
The Korea guest artist participation in the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show reflects the ninth international cultural group to be featured in the show. Past guest artist groups have been featured from: Israel (2008), Canada (2007), Finland (2006), Germany (2005), Ireland (2004), Great Britain (2003), First Nation (2002), and Japan (2001).
Show dates and hours are: Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, November 14th, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, November 15th, 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 11th, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; call (215) 684-7930 for tickets.
The 33rd annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is organized by Amy Fox, Chair; Marta Adelson, Vice-Chair; and Nancy 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 33rd year (in conjunction with The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Committee); Small Indulgences, a boutique show held annually; and gala openings of various exhibitions at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
