Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show

Event Dates: November 6-8, 2026; Opening night Gala on November 5, 2026

Event Times: Gala on November 5, 4PM - 9PM. Public Days: November 6, 11AM - 7PM, November 7, 10AM - 6PM, November 8, 10AM - 5PM

Ticket Prices: Gala Tickets are $250 and Up, Per Person. General Admission is $20 for a One-Day Ticket, and $25 for a Two-Day Ticket, Children 12 & Under are $5

Box Office Hours: Box Office Opens Half Hour before Posted Show Hours

Phone Number: 215-684-7930

E-mail Address: twcpma@philamuseum.org

Suggested Entrance: 12th & Arch Streets, Northeast Corner

November 6-8 with a Gala Preview event on November 5, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Experience in person the best in contemporary craft and design by 195 artists from across the United States. Objects made of clay, glass, metal, fiber, and wood, as well as jewelry and art-to-wear, are available for purchase at this event.

A few events included with the price of admission are happening on the Show floor:

A scarf tying event on Friday, November 6 at 1pm, with 4 artists presenting the best way to wear their accessories;

A fashion event will be held on Saturday, November 7 at 12noon. Featured will be wearables and accessories from exhibiting artists.

A speaker event will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. Syd Carpenter, Adebunmi Gadebo, and Roberto Lugo will discuss their accomplishments, the rich history of ceramics, and its future. Seating is limited, and online reservations are required.

Purchase General Admission tickets in advance on the website (www.pmacraftshow.org) and at the Convention Center box office during show days (November 6-8). General admission tickets on 11/6-11/8, are $20 one-day adult ticket; $25 two-day adult ticket; $5 children 12 & under.

Visit the website (www.pmacraftshow.org) for specific details regarding the participating artists, Preview gala ticket prices, show hours and general admission ticket prices.

The Show’s sole beneficiary is the Philadelphia Museum of Art.