The 45th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show

exhibitions

The 45th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall F 12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 215-684-7930 pmacraftshow.org November 5–7, in person and online Preview event November 4

Exhibit of 195 juried 2021 artists in an exciting and interactive manner. People will be able to shop for works on-site and online.

Philadelphia is highly regarded for museum-quality contemporary craft and design. Each November, 195 fine craft artists showcase their best work: ceramics, furniture, jewelry, fiber, wood, metal, and more. There is also a category showcasing emerging artists. Now in its 45th year, The Craft Show, presented by The Women ’ s Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, has raised over 13.5 million dollars. Funds go to supporting museum initiatives, education, acquisitions, equipment, and exhibitions.

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Robert Beck, Doug’ s Boat, oil on panel, 18 x 24 inches

Robert Beck: Recent Works Morpeth Contemporary 43 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 609-333-9393 morpethcontemporary.com October 8-31

Robert Beck has been a part of the Bucks County art community for three decades and now he returns to Morpeth Contemporary with an exhibition of recent work. The exhibition includes studio images and work from life that have been the foundation of Beck’ s celebrated reputation. “You know right away they ’ re Robert’ s paintings, ” says gallery owner Ruth Morpeth. “They always connect with people and each exhibition reveals an expansion of depth and eloquence.

This year Beck’ s paintings have also been featured at the Woodmere Museum in Philadelphia, the Trenton City Museum, and now on view through Jan. 2 at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA.

The exhibit runs from October 8–31. Wed–Sat 11–6, Sun 11–5, and by appointment. Preview appointments are available by calling the gallery at 609-333-9393.

Robert Beck, Empire, oil on panel, 24 x 32 inches Ivia Yavelow, “Foal, ” Mixed Media on Paper, 7” x 10”

New Talent – Emerging Artist Invitational New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Ave., New Hope 215-862-9606 newhopearts.org Through November 7 Fri., Sat., Sun, Noon–5

New Talent, an invitational exhibition, features up-and-coming regional artists. This exciting collection represents artists at various stages of their lives who all share the goal of pursuing a career in the arts. Featuring a selection of works by eleven artists, we are reminded that “ emerging” talent is not just the domain of the ingénue. New Talent includes art-educated, self-taught and midcareer newcomers who worked in an entirely different field. A few have previously exhibited or begun promoting their work. The exhibition can also be viewed online.

Phillip McConnell, “St. JHN, ” Glitch Art Canvas.