HANDWORK 2026 LAUNCH SCHEDULE
November 6-14, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
Thursday, November 6 - Sunday, November 9
Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall F
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
PREVIEW PARTY: Thu, Nov 6, 4-9pm
4pm – 9pm (Visionary, Angel, Benefactor)
5pm – 9pm (Collector)
6pm – 9pm (Subscriber, Young Patron)
Located in the center court of Exhibit Hall F, Handwork 2026 will have a counter at the craft show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday where we will share information about the PBS series, the larger initiative and the week of events, and engage with visitors to #ShareYourCraftStory. Please come visit us!
CRAFT SHOW HOURS
Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 10am – 5pm
Open to the public. Tickets required.
Tuesday, November 11
Tour of Wharton Esherick Museum
Wharton Esherick Museum
1520 Horseshoe Trail. Malvern, PA 19355
Tue, Nov 11, 10:30am
(610) 644-5822
*Please contact the museum if you would like to attend the tour
Ehren Tool at The Clay Studio for Veterans Day
The Clay Studio
1425 N American St. Philadelphia, PA 19122
Tue, Nov 11, 5-7pm
(215) 925-3453
* Please RSVP to Jennifer Martin
Wednesday, November 12
Visit to the Museum for Art in Wood
Museum for Art in Wood
141 N 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106
Wed, Nov 12, 10am
(215) 923-8000
Contact: Navva Millikin, Katie Sorenson
Visit to The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tue, Nov 12, 11:30am
(215) 561-8888
Contact: Veronica Hanssens, Justin Rubich
Exhibitions on view:
Tour of Tyler School of Art, Temple University
with George Rodriguez and Lauren Sandler
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
2001 N. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA 19122
Tue, Nov 12, 3-4pm
(215) 777-9090
Open to public
Friday, November 14
CraftNOW Philadelphia Symposium at Moore College of Art
Moore College of Art
1916 Race St. Philadelphia, PA 19103
Fri, Nov 14, 9:30am
Open to the public
Free, but registration is required.
CraftNOW Symposium Schedule
Handwork 2026 Highlights
10:30am — Preview of Craft in America “EAST” Roberto Lugo segment
Followed by an interview with the artist by Elisabeth Agro, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Craft and Decorative Arts, Philadelphia Museum of Art
1:30pm — Preview of Craft in America “EAST” Bisa Butler segment
Followed by an interview with the artist by Dr. Matt Kenyatta, Director and Curator of Exhibitions and Public Programming at Temple Contemporary
4pm – 6pm — Cocktail Reception with Handwork 2026
Premiere Screening of Craft in America EAST
Followed by Q&A with featured artist Bisa Butler and Craft in America Director & Executive Producer Patricia Bischetti, moderated by WHYY Arts & Culture Reporter Peter Crimmins.
Moore College of Art
1916 Race St. Philadelphia, PA 19103