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Tomorrow, the 33rd annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show will open its doors at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Founded in 1977 by a group of civic-minded volunteers, it was the first retail craft event of its kind. This year, the show will play host to 195 of the nation’s finest craftspeople, who were selected to participate through a highly competitive jury process.

Of all the craft shows held in Philadelphia in anticipation of the holiday season, this one is the most upscale you’ll find. Many of the items presented at the show are pieces that the museum itself might consider for inclusion in their collection. That makes it an incredible chance to view work done by artists at the top of their game and a potentially interact with them as well.

Tickets for the craft show are $15 for a single day, or $20 for a two-day pass. Children under 12 are $5. Tickets can either be bought at the door for cash, or online here (tickets purchased online receive a $1 discount, however, there are no refunds). The museum always uses a portion of the proceeds to purchase a piece directly from the craft fair floor for their permanent collection.

Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
Pennsylvania Convention Center
November 12 – 15, 2009