Last night Dave and I had the pleasure of attending of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Preview Party. Besides promises of delicious desserts, drinks, and nibblets (in that order), we were promised many sumptuous varieties of art. I certainly was not dissappointed by all the visually stimulating displays of artistry featured in one booth after another. Over 1,000 artists submitted work for consideration, but only 196 were chosen. While I sincerely love most forms of art, I don't have enough of an oppurtunity to roam galleries and museums. The Craft Show is one-stop-shopping for art enthusiasts. All of the items shown are for sale and in many cases, browers and shoppers alike have a rare opprotunity to even meet the artist. If, like me, your change purse doesn't allow for fantastical purchases, it is worth it to browse and appreciate ridiculous piece of jewelry or a simple, yet studnning rocking chair. This year the Show features many Israeli artists, which is a characteristic very close to my heart. Proceeds from the show are used for acquisition of fine art to further enhance he Philadelphia Art Museum's permanent collection.
It is surely not to be missed. Information can be found here.
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