VIRTUAL CRAFT TRIP TO
PHILADELPHIA, PA
AUGUST 2, 2020 | 3PM - 6PM
$50 REGISTRATION
The James Renwick Alliance and CraftNOW Philadelphia will host a trail-blazing virtual craft tour of the city's Craft Capital. This unique experience will feature some of the most important craft destinations and influencers in Philadelphia.
The tour will be hosted on Zoom. After you register, you will receive a link to attend.
The James Renwick Alliance and Craft Now Philadelphia will host a trail-blazing virtual craft tour to the Nation's Craft Capital, Philadelphia. This unique experience will feature some of the most important craft destinations in Philadelphia.
Visit the private home collection of the CraftNOW co-founder
Jennifer Zwilling, Curator of Artistic Programs at The Clay Studio will present the the history of Craft in Philadelphia from 1876 to today, weaving in the 46 year history of The Clay Studio and introduce the new plans for The Clay Studio's state of the art facility currently under construction.
The Center for Art in Wood invites you for a virtual tour of Humaira Abid: Searching for Home with the curator and the Center's Artistic Director, Jennifer-Navva Milliken.
Tour Gravers Lane Gallery with metalsmith John J. Rais and receive a trip discount on the one-time online sale made exclusively for this event.
Tour the studio of world-renowned stained glass artist, Judith Schaecter, as she discusses her recent transition away from human figure toward the ornamental
Emily Zilber, Director of Curatorial Affairs at Wharton Esherick Museum invites us into the home of Paul Savidge and Dan Macey, owners of the Louis Kahn’s Esherick House
You are invited to eavesdrop on a conversation between Philadelphia Museum of Art's Curator of Contemporary Craft and Decorative Arts, Elisabeth Agro and Doug Bucci, renown Jeweler and Professor of Metal/Jewelry/CAD-CAM, Tyler School of Art, who will be discussing the value of collaboration between artist and curator in his work.
Tour the studio of the ecentric chandelier artist Warren Muller at Bahdeebahdu and see the current exhibition on view at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens with director Emily Smith, founded by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar.
In addition to this amazing line-up there will be room for Q&A, breaks and a chance to meet fellow trip participants.
SPACE IS LIMITED