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Meet the Fellows Opening

The Center for Art in Wood 141 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Art in Wood: Philadelphia's ACC Fellows opens on October 30 and features five of America's most prominent artists and Fellows of the American Craft Council (ACC): Sharon Church, jeweler; David Ellsworth, wood turner; Michael Hurwitz, furniture maker; Bruce Metcalf, jeweler; and the late George Nakashima, furniture maker.  The exhibition also features photographs from Paul J. Smith, […]

Art in Wood: Philadelphia’s American Craft Council Fellows

The Center for Art in Wood 141 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Exhibiting past American Craft Council (ACC) Fellow Awardees: Sharon Church, jeweler; David Ellsworth, wood turner; Michael Hurwitz, furniture maker; Bruce Metcalf, jeweler; and the late George Nakashima, furniture maker. Each of the artists work in wood and have distinctive careers that span 25 years or more. The Philadelphia region is widely recognized for its rich history within the […]

Design Showcase presented with Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design

The Center for Art in Wood 141 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The week long showcase, open daily from 10 to 5 in the Center's Gerry Lenfest Gallery, will feature actual room settings created by Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design using an eclectic array of furnishings, objects and art exclusively from Old City shops and galleries. In addition to the normal operating hours at the Center, the showcase […]

Old City Fest

The Center for Art in Wood 141 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Old City Fest is a celebration of art and design, fashion and food, creativity and culture on the streets of America’s most historic square mile— Old City, Philadelphia. This event highlights the region’s premier art and design district, showcasing local designers, creative firms, restaurants, retailers, galleries, theater, culture, history and architecture. The Design Showcase, opening […]

allTURNatives: Form + Spirit 2015

The Center for Art in Wood 141 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrating the Center’s 20th year hosting the Windgate ITE International Residency program, the resident fellows worked together for two months in Philadelphia to collaborate and focus on new directions in their work, which culminates in the allTURNatives: Form + Spirit 2015 exhibition in the Center’s Gerry Lenfest Gallery. This multidisciplinary exhibition will reflect each resident fellow’s experience including objects produced before […]