Craft Forms at Wayne Art Center

Craft Forms at Wayne Art Center Craft Forms is dedicated to enhancing the public’s awareness of fine contemporary craft while providing a venue for artists to share their creative works.

Craft Forms is internationally recognized as one of the premiere contemporary craft exhibitions. The finest works of ceramics, wood, fiber, metal, glass, mixed medium and 3D printing are featured, supporting the Center’s mission of expanding the public’s awareness of fine contemporary crafts, and significantly benefiting all educational and outreach programs for children and adults. One of the mos

t highly esteemed museum-quality craft exhibitions in the United States, Craft Forms consistently draws upward of 5,000 visitors during its two month exhibition. More than 250 guests, including art collectors, supporters of the Wayne Art Center, and artists, annually celebrate Craft Forms and its companion show at the Opening Gala. The exhibitions and special events continue to attract local, regional, nation and international visitors throughout the duration of the show. Craft Forms’ status as a fine craft exhibition grows each year in large part due to the expertise of the acclaimed jurors. Past jurors have included: Ronald T. Labaco, Maria Docter Curator, Museum of Arts and Design; Bruce W. Pepich, Executive Director and Curator of Collections, Racine Art Museum; David R. McFadden, Chief Curator Emeritus, Museum of Arts and Design; Elisabeth Agro, Nancy M. McNeil Curator of American modern and Contemporary Crafts and Decorative Arts, Philadelphia Museum of Art; and Jane C. Milosch, Senior Program Officer for Art in the Office of the Under Secretary for History, Art, and Culture (OUSHAC), Smithsonian Institution.

Wayne Art Center is pleased to have Jurors Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu select the work for CraftForms 2026!...
05/20/2026

Wayne Art Center is pleased to have Jurors Dr. Robert K. Liu and Patrick Benesh-Liu select the work for CraftForms 2026! Apply through September 9, 2026. https://craftforms.org/

Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for CraftForms 2026, the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fi...
04/16/2026

Wayne Art Center is seeking submissions for CraftForms 2026, the 31st International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, in the following mediums: basketry, ceramics, fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art, and wood. Works created utilizing CAD/CAM technologies and 3D printing tools are also eligible. Selected works will be on display in the Davenport Gallery of Wayne Art Center in Wayne, Pennsylvania from December 6, 2026 through January 23, 2027.

Announcing the CALL FOR ENTRY for CraftForms 2026!
03/25/2026

Announcing the CALL FOR ENTRY for CraftForms 2026!

Final days in gallery! Visit the exhibition online at craftforms.org!
01/20/2026

Final days in gallery! Visit the exhibition online at craftforms.org!

Over 100 works from around the world on view through January 24!
01/16/2026

Over 100 works from around the world on view through January 24!

CraftForms 2025 Opening Weekend with exhibiting artists.
12/22/2025

CraftForms 2025 Opening Weekend with exhibiting artists.

CraftForms 2025 At Wayne Art Center!
12/22/2025

CraftForms 2025 At Wayne Art Center!

CraftForms 2025 opens tonight with a not to be missed Preview Party!
12/06/2025

CraftForms 2025 opens tonight with a not to be missed Preview Party!

CraftForms deadline extended thru September 12!
09/11/2025

CraftForms deadline extended thru September 12!

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413 Maplewood Avenue
Wayne, PA
19087

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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+16106883553

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