The Center for Art in Wood

In Store and Online! Remarkably simple, expertly turned, truly unique hollow vessels by David Ellsworth. Use code holiday15 for 15% off all orders over $45! ... David Ellsworth’s work is in the permanent collection of the American Craft Museum, the Philadelphia Art Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. His bowls have been featured at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and the Musée des Arts Decoratif in Paris. Ellsworth has lectured widely, and received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts. He is a lifetime member of the American Association of Woodturners. White House Collection of American Crafts exhibition (Washington D.C.: National Museum of American Art, 1995) #handmadegifts #woodworkinggifts #woodworking #centerforartinwood #ourturntotourist #lightson #smallbusiness #museumstore #holidayjewelry #buylocal

In Store and Online: Elegant & delicate, jolly & turned, these hand-turned ornaments by acclaimed woodturner Robert Rosand are sure to become a decorative staple in your home this holiday season! Robert Rosand has been working with wood since he was a child. He has been a woodturner for well over twenty years. His works are in private collections throughout the United States , Europe and Japan. Notably, a Christmas tree ornament turned by Robert and painted by his wife was se...lected to be placed on one of the White House Christmas trees. Check theme out here: https://centerforartinwood.org/product-category/home/ Use code holiday15 for 15% off all orders over $45! #handmadegifts #woodworkinggifts #handmadeornaments #ornaments #woodworking #woodenornaments #centerforartinwood #ourturntotourist #lightson #smallbusiness #museumstore #holidayjewelry #buylocal

On View in the Current Exhibition-allTURNatives: Form + Spirit - 25 Years of the Windgate ITE Residency Program Zig Zag Bowl I and II: Black and White Mark Bishop... Australia 1997 Sandblasted wood, stainless steel, dye, paint H. 13 x Diam. 9.5 each The Center for Art in Wood Museum Collection, Donated by the Artist OBJ398 Now in its 25th year, the Windgate International Turning Exchange Residency (known as The ITE) is a sought after stop in the careers of artists interested in delving into the creative possibilities of wood, communing with peers, and making abundant piles of wood shavings. The relationships forged during these intensive eight weeks are enduring, extending far beyond the compressed time in Philadelphia’s bustling Center City neighborhood. The alumnus body now numbers 166 artist, photojournalist, and scholar fellows, all of whom are notable in their fields. Though some of the fellows have passed, all remain close members of the Center for Art in Wood’s family. In many cases, their works become part of the Center’s permanent collection, and thus are held in the public trust for study and inspiration. A selection of those works is on view in this exhibition, which marks the program’s landmark year. As a whole, they tell a story of breakthroughs, collaborations, explorations, disruptions, and documentation. As the Center lays the groundwork for the next 25 years of the residency, it will be led by the same commitments to fostering exchange, passion, and knowledge for the expansive world of art in wood.

THANK YOU to all who joined us last night for our LIVE Unboxing event! The 2020 Campaign came to a close last night and was met with much success! We couldn't have done this without all the very talented artists who created the fantastic objects for the auction, the support of our Board of Trustees, the Bandsaw Bash supporters, our ever-growing community, and all who supported the 2020 Campaign. A very special thank you to Glenn Adamson (@glenn_adamson), who took time out of ...his extremely busy schedule to join us and share what the Center means to him. Lastly, a huge thank you to all who have supported us over the years. We're looking forward to celebrating with you in the future! . . . #centerforartinwood #BandsawBoxAuction #BandsawBox #WoodArt #CraftNOWphl #WoodFamily #SupporttheArts #Wood #OldCityPhilly #ContemporaryWood #GlennAdamson #VisitPhilly #WoodMuseum #AlanAdler #NakashimaWoodworks #BethIreland #CobyUnger #DonMiller #LarissaHuff #EleanorRichards #PeterPark #JoshaEnck #GinaSiepel #RobSpiece #AmyForsyth #MarkSfirri #KatieHudnall #LauraPetrovichCheney #ThosMoser

Just for you, the Center for Art in Wood has extended our special thank you for supporting the 2020 Fundraising Campaign. When you give $250 or more by this Sunday, October 25th, you will receive an invitation to an exclusive evening conversation with design superhero Mira Nakashima. This exclusive event will take place via Zoom on the evening of November 12, 2020. To donate follow the link in our bio. . . . #centerforartinwood #MiraNakashima #Nakashima #NakashimaWoodworkers #Fundraiser #SupporttheArts #ThankYou #OldCityPhilly #SpecialEvent #WoodArt #StudioFurniture #WoodFamily #VisitPhilly #VisitPA #Philly

FINAL DAY OF OUR 2020 BANDSAW BOX AUCTION- BID UNTIL TONIGHT AT 9PM EDT! Up for Auction: Off To The Beach by Alan Adler (@aaturning) ... Cast your hook for this fantastically nautical Bandsaw Box by Alan Adler! With it's carefully textured seabed shadowed by a maneuvering mystery fish, this work is sure to make a splash and bring a breeze to any space it occupies! Alan Adler: After 30 years of designing and producing products for industry, I had a burning desire to return to my design roots and create for personal satisfaction. I discovered wood turning in 2009 when I walked into a gallery and saw a spectacular Norfolk Island Pine Bowl. I was blown away and I had to figure out how that object was made. That began my journey, or as others say, my addiction. Cast your hook for this fantastically nautical Bandsaw Box by Alan Adler! With it's carefully textured seabed shadowed by a maneuvering mystery fish, this work is sure to make a splash and bring a breeze to any space it occupies! Your bid not only benefits the Center but the artist as well, proceeds of the winning bid are split 50/50. Value: $615.00 Materials: Butternut wood fish, Elm Burl for the reef, Banksia for the fire coral, Madrone for the sand dollar. Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 11 inches tall To view more of Alan Adler's work, visit aaturning.com

Join us for a celebration of the Center for Art in Wood and the close to its 2020 Fundraising Campaign and Bandsaw Box Auction. You’ll enjoy highlights from the campaign, a tour of the coveted Bandsaw Boxes, and we’ll chat with some very special guestsincluding Glenn Adamson (@glenn_adamson), who will be stopping by during the event!

Board Chair of the Center, Bruce Katsiff took some time out of his busy schedule to share what the Center means to him. Support the Center today so we can continue building the robust discussions, exhibitions, activities, and educational programs that inspire, challenge, and draw our community closer together. Remember to get your bids in for the Bandsaw Box Auction closing TONIGHT, Friday, October 23rd at 9 pm and join us for the LIVE event at 6:30pm!

The world of Japanese cat culture is vast. Enter, and you’ll discover Shinto and Buddhist beliefs about animals and nature, folklore about cats both real and supernatural, cats depicted in Japanese works of art and literature over the course of centuries, cat-inspired material culture and everyday objects, cat animation, the global export of cuteness, cat tourism and nekonomicsthe local term for the economic boon that results from a popular cat attraction. Japan’s cat culture contains multitudes, and it transcends physical geography. You might be allergic to cats. You might not be a cat person. (Yet.) But once you’ve been beckoned inside, the chances are good that you’ll decide to stay a while. Welcome to Catland.

The Center for Art in Wood wants to thank you for your support during the 2020 Fundraising Campaign. When you give $250 or more, you will receive an invitation to an intimate evening conversation with design superhero Mira Nakashima. This exclusive event will take place via Zoom on the evening of November 12, 2020.