CraftPhila.org co-founders and producers are artists Leslie Manas and Jean Huffenus, bijoutier-metalsmith-mentor.
Conceived as a US and global-minded arts tradition, CRAFT PHILA is also intended as a bell-ringing opportunity for independent Artists.
Held in view of the iconic Bell and historic Independence Mall, the semi-annual outdoor fairs are free to attend.
Fair guests will discover original American handmade wares created by
the invited makers who will be representing their juried Craft, Art, and Fashion. Artwares are offered in a spectrum of styles and range of prices.
Mascot MAX is inspired from the nearby 15' x 49' Dream Garden mosaic. Made by Tiffany with 100K pieces of kiln-fired glass in 62 colors, in 1916
at the American Arts & Craft Movement's beginnings, it depicts the work
of Pafa Academy artist Maxfield Parrish. At the Curtis, 6th and Walnut.
