The Center for Art in Wood, Art museum in Old City District, Philadelphia, United States.
The Center for Art in Wood presents exhibitions of contemporary wooden artworks across three gallery spaces, featuring sculptures, furniture, and decorative objects.
Founded in 1986 by Albert and Alan LeCoff, the institution began through international woodturning symposiums organized with Palmer Sharpless from 1976.
The museum maintains a collection of 1,300 wooden artworks, documenting the evolution of wood craftsmanship through various artistic movements and techniques.
Located at 141 North 3rd Street, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 5 PM, offering guided tours for groups of ten or more.
The Windgate Arts Residency Program allows international artists to experiment with wood techniques while collaborating with documentarians and scholars in Philadelphia.
Location: Philadelphia
Inception: 1986
Website: http://CenterForArtinWood.org
GPS coordinates: 39.95332,-75.14477
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:23
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