WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
The Center for Art in Wood interprets, nurtures, and champions creative engagement and expansion of art, craft, and design in wood to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of it.
The Center for Art in Wood comprises the Gerry Lenfest Gallery for changing exhibitions, the permanent collection, The Fleur & Charles Bresler Research Library, the Len Scherock Museum Store, and The Earl Powell Artist Research Files. It also organizes arts residencies, which are held on an annual basis, and The Wood Shed, a virtual site for accessing programs, talks, activities, and information.
LEARN + MAKE + EXPLORE
Artist Talks
Engaging conversations with the Center’s artistic community
Object Lesson
Guests interpret objects from the Center’s Collection
Studio Tours
Visit the creative spaces of the Center’s artists and makers
Home Crafts
The Center staff shares craft ideas you can do at home
Residency
Engaging conversations with the Center’s artistic community
Crafty Cocktails
Wind down in the Wood Shed with a specialty cocktail
Listening Room
The conversation continues in these short audio pieces.
Mindfulness
Explore breathing, meditation, yoga exercises, and more
OUR
STORE
We’ve updated our online store to include our entire selection of artwork, kitchenware, home goods, jewelry, and more! The Center’s store offers a wide range of handmade objects and artworks that will inspire and delight you and yours.
Happy shopping!
DONATE
& JOIN!
The Center for Art in Wood interprets, nurtures, and champions creative engagement and expansion of art, craft, and design in wood to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of it. You can support the Center’s mission by donating or by becoming a member today.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Extra-Human: A Curatorial Talk with Suzanne Ramljak
Gallery Talk with Winter Residency Fellow Robert Aiosa
FROM OUR STORIES
Windgate ITE International Residency
Permanent Collection
The Fleur & Charles Bresler Research Library
WE ARE OPEN
The Center has expanded its public hours and is now open
Wednesday through Sunday, 12—5PM
The Center is open for extended hours on First Fridays
We continue to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Philadelphia municipality. The Center will continue to provide updates via its website, social media channels, and email correspondence if there is any change in our hours or access.
There are still safeguards in place to ensure a safe and comfortable visit:
- Mandatory wearing of masks for staff and for visitors.
- Social distancing (six feet apart) is still encouraged, especially in the collection area.
- We have installed a cashless system but will still take cash payments at the register.
- Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the Center.
- Additionally, any staff members who report feeling ill are required to quarantine and shelter in place at home. We recommend and require that patrons do the same in order to ensure the safety of everyone.
We wish you continued good health and we look forward to reconnecting at the Center and/or online.