For three days this spring, Philadelphians and visitors can explore exceptional works of art and design spanning four centuries at the 56th Philadelphia Antiques and Art Show.  Tickets are now on sale for the show, which will be held from Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22, at The Navy Yard, with a Preview Party on Thursday, April 19.  Sixty of the nation’s most distinguished dealers will showcase some of the finest examples of 17th century through 20th century furniture, paintings, jewelry, crafts, silver, textiles, porcelain, and other works.  The dealers, as well as guides and longtime show volunteers, will share stories of the objects through lectures, panel discussions and tours, enhancing the show experience for all guests.  Proceeds from the event jointly benefit the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Penn Medicine. 

New this year, the work of Philadelphia furniture makers and fine and decorative artists, as well as porcelain and silver items, will take center stage in a special loan exhibit, “Philadelphia Collects Philadelphia.”  Featuring works from the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s collection, the special exhibit promises to offer a stimulating dialogue between historical and contemporary perspectives.

“The Philadelphia Antiques and Art Show has long been regarded as one of the best of its kind in the country, and we are expanding the offerings in 2018 to accommodate new and broadening audiences,” said Anne Hamilton, 2018 Co-Chair.  “Our guests can expect to see more 20th century furniture and pottery and contemporary art, as well as many objects exhibited in public for the first time,” she said.

“Through the show and the loan exhibit, visitors will experience timeless great design,” said Karen DiSaia, show manager.  “Colonial-era pieces will be presented alongside mid-century ones, and you will be able to see the connections between the two,” she said.

“We want people to come and enjoy the journey through time that the show offers,” DiSaia added.  “As they interact with some of the most informed art and antiques experts in the nation, they can expect it to be engaging, informative and fun.”

The Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show is open to the public:

Friday, April 20 – 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 21 – 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 22 – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

General admission is $20/person online or at the door ($15 online through March 15) and includes access to the regular programming, with discounts available for students, seniors and groups.

The Preview Party will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19.  Tickets are $300 ($150 tax deductible), or $150 for young collectors.  A 5:00 p.m. entrance ticket is $600 ($450 tax deductible).

The Philadelphia Antiques Show was founded in 1966 to support the work of Penn Medicine, and this year’s association with the Philadelphia Museum of Art marks the beginning of a new era for an historic tradition. The two institutions are joint beneficiaries of the Show in 2018 and through this partnership the Museum will gradually assume full responsibility for the Show’s organization and management in the following years.

Support

The 2018 Philadelphia Antiques and Art Show is supported by AIG (the premier presenting sponsor), Freeman’s (the premier sponsor), and The Haverford Trust company (the Preview sponsor).  Additional support is provided by many generous donors.

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES & ART SHOW

Traditionally presented to raise funds to support Penn Medicine, and now for the Philadelphia Museum of Art as well, the new Show will feature more fine art galleries and offer the opportunity to see a wider spectrum of art represented. A growing list of dealers specialize in a mix of periods and styles, including American, English, Asian and Continental furniture, fine and decorative arts, silver, jewelry, ceramics, prints and Americana. For a schedule of events or to purchase tickets, visit PhiladelphiaAntiquesandArtShow.com or call 215-763-8100.

Following is an alphabetical list of 2018 show dealers:
Mark and Marjorie Allen

Arader Galleries

Avery Galleries

Diana H. Bittel Antiques

Philip H. Bradley Co.

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Ralph M. Chait Galleries

H.L. Chalfant American Fine Art & Antiques

John Chaski

Charles Clark

Clarke Gallery

The Cooley Gallery

Dolan/Maxwell

Peter H. Eaton

Finkel & Daughter

Gemini Antiques Ltd.

James and Nancy Glazer

Gleason Fine Art

Hill Stone Incorporated

Stephen & Carol Huber

Hyde Park Antiques Ltd.

Barbara Israel

Johanna Antiques

Christopher H. Jones

Kentshire

James M. Kilvington, Inc.

Kelly Kinzle

Greg K. Kramer & Co.

Betty Krulik

Polly Latham Asian Art

Bernard & S. Dean Levy, Inc.

Nathan Liverant and Son, LLC

Mellin’s Antiques

Moderne Gallery

Lillian Nassau LLC

Olde Hope Antiques, Inc.

Peter Pap Oriental Rugs, Inc.

Janice Paull

The Philadelphia Print Shop, Ltd.

Steven S. Powers

James L. Price

Sumpter Priddy III, Inc.

Frances J. Purcell Antiques

Christopher T. Rebollo Antiques

James Robinson, Inc.

David Schorsch and Ellen Smiles

Schwarz Gallery

J. Shrubsole Corp.

Elle Shushan

Elliott & Grace Snyder

Somerville Manning Gallery

Spencer Marks

Philip Suval, Inc.

Thistlethwaite Americana

Jayne Thompson Antiques

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Earle D. Vandekar of Knightsbridge Inc.

William Vareika Fine Arts

Whitman Antiques

Bette & Melvyn Wolf, Inc.