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Exciting News From My 'Other Hobby'

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 Posted 06/08/2026  6:46 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add nickelsearcher to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Truly excited to share that I have achieved a lifetime bucket list item - acceptance of my wood boxes to exhibit and sell at one of the most prestigious fine contemporary craft exhibitions in the world.

My work has been juried into the 2026 Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) Contemporary Craft Show.

http://www.pmacraftshow.org

This is IMO the 2nd most prestigious fine craft show in the world - and it truly takes world class work to jury into.

For those not familiar with the professional artist jury process - all applicants submit images of their current hand made work and a jury of artistic experts score the work based on artistic criteria including originality, form, design and workmanship.

There are about 2000 applicants annually to the PMA show, each of which believes their work is competitive, so being one of the 195 accepted is truly an honor and validation to the many years spent honing my box ideas, design skills and ability to execute the work with my hands.

You can find me through the hyperlink above - but here is link to my page on the show artist section:

http://www.pmacraftshow.org/artist/...avid-knipfer

I need to get my damaged right elbow back in business in my shop to make some new boxes!

I hope to see some of you as friendly faces in Philadelphia in November. If you come to the show, by all means stop by and say hello!
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art
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 Posted 06/08/2026  7:03 pm  Show Profile   Check Vector Ze's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Vector Ze to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Outstanding! Great to hear!
I'm afraid Philly is a bit out of my reach, but here's wishing you the best.

And get that elbow healed.
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 Posted 06/08/2026  7:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mcshilling to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Great news congrats, how is the elbow doing?
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 Posted 06/08/2026  9:22 pm  Show Profile   Check Brandmeister's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add Brandmeister to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Congratulations on such a prestigious achievement! It must be gratifying to be selected by a panel of other skilled professionals. Needless to say, well done. =)
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 Posted 06/08/2026  9:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinForMe to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Congrats on a distinguished achievement!
Nice website, BTW
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 Posted 06/08/2026  10:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add macmercury to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
That's exceptional skill nickelseacher, congratulation and hope you heal fast so you can go back to what you love doing.
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That's awesome. Well done.
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David, that's awesome
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Hoping 'elbow grease' is in sufficient supply...
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your creations are marvelous and well worthy of
representation in a prestigious show.
congratulations indeed. hoping to be able to attend,
in a city I typically avoid.
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Beautiful work and well deserved!
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Fantastic news, nickelsearcher! It's well-deserved recognition for your outstanding creations and talent.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Absolutely Superb work, congratulations.
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Bravo ! How many pieces will you display at the show ?
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Congratulations, that is quite an honor!
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