You have reached the registration page for the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours 2024.

Registration Opens February 1.

Deadline to register:
July 31, 2024.

Be a part of the largest open studios event in our region.

Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below.

  • West of Broad: October 19 & 20

    East of Broad: October 26 & 27

    12-6pm all four days.

  • Visual artists, artist collectives, arts organizations and galleries are encouraged to join in Philadelphia’s annual celebration of visual art. Retail, food/beverage partners are welcome to register to get on the map in their neighborhood.

    Learn about the difference between registering as an artist and a community partner here.

  • CFEVA staff works year-round to promote the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours to our network of artists, art lovers, alumni, supporters, curators, patrons, and advisors. We share multiple press and media alerts and share the news of POST with community centers city-wide. We are in conversation with studio buildings and institutional partners early in the year to improve POST for participants and visitors, year after year. The CFEVA team researches and applies to opportunities for additional funding and support year-round. In addition, CFEVA publishes the How to POST guide accessible to all participating artists and partners, with suggestions on how to promote individual open studio events during POST.

  • Click here to read the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours Terms & Conditions.

  • Yes! Groups of 10 or more artists can register at a discounted rate. Please contact POST@cfeva.org to set up group registration!

  • Regular POST registration is $125 for Artists & $250 for Community Partners. Groups of 10 or more artists can register at a 20% discounted rate.

  • POST offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Philadelphia's best and brightest creative minds at work through an approachable, self-guided tour. Be at the heart of one of the city's largest celebrations of visual art. With over 40,000 attendees each year, POST is the opportunity for you to connect with new audiences in an innovative way.

    In addition to having the opportunity to share your work with arts enthusiasts, industry leaders, and collectors, you will receive the following perks during POST and year-round:

    Inclusion in the in-person open studio tours in October 2023

    Profile, with images, in the print and online Philadelphia Open Studio Tours Directory & Map on cfeva.org/philaopenstudios

    Access to POST promotional materials for distribution to your networks, including POST Directories, postcards, social media content, customized press release templates, and promotional flyers

    Invitation to submit work to CFEVA Secret Annual POSTcard Benefit

    Consideration for Curated POST Itineraries

    Invitation to participate in CFEVA Secret POSTcard Fundraiser

    Access to the "HOW TO POST" open studios guide and checklists

    Access to POST participant calendar to promote your event, program, or exhibition on cfeva.org/philaopenstudios

    Inclusion in the annual Philadelphia Open Studio Tours Online Art Sale

    Invitation to community events, information sessions, and more

    Opportunities to participate in special events and exhibitions during POST

    Discounts on advertising in printed Directory and Map and on the POST website*

    Considered for year-round visits with CFEVA’s donors and collectors

    Social media and web promotion of your POST-related exhibitions, workshops, and events

    Emails about artist opportunities, calls for submissions, and career development workshops

  • Artists & Community Partners may register above for POST. Please click here for more information on how to become an official POST Sponsor & Advertise your business with us.

  • After registering, check your inbox for your login information. Click here to login to make changes to your profile, that will be visible on the POST map!

  • Payments for registration can be made directly on our website above. Please contact POST@cfeva.org with any questions or concerns.

  • We want you to participate! 2+ registered artists are encouraged to share a space during POST. Please visit our POST community Facebook group to search for temporary studio set ups.

  • Please visit our FAQ page here.

POST offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Philadelphia's best and brightest creative minds at work through an approachable, self-guided tour. Be at the heart of one of the city's largest celebrations of visual art. With over 40,000 attendees each year, POST is the opportunity for you to connect with new audiences in an innovative way.

In addition to having the opportunity to share your work with arts enthusiasts, industry leaders, and collectors, you will receive the following perks during POST and year-round:

  • Inclusion in the in-person open studio tours in October 2023

  • Artist profile, with images, in the print and online Philadelphia Open Studio Tours Directory & Map on cfeva.org/philaopenstudios

  • Considered for year-round visits with CFEVA’s donors and collectors

  • Opportunities to participate in special events and exhibitions during POST

  • Social media and web promotion of your POST-related exhibitions, workshops, and events

  • Emails about artist opportunities, calls for submissions, and career development workshops

  • Access to the "HOW TO POST" open studios guide and checklists

  • Access to POST participant calendar to promote your event, program, or exhibition on cfeva.org/philaopenstudios

  • Invitation to community events, information sessions, and more

  • Discounts on advertising in printed Directory and Map and on the POST website*

  • Access to POST promotional materials for distribution to your networks, including POST Directories, postcards, social media content, customized press release templates, and promotional flyers

Have your entire studio be a part of the largest open studios event in our region.

Register your studio, collective, or neighborhood cohort for POST! Enroll a group of 10 or more artists for a discounted group registration rate.

Contact POST@cfeva.org to set up group registration. Additional discount codes not applicable.

Questions about registration? Click here for our FAQ page.

Join our CFEVA Community (More benefits, great deal!)

Looking for more out of your registration for the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours? Be a part of our community, year-round. Register as a CFEVA Core Plus member here and participate in POST for FREE.

What Artists Are Saying About POST:

 

“POST is a great way to connect with people who love art. I've made new friends, found new fans, shared my work, and made a few sales!”

— Bill Brookover, CFEVA Artist Member

 

“As an artist and POST participant, I feel that the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours is a great opportunity to connect with an audience; it allows folks to see what’s going on behind the scenes in the studio.”

— Jennifer Manzella, POST Artist