Empowering Successful Artistic Practice in Philadelphia, Together.
For 40 years, through fellowships, residencies, educational outreach, exhibitions, professional development, and city-wide events, the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) has provided Philadelphia artists - sometimes from behind-the-scenes- with the tangible resources they need to develop truly sustainable careers. In turn, those creatives provide all of us with imaginative, inspirational opportunities to engage with and be uplifted by their artwork, across the city.
We couldn't do our work without our champion supporters. As we celebrate and reflect on this anniversary, and continue to innovate and move artists forward throughout 2023 and beyond, we hope you will join us!
The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) was founded in 1983 (as the Creative Artist Network) by Felicity R. βBebeβ Benoliel to support the professional development of Greater Philadelphia's emerging visual artists. Today, CFEVAβs innovative programming serves more than 400,000 individuals annually, including an extensive network of more than 1,500 artists and growing. Now in our fourth decade, we are committed more than ever to providing relevant, impactful programs that support, equip, and position our local visual artist community as a valuable contributor to our regionβs vitality, cultural identity, and livability.
Forty Years of Fellowship. Our flagship program, the Visual Artist Fellowship (VAF) has supported more than 300 artist Fellows & Finalists, who have moved through this core program over the years. We are delighted to highlight its impact and success as we contemplate and celebrate this important milestone of our own.
CFEVAβs Programs
Our work focuses on empowering artists, providing experiences and programs so that they can expand their practice and thrive financially. We benefit in our lives, our relationships, and our surroundings.
Check out what we do below and click on a program to find out more.
Together, with you, we are fueling an art-filled future!
