CFEVA ART PARTY 2026
FORTY-THREE YEARS OF MOVING ARTISTS FORWARD!
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2025
4:30 - 7:00 PM
19th floor rooftop lounge and terrace
at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
2222 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Honoring Ron Tarver
Artists, Artworks, Auction, Skyline Views, Creative Cocktails, Festive Food
Your steady support over the years has helped CFEVA fully advance our mission, especially as we mark 43 years of service to Philadelphia’s visual artist community. This year’s Art Party will feature special artworks, artful cocktails and food, and the announcement of the 2026 Visual Artist Fellows, as we celebrate the lasting impact of our programs and the artists we serve.
Now in our fourth decade, we will also honor the thousands of artists who have been supported by CFEVA since our founding in 1983 by the visionary Felicity R. “Bebe” Benoliel, who championed working artists as vital contributors to our city’s cultural and civic life. Today, CFEVA continues to provide transformational opportunities that help artists build sustainable, financially stable careers—ensuring they remain in Philadelphia and enrich our everyday lives. As one of the region’s few organizations providing direct funding to artists, we remain deeply committed to investing in art as a critical profession.
We invite you to help propel the next generation of CFEVA artists by joining the Host Committee with a leadership gift of $500–$5,000 (or more). Your support plays a crucial role in keeping CFEVA at the forefront of the intersection of art and community and as a trusted resource for navigating a productive visual arts career.
The Art Party will be a true celebration of our mission, filled with delicious food, artful cocktails, a special art sale, and more. We encourage you to visit the Art Party page on the CFEVA website to learn more and showcase your support for local Philadelphia artists through the 2026 CFEVA Art Party.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the end of May.
Warm regards,
Jill Levin, Executive Director of Development and Operations
p.s Sponsorships that come in before March 28 will be listed as Host Committee contributions on the invitation. Annual sponsorships offer our corporate community the most flexible way to be a part of what we are doing for artists in Philadelphia. We can easily send you a packet for your company's review.
Thank you to our 2025 Art Party Presenting Sponsor and Honorary Hosts!*
PRESENTING
ADVOCATE
PATRON
FRIEND
LUMINARY
Amy Fox and Daniel Wheeler
ADVOCATE
Arielle R. Lusardi
Anne and Rick Umbrecht
PATRON
Michael Marone
Deirdre Miller
Carol Pinheiro
Jessica Smith
Philip Recht
FRIEND
Nicole J. Aiken-Shaban
Cathy and Saul Behar
Rita Bernstein
Angela Curry
Laurel and Karl Doghramji
Naomi Kim
Ross Mitchell
Jeff Smith
Ralph Wellington
Thank you to our 2025 Art Party Business Sponsors!*
SUSTAINING
Become an ART PARTY Sponsor.
Support Philadelphia’s Artist Community and All Those Who Benefit from It.
Philadelphia thrives as a global cultural hub because of its living artists. By sponsoring CFEVA’s ART PARTY, you play a vital role in connecting hundreds of local artists with audiences city-wide, fostering creativity, education, and community.
Launch the next generation of artists and art lovers with us! As an ART PARTY Sponsor, you’ll gain valuable exposure to our network of artists, collectors, and arts patrons. Plus, early pledges receive early recognition and promotion!
Have a creative vision? We can craft a Bespoke Sponsorship Package tailored to your goals.
Pledge by April 15th to have your logo included on the printed invitation.
For more details, please contact
Jill Levin at Jill@cfeva.org or call 215-546-7775
Pictured: CFEVA Fellows (L-R) Natasha Zeta, Yikui (Coy) Gu, Ceres (Diaja) Henry
A special thank you to Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP for offering their space and catering to this event.
Art Party Photos by Left Eyed Studios.
* Art Party Sponsors and Honorary Hosts as of May 22, 2025.