FORTY-THREE YEARS OF MOVING ARTISTS FORWARD! 
PLEASE SUPPORT CFEVA’S 2026 ART PARTY
HONORING RON TARVER

CFEVA ART PARTY
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

3% Cover the Fee

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.

Dear CFEVA Friend,

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists warmly invites you to join us as a Host Committee member for our Annual CFEVA Art Party, taking place on May 28 at the Morgan Lewis rooftop—an extraordinary setting for an evening celebrating art and community. Share in honoring Ron Tarver, an award-winning photographer and cherished member of the Philadelphia arts community.

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