Celebrate Forty Years of Fellowship!
Moving Philadelphia Artists Forward, Together.
The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) was founded in 1983 as the Creative Artist Network by Felicity R. “Bebe” Benoliel to support the creative practices and professional development of Greater Philadelphia's emerging visual artists. Today, CFEVA’s programming serves more than 500,000 individuals annually, including an extensive network of more than 1,000 artists. Now in our fourth decade, we have a renewed commitment to provide relevant, impactful programs that support, equip, and position artists as valuable contributors to our region’s vitality, cultural identity, and livability.
Our flagship program, the Visual Artist Fellowship (VAF), has served artists for over forty years. Over 300 artist Fellows have moved through this core program and we are delighted to highlight its impact and success. We could not do it without our champion supporters. We hope you will join us all year long as we innovate and move visual art practices forward.
Become a CFEVA Champion!
If you or your company is interested in supporting local artists through CFEVA Anniversary sponsorship, please click here.
Thank you to our Anniversary Sponsors!
LUMINARY SPONSOR
Peter Benoliel & Willo Carey
Highlighting 40 Years of Fellowship in 2023.
In CFEVA’s Gallery
Sacred Spaces: Works by Chelsey Luster
On View January 12-February 17 | Opening Reception January 12, 5-7pm
Upcoming Exhibitions:
Visual Artist Fellowship Alumni Exhibition:
On View March 6-April 14
Visiting Curator Exhibition
On View May 1-June 2
Members Exhibition
On View June 19-July 28
Artist-in-Residence
Fall 2023
Community Events & Fundraisers
CFEVA ART PARTY | June 2023
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) | October 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2023
CFEVA Secret | Fall 2023
MOVING ARTISTS FORWARD: CFEVA's ANNUAL FUND
CFEVA needs your financial support now more than ever so that we can continue to execute and expand flagship mentoring programs for artists such The Visual Artist Fellowship, and community programs such as our NewCourtland Senior Initiative Partnership, which is powered by teaching artists. Gifts over $500 will add your name to our Gallery Wall!
We have been an integral driver of artist-powered programming in this special place, where creative endeavor blossoms, where socially-engaged citizens thrive, and where diverse audiences interact consistently with art. And we cannot do it alone. Artists who can sustain their art practice stay in Philadelphia to make art for all of us to enjoy.
For more information about CFEVA's work and how we support both artists and art lovers all year long, please click here. THANK YOU!