Philadelphia Artist Resource Page
Discover a hub of support for Philadelphia artists on our resource page, featuring current CFEVA opportunities, local and regional resources, and funding opportunities. This page is regularly updated with opportunities and resources for Philadelphia-area artists. Have an opportunity to submit? Contact us.
APPLY NOW: Current CFEVA Opportunities
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours 2024
Deadline: July 31, 2024
The Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) is the largest, self-guided, free-to-attend tour of artist studios and creative workspaces in the region, and one of the premier open studio tour events in the country, crossing into over 26 neighborhoods throughout the city for two weekends each October. All artists in the city of Philadelphia are invited to be a part. Apply Now
CFEVA Visiting Curator Program
Deadline: TBA
The Visiting Curator Program allows CFEVA to showcase talented artists to outside curators in an annual exhibition in CFEVA’s gallery. Stay tuned to our website and social media for the upcoming application link and deadline.
Penn Medicine Community Exhibitions
Deadline: Variable.
Community Exhibitions are part of CFEVA’s ongoing partnership with several Penn Medicine Health Systems Locations in the Philadelphia region. Members of the Penn Medicine communities are welcome to apply. Click here for current opportunities.
Join CFEVA as an Affiliate Artist Member
Deadline: Rolling.
CFEVA's mission is to provide a dynamic hub for artists where you can receive practical career support, exhibition opportunities, educational programs, and new ways of connecting to arts audiences. Become an Affiliate Artist and experience how we can offer you professional development, help you expand your network, find you places to exhibit your work, help find you a teaching opportunity, and more. Apply Now
Residencies & Fellowships
Local Artist-Forward Businesses & Organizations
Artist Communities Residency Directory
Brandywine Artists in Residence Program
CFEVA Senior Partnership Initiative: NewCourtland Teaching Artist Fellowship
CFEVA Visual Artist Fellowship
CreativePHL Opportunity Listings
Da Vinci Art Alliance Fellowships & Residencies
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance: Artist Development & Residencies
Inspiration Lab at the University of the Arts
LandLab Artist Residency at the Schuylkill Center
Grants for Artists
More Resources for Artists
Studio Spaces
Below is a list of art studios in the Philadelphia area. Are you an artist looking for a studio space in Philadelphia? Join the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours Facebook Group.
West:
4111 Lancaster Ave. Artist Studios: Mantua/Powelton
Black Hound Clay Studio West: West Philadelphia
CedarWorks: West Philadelphia
Green Line Workspace: Mantua/Powelton
Northwest:
Firehouse Arts: Germantown
Greene Street Artists CoOp: Germantown
Herman Street: Germantown
Lofts @ Kendrick Mill: Germantown
Scotts Mills: East Falls
Sherman Mills: East Falls
Stenton Guild: Germantown
The Mill: Manayunk
Northeast:
915 Spring Garden Studios: Callowhill/Spring Garden
Crane Arts & Crane Old School: South Kensington
Globe Dye Works: Frankford
Jasper Studios: Kensington
The LOOM: Kensington
MaKen: Port Richmond
Nextfab: South Kensington
Olivet Church Studios: Fairmount
Paper Mill: East Kensington
Pilote Studios: East Kensington
Second State Press: South Kensington
Sharktown Studios: Kensington
South:
1241 Carpenter Studios: Hawthorne
2202 Alter Street Studios: Point Breeze
Black Hound Clay Studio South: Point Breeze
BOK: East Passyunk
Classifieds
Ongoing Studio Opportunity
The Studios @ 2202 Alter (also known as octo studio) South Philadelphia, just below Washington Ave. Studio sizes range from 200-1200 sf and are spread over 3 floors Complete with hardwood floors, 10ft ceilings, 6ft windows. Equipped with T-8 lighting, radiator heat and access to shared washroom with utility sink and toilet. Close to public transportation (Septa Route 7 & 64 buses). On-street parking available. For more info please contact River Algiers: (215) 893-8812 or at info@studiosat2202alter.com. Learn more
Utility Works Creative Community
We are just getting started so there are several studio spaces available. Studios from $125/month and Hot Desks from $100/month. Visit utility.works/ for more information or 610.745.4013 or email at rachel@lansdownesfuture.org to schedule a tour.
Community Facebook Groups
CFEVA Internships
Our internships are available to (undergraduate/graduate) college students and recent college graduates to get to know a key player in the regional support system for visual artists. In this small non-profit arts organization, interns will have a unique hands-on experience, building upon skills and experiences learned in the classroom and applied in the field. Interns work closely with the CFEVA Staff on a diverse range of projects: installing exhibitions, programmatic strategy development, exhibition management, event promotion, social media management, and helping artists with community engagement projects across the city.
Interns will assist with:
Online art sales
General office administration, including regularly updating our website and social media
Assisting with membership outreach and mailings
Photographing events
Assisting with exhibition planning and research
Installation and deinstallation of exhibitions in Philadelphia as needed
Fundraising and development projects, including data-entry
Special events and openings, via Zoom and in person as needed
Interns can expect to participate in-person and in remote opportunities in the Philadelphia area. Interns should be eager to learn, have a good work ethic and attention to detail. Option to earn course credit; please inquire with your academic advisor. Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, MailChimp/Constant Contact, Canva, CRM databases, and Squarespace a plus. This is an unpaid position.
We review applications for interns on a rolling basis. To apply please send your resume, cover letter, and at least 2 references to lily@cfeva.org describing your interest in CFEVA.