Residencies, grants, and professional development resources for Philadelphia artists.
Artist Residencies
Crane Arts Building — Studio and exhibition space for working artists in Kensington. Applications open annually.
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage — Grants and residencies for Philadelphia artists and cultural organizations. pewcenterarts.org
RAIR (Recycled Artist in Residency) — Unique artist residency based at a Philadelphia recycling facility. Artists work with recovered materials. rairphilly.org
Grants for Artists
Philadelphia Cultural Fund — Grants for artists and cultural organizations based in Philadelphia. philaculture.org
William Penn Foundation — Support for arts, culture, and community development. williampennfoundation.org
Knight Arts Challenge Philadelphia — Open grants competition for the most creative ideas for arts in Philadelphia.
Selling Your Work
Artisan's Gallery — Juried gallery for Philadelphia handmade goods.
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) — Annual citywide event where artists open their studios to the public. Apply to participate at postphiladelphia.org
Etsy Philadelphia Team — Local community for Etsy sellers in the Philadelphia area.
Community & Professional Development
Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts — Free and low-cost legal services for artists. Contracts, IP, business formation.
The Artists Foundation — Professional development resources for working artists.
