Nonprofit
Association for Public Art
A Philadelphia organization that runs public art projects, including Art on the Parkway, and keeps a public art map and a digital archive of public art from 1872 to 1980.
Saved in this browser only.
What they do
See public artworks on view outdoors, such as Let Freedom Ring at Cherry Street Pier and Franklin Thread in Maja Park, join a walking tour, talk or family day from the events page, or browse the public art map and archive. The pages read do not describe class or volunteer roles.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Walking tours, talks and family days run as a series on posted dates, listed on the events page. Public artworks stay on view outdoors for set periods.
- Season
- Special events only
Does not meet on a regular schedule.
Office
- Address
- 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 500
- Part of the city
- Central
Cherry Street Pier (Let Freedom Ring), Race Street and Columbus Boulevard
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: See Let Freedom Ring at Cherry Street Pier, on view through November 1, 2026, or open a walking tour's own event page from the events page for its time, meeting place and cost..
You can just show up.
What to expect
Public artworks are outdoors, so a visit is a walk to the site, with the artwork page listing Friday to Sunday hours from 2 to 8 pm for Let Freedom Ring. Walking tours, talks and family days appear on the events page, and each links to its own page with the details. The events list does not say how many people attend.
Tips for your first visit
- Open the public art map to find artworks, then open each artwork's own page for its dates and site.
- Check each event page for the start time and meeting spot, since the events list shows only dates.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The outdoor artworks are public, and each event has its own page. The events list does not show sign up steps, so check each event page to see whether you need to register..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. Event costs are not listed on the events page, and the artwork page does not say whether viewing is free.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: associationforpublicart.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: associationforpublicart.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215.546.7550 Source: associationforpublicart.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- October 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- associationforpublicart.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Contacts, Status
- associationforpublicart.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Schedule, Status, Last sign of life, First step
- associationforpublicart.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, First visit tips
- associationforpublicart.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Cost, First step, What to expect, Schedule
Help us keep this right
These open a short form on GitHub. You will need a free GitHub account.