Nonprofit
Autistic Art Coalition of Philadelphia
An autistic-led group that runs free art classes, exhibitions, and community events for autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled artists in the Delaware Valley.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
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What they do
Take a free art class, show your work in an exhibition, or come to a community event such as the Community Paint Day or The Infinity Ball. Ask about volunteer roles through the mailing list.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Community
- Neurodivergent people, People with disabilities
When and where
Studio hours: Monday and Friday noon to 5 pm, Tuesday 3:30 to 8 pm, and Thursday 11 am to 5 pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday, and Saturday is by appointment. Express Yourself meets Thursdays 1 to 2:30 pm with Liberty Resources; its meeting place is not published.
- Days
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Times
- Daytime, Evening
Studio
- Address
- 112 North 8th Street, Suite 206
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Use the sign-up form on aacophilly.org, join the mailing list, or call the hotline at 215-934-2116 to ask about the next free class..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
You can work at your own pace, and no art background is needed. The page does not say how long a class runs, what supplies are provided, or what each session covers, so call the hotline before your first visit.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the studio hours first: open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and closed Wednesday and Sunday.
- Find the studio at 112 North 8th Street, Suite 206, and look for the suite number on the building directory.
- If you need a quiet space, ask ahead, since the page describes a quiet area only at past exhibits.
- Ask what supplies to bring, since the page does not list them.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The page says no art experience is needed for the free classes, and it gives a sign-up form and a phone line to start..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Classes are free for eligible artists in the Delaware Valley. Donations are accepted.
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.
- Access notes
- Past exhibits included a sensory-friendly quiet area with headphones that play white noise, plus touch and sensory artwork. The group is working on screen reader support for people with vision impairments. Wheelchair access and ASL are not stated, so ask before you visit.
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: aacophilly.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: aacophilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 215-934-2116 Source: aacophilly.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Colleen R Ott Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: aacophilly.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
- High
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- aacophilly.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Kind, Categories, Interests, Audience, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life, Access
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