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Center for Emerging Visual Artists

Also called: Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA)

A Philadelphia nonprofit, founded in 1983, that supports emerging visual artists through a fellowship, citywide exhibitions, and community outreach. It also runs the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, where visitors see artists' studios.

  • Free
  • Online OK

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What they do

Tour artists' studios on the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours, or volunteer for the tours. You can also see the exhibitions, go to events such as the ART PARTY and auction, or join as an artist member. The site lists outreach to older adults and a Hand-in-Hand community program.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

The Philadelphia Open Studio Tours run over two October weekends, noon to 6 pm each day. Other events are listed on the Events page.

Days
Saturday and Sunday
Times
Daytime
Season
Fall

Mailing address (mail only, per the site)

Address
The Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 300
Part of the city
Central

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick studios on the online POST map and visit on a tour weekend in October, noon to 6 pm, free and self-guided..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Visitors choose their own route and move from studio to studio. The 2026 tours run October 10 and 11 west of Broad Street and October 17 and 18 east of Broad Street. Some stops also have exhibitions, demos, workshops, talks or receptions.

Tips for your first visit

  • Use the online map to plan a route that keeps your stops close together
  • The page also lists a printed tour directory at participating studios and Free Library branches
  • You can go with friends, family, students or colleagues

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The tours are free and self-guided, visitors may bring friends or family, and the site lists several public ways in, including a mailing list, tours, volunteer shifts and memberships..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Philadelphia Open Studio Tours are free to visit. Artist memberships cost $40 to $150 a year. Event and auction prices are not shown, and Collectors Circle dues are not listed.
How often
One time event

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.

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

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