Nonprofit
Da Vinci Art Alliance
An artist group founded in 1931 that runs a gallery on Catharine Street. It holds shows, artist talks, a monthly book club, and workshops, and it offers memberships for artists and supporters.
- Low cost
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
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What they do
Visit the gallery, come to an opening or an artist talk, join the monthly book club on Zoom, take a workshop such as the Paper and Paste wheat paste class, or join as an artist or supporting member. Volunteers can join one of three committees: marketing and outreach, membership, or building.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Gallery open Fridays and Saturdays, 11 am to 6 pm, with no appointment needed. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday visits are by appointment, but the footer lists Thursday and Sunday hours, so check the calendar first. The monthly book club meets 4 to 5:30 pm on Zoom.
- Days
- Friday and Saturday
- Times
- Daytime
Gallery
- Address
- 704 Catharine St
- 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: Come by on a Friday or Saturday between 11 am and 6 pm, no appointment needed. To take part in the book club, join the Zoom discussion (4 to 5:30 pm, monthly)..
You can just show up. No sign up needed.
What to expect
Expect a free walk through the current show. Opening receptions run 5 to 7 pm on the calendar, and the book club is a Zoom discussion where you read the book first.
Tips for your first visit
- Weekend visits need no appointment. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday visits need one through the link on the visit page.
- Street parking is free but limited to 2 to 4 hours. Free municipal lots are at 1012 E Passyunk Ave and 701 Clymer Street.
- Read the book ahead of time if you plan to join the Zoom book club.
- Check the calendar or Instagram before you visit, since emergency closures are posted there.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The membership page says artists at all stages are welcome, with no portfolio review, and the gallery takes weekend visitors without an appointment..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Low cost. Gallery visits and exhibitions are free, and programs are free or by suggested donation. Artist membership is on a sliding scale, from $30 a year or $7.50 a quarter. A supporting membership is also offered, with no price shown on the page.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- The gallery is not yet wheelchair accessible, and the group says it is working toward full ADA access by 2027.
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: davinciartalliance.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: davinciartalliance.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@davinciartalliance.org Source: davinciartalliance.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 267-388-2835 Source: davinciartalliance.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
- 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
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Ein
- davinciartalliance.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, First step, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life
- davinciartalliance.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, Access, First visit tips
- davinciartalliance.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Cost, First step
- davinciartalliance.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do
- davinciartalliance.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Online ok
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