Nonprofit
Twelve Gates Arts
Also called: The Poets' Studio at Twelve Gates Arts
A gallery in Old City that shows contemporary art connected to South Asia and its diaspora. It holds exhibition openings, public talks, screenings and a residency for emerging artists.
- Free
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What they do
Visit the gallery during open hours, or go to an opening, talk or screening listed on the site. Writing workshops are posted from time to time.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
Gallery open Wednesday noon to 6 pm and Thursday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm. Tuesday visits are by appointment only, and the gallery is closed Sunday and Monday.
- Days
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Times
- Daytime
Gallery
- Address
- 106 North 2nd Street
- 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: Visit the gallery at 106 North 2nd Street during posted hours, or get a ticket for a talk or screening from the all-events list..
You can just show up.
What to expect
Visits during posted hours are open to the public, so you can look at the current exhibition. Openings, talks and screenings are listed by date on the events page, and some need a ticket. Tuesday visits need an appointment, so call or email first if that is the day you have.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the all-events page before you go, since some talks and screenings need a ticket.
- The gallery is closed Sunday and Monday, and Tuesday visits need an appointment made by email or phone.
- The site does not say whether a visit is free, so call (215) 253-8578 to ask first.
- The gallery is at 106 North 2nd Street in Old City.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The gallery is open to the public on posted hours, and it gives a phone number and an email for questions. The site names no beginner programs..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Gallery admission is not stated on the site, which has a donation link. Some talks and showcases have tickets, and one student showcase is $40.
- How often
- Drop in whenever you like
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: twelvegatesarts.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@twelvegatesarts.org Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: (215) 253-8578 Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Aisha Zia Khan Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Instagram Source: twelvegatesarts.org; Source: twelvegatesarts.org
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, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Audience, Status, Last sign of life
- twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, Status, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Commitment
- twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, First step, Status, Last sign of life, What they do
- twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status, What they do
- twelvegatesarts.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Location, Contacts, Schedule, First step, Cost, First visit tips
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