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The Arts League

Also called: University City Arts League

A contemporary art center in West Philadelphia, also listed as the University City Arts League. Artists teach adult classes and workshops, members can use open studio time, and kids can join an after school art program.

  • Paid
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Take an artist led class or workshop, join as a member for open studio time, or sign a child up for after school art.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
All ages

When and where

Most adult classes run in six-week sessions, mostly on weeknight evenings, with some weekend daytime options. After school art for grades K to 5 runs on weekdays during the school year: pickup from Penn Alexander or Henry C. Lea Elementary is from 3 to 4 pm, and snack and workshops run from 4 to 6 pm.

Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Times
Morning, Daytime, Evening

Arts League building

Address
4226 Spruce St
Part of the city
University Southwest

Your first visit

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

First step: Choose a class on the Fall 2026 page that still has open spots and register for it, or use the Register link to enroll a child in after school art..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Adult classes are artist led and meet once a week for six weeks, usually for two hours (pottery sessions run three). Six-week classes cost $250 to $300, and first-time students at some classes pay a $25 materials fee. Pottery students can buy clay and tools ahead of time or in the studio, but outside clay is not allowed. Six-week classes include a free open studio week at the end of the term.

Tips for your first visit

  • Several fall classes showed as sold out when checked, so look for one with open spots on its class page.
  • Fall class sign up closes October 9 at 5 pm, and workshops close 48 hours before the first lesson, so check each page's cut off.
  • For weaving and woodcarving, buy the first-time materials fee at least 7 days before the first lesson.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: Several adult classes are listed for all levels or as beginner friendly, and registration is required for each listed class, so the class pages show exactly how to start..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Six-week adult classes cost $250 to $300, with a $25 materials fee in some. Workshops cost $40 to $205. After school is billed monthly by days per week, and holiday day camps are $125 per day.
How often
Seasonal

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

  • Children can take part with a parent.

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
Medium

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