Philadelphia Open Studio Tours
A program of the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA). The largest tour of artist studios and creative workspaces in the region. #POSTPHL
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), founded by independent artists in 1999 and stewarded by The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) since 2005, is the largest tour of artist studios and creative workspaces in the region. Each October, POST activities span more than 30 unique Philadelphia neighborhoods, feature hundreds of local professional artists, and highlight the creative workspaces of our City. Great for all ages, POST provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse of visual artists at work through an approachable, self-guided, and easy-to-navigate tour.
10/10/2026
The Philadelphia Open Studio Tours kick off this weekend! 🎉 This weekend, artist studios and venues WEST of Broad Street will be open for you to explore—for free! Visit on Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 6pm.
is the perfect opportunity to connect with local artists, see how they create their work, and spend time with friends and neighbors while you discover local art!
🗺 📍 Check out the online map for the latest info on participating studios: cfeva.org/philaopenstudios. Prefer a printed version? Artists and partners across the city now have tour directories available. Discover familiar and new neighborhoods through the eyes of local artists creating right here, right now.
🌟Help Artists THRIVE and VOTE for your favorite studio(s)! Feeling inspired by what you see? Donate and vote for your Crowd Favorite at cfeva.org/support-post
POST is perfect for walkers, bikers, and SEPTA riders alike. Our interactive map makes planning your route a breeze. Need a reason to rent with and save? POST is the perfect event to explore the city by bike!
Find all participating artists, maps, events, and more at CFEVA.org/philaopenstudios.
Are you joining POST this year? Visiting any studios and attending events? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
POST is a free public program of the Center for Emerging Visual Artists. POST 2026 is made possible by:�Creative PHL , Blick Art Materials , Artists for Artists Global , Penn Treaty SSD , Artist & Craftsman Supply , Kreilick Conservation , Visit Philadelphia
Special thanks to our partners:ďż˝
Pictured: POST Artist Matthew Borgen photographed by Sammy Rivera.
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10/09/2026
ARTISTS ARE EVERYWHERE
Artists live and work in every Philly neighborhood.
Visit Georgena Senior’s studio during POST West of Broad.
ART IS LABOR.
An artist’s work is more than what you see on the wall.
It includes the time spent making, applying for opportunities, building a practice, running a business, and finding ways to make a living.
Artists’ labor is everywhere in Philadelphia, but too often it remains invisible or undercompensated.
Visit Misty Sol’s studio during POST West of Broad.
SUPPORT ARTISTS
During the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), take a closer look.
Visit an artist’s studio. See the work. Meet the artist. Learn what goes into a creative practice.
When we show up for artists, we show that their work matters.
Visit Pedro Ospina’s studio during POST East of Broad.
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT?
VISIT
It’s free to attend and visit artists’ studios during POST, October 10, 11, 17, and 18, 12-6 PM each day. More details, map, and participants: cfeva.org/philaopenstudios
VOTE
Went to the studios and loved what you saw?
Vote for your favorite artist.
DONATE
Can’t make it to POST?
Donate to help support artists and sustainable creative careers in Philadelphia.
Building Sustainable Futures
Artists’ Labor. Artists’ Livelihoods.
The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA)’s Building Sustainable Futures is a William Penn Foundation-funded project that documents artists’ work, wages, barriers, and the conditions that affect professional growth and stability, and develops artist-led resources and recommendations for a more sustainable creative life in Philadelphia.
Learn more at cfeva.org/support-post and cfeva.org/cfeva-wp
10/07/2026
Philadelphia’s arts and creative community deserves continued investment, support, and opportunities to thrive.
Tomorrow morning, we’re joining the Center for Emerging Visual Artists The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) and members of Philadelphia’s creative community for a conversation about the importance of supporting local artists, arts organizations, and the work that makes our city so vibrant.
Location: Philadelphia City Hall
Time: 8:45 AM
We look forward to bringing artists, advocates, and community leaders together to highlight the importance of keeping Philadelphia’s creative community strong.
10/06/2026
is this weekend!
10/01/2026
Happy October! Spend your month with CFEVA attend these free, artist-centered events! Swipe for more details.
Visit cfeva.org/events for more + to RSVP, and we hope to see you soon!
09/22/2026
Directories are HERE!�Get your official POST guide at one of these upcoming (free!) events!
🎉October 2, 6-9PM – First Friday at Cherry Street Pier
🎉October 8, 5-7PM — CFEVA Fellowship Exhibition Reception + POST Kickoff @ 3600 Market St.
�📖Now available at Central Parkway Library and Cherry Street Pier, coming soon to your local library and ALL participants’ studios!
📍Explore the full map and artist directory at: CFEVA.org/philaopenstudios
Save the Dates for POST 2026!�Studios Open West of Broad Street: October 10-11�Studios Open East of Broad Street: October 17-18�12–6 PM each day
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) is the largest tour of artist studios and creative workspaces in the region. Discover local artists, creative hubs, and neighborhood partners who are vital to rebuilding and enriching our communities.
Made possible by:�Creative PHL , Blick Art Materials , Artists for Artists Global , Penn Treaty SSD , Artist & Craftsman Supply , Kreilick Conservation , Visit Philadelphia
Special thanks to our partners:ďż˝
On the cover: Pedro Ospina photographed by �Tour directory and poster design by Gaby Heit . Printed locally by
Are you participating in POST this year or planning to visit studios? Let us know in the comments⬇️
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09/14/2026
Many thanks to Molly Given at Metro Philly for the feature! We can’t wait to kick off next month!
Click here to read the article:
Get inside Philly’s art scene with the 2026 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours - Metro Philadelphia It’s the 27th anniversary of the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) and to celebrate, its creative community is planning an artistic journey you won’t want to miss.
09/09/2026
Ever wonder what’s behind the doors of Philly’s art studios? More than 150 studios and creative spaces will open to the public for free this October, giving visitors a look inside where local painters, ceramicists, photographers, and other artists create their work. Read more: https://www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-open-studio-tours-art-studios-free-2026/
The countdown to is on! Artists, what’s something surprising someone may discover in your studio during the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours?
07/01/2026
Deadline Extended: Sign up by July 15!
Calling all - Register for the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) 2026!
Visit CFEVA.org/register to sign up your studio for POST!
Deadline: July 15
🎉 POST is back this October 2026! Join us for a fun-filled, citywide event celebrating Philly’s creative community.
đź“… Save the Dates
West of Broad Street: October 10 + 11
East of Broad Street: October 17 + 18
Noon-6pm each day
DEADLINE to register and create your online Artist profile: July 15, 2026. Visit www.CFEVA.org/philaopenstudios for all the details.
Not an artist? No problem! You can still join the fun as a Community Business Partner. Register your location at CFEVA.org/register and let’s showcase the diversity of our city’s creative community together!
Want to support the arts and promote your brand or small business? 🌟 Explore advertising opportunities at www.CFEVA.org/advertise and let’s make POST 2026 the biggest and best yet!
Spread the word, mark your calendars, and get ready for another fantastic year of open studios!
Image details: Lauren Sandler photographed by Sammy Rivera.
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