THE CENTER FOR EMERGING VISUAL ARTISTS, formerly Creative Artists Network, was founded in 1984 to "make art careers viable for those who choose them, helping talented emerging artists reach their audiences, and promote interest and understanding of emerging visual art by the general public." Artists selected for the Career Development Program participate in a rigorous public exhibitions schedule, a mentorship program, career counseling and professional development opportunities.
InLIQUID.COM is a cutting-edge creation for visual artists. InLiquid.com is an internet gallery, physically located in Old City Philadelphia, that provides daily updates
of features and announcements relating to InLiquid artist shows at the various galleries, as well as essays on contemporary art. It calls itself "a hub and primary visual arts
resource for the Philadelphia region."
THE MURAL ARTS PROGRAM has created over 2,600 murals and works of public art, earning Philadelphia international recognition as the "City of Murals." MAP's free art education programs serve nearly 3,000 at-risk youth at sites throughout the city, and offers special educational outreach programs in local prisons and rehabilitation centers. MAP is a unique public/private venture of the city's Managing Director's Office and Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates, a nonprofit corporation organized to raise funds and provide other support for the program.
THE ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE is a community center for artists, writers, actors, musicians and dancers. It holds gallery exhibitions of work "that defines a new Asian American aesthetic." It also holds youth arts workshops and training for Asian artists to become educators.
THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE, established in 1972 to coordinate historical and cultural activities for the Bicentennial Celebration, has a membership today of over 300 nonprofit arts and culture organizations. The alliance says it advocates for "positive public sector, business and foundation policies and funding priorities at the local, state and federal levels" on behalf of its members. It also conducts the Campaign for Culture, an umbrella marketing campaign for the cultural industry designed to increase awareness and attendance at Greater Philadelphia cultural institutions.
ART SPHERE INC. is a nonprofit, largely volunteer organization established to teach inner-city students fundamental art concepts "in order to promote motivation in learning, growth of self-esteem, and self-expression." ASI offers its education programs to culturally underserved Philadelphia youth at K-12 schools, after-school programs, and community centers.
ABINGTON ART CENTER is a nonprofit arts organization located at historic and scenic Alverthorpe Manor. The Center offers more than 250 art courses each year to people of all ages, including programs for those with special needs.
THE BARNES FOUNDATION houses one of the world's leading collections of French impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. There are 180 Renoirs, 60 Cezannes, 7 Van Gogh, 60 Matisses, and 45 Picassos, as well as works by Manet, Degas, Miro and Klee.
BRANDYWINE WORKSHOP is a nonprofit, tax-exempt cultural institution dedicated to promoting interest and talent nationally in printmaking and other fine visual arts. It operates a printmaking facility, several off-site educational programs around Philadelphia, and national and international exhibitions of its collection.
THE FABRIC WORKSHOP is the only nonprofit organization in the United States devoted to the experimental fabric design and printing by emerging and nationally recognized artists representing all disciplines. Founded in 1977, the Fabric Workshop has developed a nationally recognized Artist-in- Residence program, an extensive permanent museum collection of unique contemporary art, and comprehensive educational programming including exhibitions, lectures, tours and student apprenticeships.
FOUNDATION FOR TODAY'S ART presents exhibitions by experimental and independent contemporary artists; maintains an Artist Resource Lounge with periodicals, reference books and opportunities board; provides seminars that address the informational needs and interests of professional artists.
GOLDIE PALEY DESIGN CENTER, located on the campus of Philadelphia University, is dedicated to collecting and caring for original examples of international textiles. The Center hosts four textile exhibits yearly in its gallery, and lectures accompany each exhibit. A library at the Center includes books and materials relating to the textile technical processes, fiber arts, design and Philadelphia's role in the textile industry.
THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, on the Penn campus, has earned a reputation as a "barometer of artistic significance." It was the first museum to house the works of Andy Warhol (1965), Laurie Anderson (1983), and David Salle (1986).
MOORE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN, on Logan Square, is America's first and only degree- granting, accredited art college for women.
