Artist resources
Please explore our list of local, regional and National resources, covering artist needs, both personal and professional.
Here are some top picks:
Philadelphia & Region Artist Resources
ArtPhilly
- Community
- Opportunities/Shows
- Events
ArtPhilly amplifies Philadelphia as a unique crucible for arts and culture. They connect audiences to each other through ongoing artistic programming, commissions of original work, and a recurring multidisciplinary city-wide festival.
Philadelphia Cultural Fund
- Grants
Philadelphia Cultural Fund, by providing general operating support to Philadelphia-based arts and culture organizations, advocates for the value of the arts and their importance to the growth and future of our community.
Side Arts
- Artist calls
- Residencies
- Exhibitions
Side Arts’ public relations platform helps Visual Artists and crafter communities worldwide. It is based out of Philadelphia, PA.
Philly CAM
- Community
PhillyCAM provides transformative opportunities for people and communities to express themselves, to learn from each other, and to produce and share media reflective of the experiences of everyday people.
Creative Philadelphia
- Artist opportunities
Creative Philadelphia (formerly the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy) supports artists and cultural organizations in Philadelphia by providing and promoting artist opportunities and resources year-round. Artists can search for funding and work while arts and cultural organizations can also benefit from searching this list for opportunities.
Philadelphia & Region Social Services
Free Library of Philadelphia
- Business practices
Free Library of Philadelphia has the mission to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.
YASP: The Youth Art & Self-empowerment Project
- Advocacy
- Community
- Volunteer
- Resources
Youth-led movement to end the practice of trying and incarcerating young people as adults and create a world without youth incarceration.
On Demand Resourcing
- General Resources
- Employment
Specializes in helping individuals find gainful employment by providing personalized coaching and connecting them with essential resources
WOAR: Philadelphia’s Center Against Sexual Violence
- Wellness
Center Against Sexual Violence is a non-profit organization with an unwavering commitment to
eliminating all forms of sexual violence in Philadelphia.
William Way Community Center
- Wellness
We seek to engage and support the diverse LGBTQIA+ communities in the greater Philadelphia area through arts & culture, empowerment, and community connections.
Beyond Philly Muralist & Community Artist Resources
NALAC
- Grants
- Community
NALAC activates the transformative qualities of art and culture by investing educational, financial and relationship-building resources in order to bolster artistic excellence, cultivate responsive cultural stewardship, strengthen career development, advance diversity of perspective, foster sites of belonging, and invigorate community discourse.
The Artist Communities Alliance
- Artist calls
- Residencies
- Employment
The Artist Communities Alliance (ACA) Directory is a tool and platform to discover and celebrate the varied diversity, typology, and context in which artist support programs exist. It is a space for residency programs and organizations to provide transparency about their policies and processes. It is a site for artists, arts administrators and other creatives to find opportunities.
ArtInfo Land
- Artist calls
- Artist Grants
- Residencies
Artinfo Land is a resource for artists to find information about art opportunities and events. Artists can use the website to stay informed about exhibitions, competitions, residencies, grants, and other opportunities that can help them grow their careers.
Black in America
- Advisory
- Marketplace
A leading online portal and network focused on African American Art. BAIA™ amplifies thought-provoking commentary on today's visual arts news from a variety of perspectives, including breaking news, gallery meet-ups, market trends, and profiling leading (and emerging) Black visual artists in the country
JCMAP: Jersey City Mural Arts Program
- Artist opportunities
- Artist Registry
The Jersey City Mural Arts Program is a Mayor’s Office Initiative that links established and emerging local, national and international mural artists with property owners city-wide as part of an innovative beautification program that reduces graffiti, engages local residents and is transforming Jersey City into an outdoor art gallery.
