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Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) 2025 presented by PNC Arts Alive!
The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), offering free registration for 200 participating artist studios* through the generous support of the PNC Arts Alive initiative.
Save the Dates!
East of Broad: October 11 + 12
West of Broad: October 18 + 19
Noon-6 PM each day
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Community Partners + Premium Artist Registration HERE: Includes a premium listing, a marked spot on the map, an image, and a description in the print directory.
Coming Soon! Basic (FREE) Artist Registration - Opens April 1
*PNC Arts Alive has permitted CFEVA to offer free registration for 200 addresses. There is capacity in this event for 200 unique addresses to participate. Artists share an address when in the same studio building. Visit cfeva.org/register for details.
Duwenavue Santé Johnson photographed by Sammy Rivera
Nari Kim photographed by Sammy Rivera
Paz Sandoval photographed by Annabel Kiley
Ziui Chen photographed by Gladney Hall
Matthew Borgen photographed by Sammy Rivera
Ife Nii Owoo photographed by Sammy Rivera
Yikui (Coy) Gu photographed by Sammy Rivera
Marguerita Hagan photographed by Annabel Kiley
Keun Ho Peter Park studio photographed by Brian Rudnick
Katherine Fraser
For over 25 years, POST has celebrated Philadelphia’s visual artists, connected communities and supported artists by boosting their studio practices and local visibility among patrons, neighbors, and local businesses in the city. Don’t miss the chance to be part of one of Philadelphia’s most anticipated artist-centered events, as PNC Arts Alive and the PNC Foundation’s commitment to supporting the local arts community allows CFEVA to provide practical resources that elevate the careers of Philly artists.
PNC Arts Alive is a multi-year initiative of PNC and the PNC Foundation dedicated to supporting visual and performing arts groups with the goal of increasing arts access and engagement in new and innovative ways. The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The Foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. For more information, visit www.pncartsalive.com.
Samantha Simpson studio photographed by Olivia Horwitz, POST 2023
Oronde Kairi photographed by Brian Rudnick
Krista Dedrick Lai studio with guests
Jenna Mulhall Brereton photographed by Tionne Thorton
Julianna Foster studio photographed by KM Htet, POST 2023
Wendy Osterweil photographed by Brian Rudnick
Ya-Meer McKnight and D’nae Harrison photographed by Michael Mergen
Rebecca Ledbetter photographed by Olivia Horwitz, POST 2023
Deanna McLaughlin and Thomas Miles photographed by Olivia Horwitz, POST 2023
Christine Walinski with guest photographed by Gladney Hall
See what makes Philadelphia the creative capital of our region.
Each October, POST activities span twenty unique Philadelphia neighborhoods and highlight the creative workspaces of hundreds of artists and community partners. 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. Ancillary activities include featured exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops, artist talks, receptions, guided tours, and more! No other program in or around Philadelphia consistently brings such an intimate and diverse cultural experience to the community free of charge and across such a large geographic area.
Are you an artist or organization with questions about POST? Below is a list of our most frequently asked questions.
Thank you to all the artists and audiences who have been part of this incredible journey over the past 25 years—your creativity, support, and engagement have made this milestone possible! If you enjoy POST, please consider supporting CFEVA's year-round programming with a donation today.
Thank you to our Sponsors already on board with us to make 2025 the biggest, best year for artists yet!
Show your support for local artists.
If you or your company is interested in supporting local artists through sponsorship, please click the link below for more information.
Are you a POST Artist with hi-res images of your studio? Are you a photographer who would like to volunteer with us during POST? Contact us!