reframe your perspective
Think you know Philly arts and culture? Get ready to think again. And again. And again.
OUR CANVAS STRETCHES CITY-WIDE
ArtPhilly supports the visibility and creative genius of Philadelphia artists.
We are building a major city-wide multi-disciplinary arts festival for May of 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Our curatorial directors have assembled a team that represents artistic practices across the city. Through research and recommendations, these collaborators are advancing projects for the festival which embody the visceral nature of living, being, and creating in Philadelphia.
drawn from all perspectives
We are committed to activating and highlighting the artists, stories and institutions of our city to increase collaboration, excellence and exposure, and ensure that 2026 is a defining moment for the arts and culture communities in the city of Philadelphia.
WhatNow
In May of 2026, ArtPhilly will present our inaugural festival: What Now.
What Now will be a major collaborative moment in our city, placing artists, neighborhoods and arts organizations at the center of critical civic dialogue on the country’s past, present, and– most importantly– our future.
History and art are integral to Philadelphia’s identity. What Now weaves these legacies together, by commissioning artists to interpret the complexities of this anniversary.
Get in touch to be part of the festival.
