Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

Thinking of registering for the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST)? Attend a virtual info session next week.

Virtual Information Session: April 7 at 5:00 PM on Zoom. Register at cfeva.org/events

Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about participating in the 2026 Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST). This session will provide an overview of the event, artist registration, and how studio buildings can get involved. We’ll review key dates, explain how artists in shared studio buildings should register, and discuss ways buildings and organizations can support participating artists and increase their visibility during the tours.

Whether you are a returning participant or new to POST, this session is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn how to make the most of this year’s event.

All artists, studio managers, and community partners are welcome to attend. Kindly RSVP at cfeva.org/events for the Zoom link to join.

Deadline to register your open studio or business: June 30, 2026 at cfeva.org/register

Early Registration Open Now Through April 30.
Take 20% off registration with code EARLY26

Contact: [email protected]
Pictured: Eurhi Jones with guest, POST 2025 photographed by Tao Romalis

Announcing the Crowd Favorite for POST 2025

Sean Christopher

Sean Christopher (b. May 17) is an African American artist working primarily in watercolor and graphite. Influenced by Pittsburgh painter Dean Mitchell, he focuses on realism to capture everyday Black life through observation. His work is both conversational and conceptual, blending technical skill with emotional depth. Grounded in lived experience, he uses portraiture and scene to reflect identity, resilience, and presence. As a modern watercolorist, he challenges narratives and invites viewers to see what is often overlooked. Guided by James Baldwin’s quote, “The time is now,” his art speaks to the urgency and beauty of Black existence in contemporary America.

Thank you to everyone who visited studios, voted, and supported local artists during the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST). Your participation and generosity keep this community thriving. This year’s Crowd Favorite voting invited audiences and visitors to cast a vote through a donation for the studio(s) that inspired them most during POST.

Your continued support is vital. Every contribution helps us offset participation costs for artists, ensuring that POST remains low-cost or free for those who make Philadelphia’s creative scene so vibrant.

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST) is a citywide celebration of visual artists and creativity. Each October, POST showcases hundreds of artists across more than twenty Philadelphia neighborhoods, offering an inside look at their studios through free self-guided tours, exhibitions, demonstrations, and talks. It’s a city-wide, all-ages event that brings the city’s diverse creative community together in a uniquely personal way.

Your gift helps make POST possible — please consider donating today to help us continue supporting local artists. Visit cfeva.org/support and help make Philly artists thrive.

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