Philadelphia
USA
Philadelphia has a strong contemporary art presence, with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Institute of Contemporary Art, and a thriving independent gallery scene in Fishtown and Old City.
38 galleries
3rd Street Gallery
non profit
One of the oldest artist-run cooperatives in the city, showcasing a rotating schedule of solo and group exhibitions by its member artists.
3rdstreetgallery.comArthur Ross Gallery
museum
University of Pennsylvania gallery presenting global art and artifacts through revolving scholarship-based exhibitions.
arthurrossgallery.orgAutomat Collective
non profit
A curatorial collective championing emerging artists by providing a space for experimental projects that advance visual culture dialogue.
automatcollective.comBig Ramp
non profit
An artist-run project space in the Kensington/Port Richmond area focused on experimental exhibitions.
bigrampphilly.comBluestone Fine Art Gallery
commercial gallery
Showcases a diverse range of original and accessible contemporary fine art by local and regional artists.
bluestone-gallery.comBox Spring Gallery
commercial gallery
Curated exhibition space providing opportunities to purchase contemporary art and unique design objects.
boxspringgallery.comBridgette Mayer Gallery
commercial gallery
Minimalist gallery representing a diverse portfolio of contemporary artists across various media and career stages.
bridgettemayergallery.comBrodsky Center at PAFA
non profit
A center within PAFA that promotes the creation of innovative works on paper through professional artist residencies.
pafa.orgCerulean Arts
art center
A gallery and studio dedicated to promoting local art through exhibitions, classes, and a shop featuring handmade items by regional artisans.
ceruleanarts.comCrane Arts
art center
Crane Arts is a creative hub in Philadelphia, offering studio and gallery spaces for artists and organizations. It features various tenants, including visual artists, performing arts groups, and creat…
cranearts.comCrane Arts / Old School
art center
Crane Arts is a creative hub in Philadelphia, offering studio and gallery spaces for artists and organizations. It features various tenants, including visual artists, performing arts groups, and creat…
cranearts.comFabric Workshop and Museum
museum
A contemporary art museum devoted to creating innovative work in new materials and media in collaboration with guest artists.
fabricworkshopandmuseum.orgFjord Gallery
non profit
An artist-run collective and exhibition space that supports emerging and established artists through facilitates exhibitions and curatorial projects.
fjordspace.comFleisher/Ollman Gallery
commercial gallery
Gallery specializing in contemporary art that reflects the influence of the self-taught and vernacular art traditions.
fleisher-ollman.comFuller Rosen Gallery
commercial gallery
Artist-run gallery exhibiting regional and national artists who address urgent and contemporary social issues.
fullerrosen.comGrizzly Grizzly
non profit
An artist-run collective providing a space for innovative work and dialogue without institutional constraints.
grizzlygrizzly.comHOT•BED
commercial gallery
A unique creative space that combines contemporary art gallery exhibitions with horticultural design and furniture pairings.
hotbedphilly.comICA / Institute of Contemporary Art
museum
A non-collecting museum at the University of Pennsylvania that serves as a laboratory for contemporary art and ideas.
icaphila.orgIcebox Project Space
art center
A vast exhibition space for large-scale contemporary art projects and events located within the historic Crane Arts building.
iceboxprojectspace.comiMPeRFeCT Gallery
non profit
A hub for artistic freedom in Germantown that encourages artists to experiment and share their voices without the pressure of commercial success.
imperfectgallery.comInLiquid Gallery
non profit
A member-supported non-profit that provides opportunities and exposure for visual artists in the Philadelphia region.
inliquid.orgJames Oliver Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary loft-style art gallery in Philadelphia's historic area above Morimoto Restaurant.
jamesolivergallery.comLocks Gallery
commercial gallery
A prominent commercial gallery specializing in modern and contemporary art by nationally and internationally renowned artists.
locksgallery.comMuse Gallery
other
An artists' cooperative promoting member expression through diverse styles including abstract, conceptual, and representational art.
musegalleryphiladelphia.comPAFA / The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
museum
The nation's first art museum and school, known for its extensive collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art.
pafa.orgParadigm Gallery + Studio
commercial gallery
Provides an artistic space for visual and performing arts, focusing on emerging to established Philadelphia-based artists and makers.
paradigmarts.orgPentimenti Gallery
commercial gallery
Features contemporary art by emerging and mid-career artists with a focus on process-driven and material-based works.
pentimenti.comPhiladelphia Museum of Art
museum
One of the largest and most renowned art museums in the country, housed in a landmark Neoclassical building.
philamuseum.orgSeraphin Gallery
commercial gallery
Specializes in contemporary and modern masters, dealing in works ranging from early 20th-century to present-day innovators.
seraphingallery.comSlought Foundation
foundation
Non-profit organization that engages the public in socio-political dialogue through diverse art initiatives.
slought.orgSpace 1026
non profit
A legendary artist collective and DIY space that hosts exhibitions, performances, and studios, emphasizing collaborative and independent creative work.
space1026.comThe Galleries at Moore
art center
Moore College of Art & Design's galleries offering innovative exhibitions by established and emerging artists.
thegalleriesatmoore.orgThe Print Center
non profit
Non-profit gallery and store dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of photography and printmaking.
printcenter.orgTiger Strikes Asteroid
non profit
A network of artist-run spaces that creates opportunities for emerging artists and experimental projects.
tigerstrikesasteroid.comTwelve Gates Arts
non profit
A non-profit organization showcasing international arts bound by diaspora identity, with a particular focus on the South Asian identity.
twelvegatesarts.orgTwenty-Two Gallery
commercial gallery
A contemporary gallery representing local artists with monthly solo shows featuring oil painting, photography, and more.
twenty-twogallery.com