Philadelphia Stories 250: Cultural Heritage Through the Photographic Lens
Creative Philadelphia
Who can apply
Creative PHL encourages Philadelphia’s creatives to take inspiration from these traditions when proposing events. Eligible events include but are not limited to: *. Funding Details Creative PHL, Mid Atlantic Arts, Jazz Philadelphia, and WRTI are providing grants up to $1,500 to produce jazz-inspired cultural events in Philadelphia during the month of April. Applicants must select the category of funding they are applying for. The amount requested should be proportionate to the size, impact, and number of artists supported by the cultural event. Funding must be used to pay artists, and all funding recipients must be Philadelphia County residents. Funding recipients must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for the arts activity or event. Creative PHL can provide guidance in obtaining a COI if you/your organization does not carry general liability insurance. Please see this one-pager for more information on purchasing one-time event insurance.
About this opportunity
Summer 2026 Exhibition Location: Creative Philadelphia Art Gallery, Room 116 & Office of Councilmember Rue Landau, Room 592 Deadline for submissions: April 26, 2026 In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Creative Philadelphia and Councilmember Rue Landau issue a Call for Art to Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ community for a special Pride exhibition in historic City Hall. Theme Philadelphia Stories 250: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Joy invites local artists to reflect on our founding ideals and respond to the promises of freedom, belonging, happiness, and to the lived experiences where those promises remain unfinished. Borrowing from the language of the Declaration of Independence, the exhibition centers on joy as a civic condition, as evidence of safety, acceptance, recognition, and th...