Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia

Name: Philadelphia Art Alliance
Address: 251 S 18th St, Philadelphia, 19103-6168, United States
Telephone: +1 215-545-4302

#129 among attractions in Philadelphia

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Facts and practical information

The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. It is the oldest multidisciplinary arts center in the United States for visual, literary and performing arts. Founded in 1915 by theater aficionado and philanthropist Christine Wetherill Stevenson, the institution hosts art exhibits, theater and music workshops, poetry readings, lectures, concerts and recitals. The Philadelphia Art Alliance officially merged and was acquired by the University of the Arts in 2018, after unanimous approval from the boards of both institutions in 2017, and is now known as The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts. ()

Established: 1915 (109 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'54"N, 75°10'15"W

Address

251 S 18th StCenter City (Rittenhouse Square)Philadelphia 19103-6168 United States

Contact

+1 215-545-4302

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Day trips

Philadelphia Art Alliance – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liberty Place, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Rittenhouse Square, Academy of Music.

~1650 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Architecture
Liberty Place, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Liberty Place is an iconic commercial hub nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This shopping center, a distinctive feature of the city's skyline, offers a vibrant mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options.
~1490 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~990 ftNW
Park
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Rittenhouse Square is the name of both a public park and the surrounding neighborhood that is also referred to as Rittenhouse in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1570 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1000 ftNE
Church
Liberti Church, Philadelphia
5 min walk • First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a Baptist church founded in 1698 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~1620 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture
Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia
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~440 ftSE
Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
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~510 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
~630 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~1540 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
First Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
8 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects.
~1250 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Rosenbach is a Philadelphia museum and library located within two 19th-century townhouses. The historic houses contain the collections and treasures of Philip Rosenbach and his younger brother Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Philadelphia Art Alliance open?

Philadelphia Art Alliance is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Philadelphia Art Alliance?

Nearby attractions include Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia (1 min walk), Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Plays & Players, Philadelphia (3 min walk), The Print Center, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Philadelphia Art Alliance by public transport?

The nearest stations to Philadelphia Art Alliance:

Bus

Rittenhouse Sq & 18th St • Lines: 12 (1 min walk)
Walnut St & 18th St • Lines: 12, 9 (4 min walk)

Metro

15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (6 min walk)
Walnut-Locust • Lines: Bsl (9 min walk)

Tram

19th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (9 min walk)
15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (11 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (12 min walk)
Jefferson Station (19 min walk)