The Artists
Meet our artists-in-residence.
Holiday Gift Guide
Discover Unique Finds
’Tis the season to shop Philly-made! The Artist Shop is your go-to for one-of-a-kind gifts crafted by our resident artists. Explore the Holiday Gift Guide for bold prints, standout wall art, wearable pieces, Philly-proud finds, and more. Every purchase supports the artists who make Cherry Street Pier shine. Follow @cherrystreetpier for festive updates and first looks at new collections.
Photo: Custom Woven Blanket by Edith Zapata (Studio 14)
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Studio Hours
Artist studio hours vary. The resident artists set their own hours. See hours posted outside their studios for visiting times.
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE APPLICATIONS
Applications Now Closed
The 2026 Artist-in-Residence studio applications are now closed.
Artists-In-Residence
Artists-In-Residence Program Overview
Each year, Cherry Street Pier welcomes a new cohort of artists, artist collectives, and nonprofits to be part of our artist-in-residence program, which seeks to foster a unique space for emerging and established artists to collaborate, create, and show off their work. Located in a large public space, the studios allow visitors to Cherry Street Pier to get a glimpse into the world of art-making.
Learn MoreProgramming Partners-In-Residence
Programming Partners-In-Residence Program Overview
Philadelphia’s creative community can become a Programming Partners in Residence. This opportunity allows individual creators or organizations to bring arts programming to the Pier through workshops, performances, seminars, and other arts-focused experiences, utilizing the Pier’s event spaces to house these new endeavors.
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Studio Sessions
Get to know the amazing artists through our video series – “Studio Sessions,” which provides a sneak peek inside each artist’s studio.