Supporting and Promoting the Arts at the University of Pennsylvania
February 21
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, The Penn Art Collection, and Penn Libraries present an exhibition of works by celebrated Philadelphia artist, teacher, and activist Sam Maitin, on view at the Annenberg Center beginning October 15, 2025.
- October 6, 2025 2026 Sachs Program Grants Information Sessions
- September 23, 2025 The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation 2026 Grant Cycle is Now Open
- September 16, 2025 Rachel Wenrick Appointed as Inaugural Executive Director of the Arts at Penn
Sachs Program grantmaking supports innovative arts activities throughout the University of Pennsylvania community, providing funding to Penn faculty, staff, students, departments, programs, and centers. Our vision is that the arts at Penn are valued and embraced as a creative catalyst, driving innovation, inspiration, and action.
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October 15–February 21
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November 16–April 30
April 30
Acclaimed contemporary artist Nina Chanel Abney’s epic sixty-foot-long painting cycle will be on view in the lobby of the Annenberg Center through April 2026.
The Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center is a hub for the creative community at Penn featuring art exhibitions, seasonal programming, and a welcoming space to socialize and study.