Supporting and Promoting the Arts at the University of Pennsylvania
July 6
in case of fire, speak is the companion exhibition for a world premiere collaborative performance by the Martha Graham Dance Company and PHILADANCO!, co-presented by Penn Live Arts, ArtPhilly, and the What Now: 2026 arts festival.
- 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
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation supports creative practice through grantmaking, public programming, and special exhibitions, with a focus on the University of Pennsylvania and the communities of West Philadelphia.
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November 16–March 24
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March 19–July 6
Award decisions for Student Grant applications submitted in the 2026 grant cycle will be made in February. All other annual grant award decisions will be made in March 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.