Presented by: PFAF
When: Thursday 4, 5pm-6pm
Where: 3rd Floor Ballroom
*By invitation only – RSVP required

This festive one hour gathering of elite art collectors, patrons, and industry professionals kicks off the inaugural Philadelphia Fine Art Fair. Join us as we honor art leaders in this community and pay homage to the city’s longstanding commitment to the visual arts.

Esteemed and renowned art collector Mari Shaw presents the 2019 Art Collectors of the Year Award to her distinguished honoree, Cecily Sherman.

Rick Friedman presents the 2019 Philadelphia Outstanding Artist Award to the late sculptor Dina Wind. Accepted by son, John Wind and husband, Jerry Wind.

We introduce the SculptCare Silent Auction, created for the benefit of the restoration and conservation of the City’s extraordinary public art collection, while also celebrating the impressive Diamond (60th) Anniversary of the City’s Percentage for Art program.

Collectors Lounge is hosted by 12 Gates Arts

Show Hours

Thursday, October 22nd
Opening Night Preview
5pm to 9pm

Friday, October 23rd
Show Hours | 12pm to 8pm

Saturday, October 24th
Show Hours | 11am to 6pm

Sunday, October 25th
Show Hours | 11am to 4pm

Ample public parking lots nearby

Show Venue

The 23rd Street Armory is Historic and Easily Accessible Location

Ideally situated between the two main streets in Philadelphia, Market and Chestnut, the historic and well known 23rd St. City Troop Armory is just walking distance from the city’s central train station (Amtrak’s 30th St. Station) and on a major exit street from Route 676, the cross-town expressway. Learn more.