Celebrate Our First 100 Years and Join Us As We Move Into Our Second Century!

100 New Members for our 100th Birthday!

One hundred years ago, philanthropist Christine Wetherill Stevenson established the PAA with the goal of uniting the arts by presenting music, theater, painting, and sculpture in a single venue. In 1926, the PAA moved from its temporary quarters on Walnut Street into Mrs. Stevenson's family home on Rittenhouse Square. Over the years, the PAA's offerings have included exhibitions by artists such as Mary Cassatt, Andrew Wyeth, Horace Pippin, Antonio Gaudì, George Nakashima, Man Ray, and Weegee, as well as readings and performances by W.H. Auden, E. E. Cummings, Dorothy Parker, Martha Graham, and Alvin Ailey.

We have reached our Centennial this year, and PAA wants to celebrate our birthday with you!

From our nation's birthday on July 4th through August 31 - we are offering YOU great incentives to join our organization and not only will you be able to experience all the engaging art and artists PAA has to offer, but you will be contributing to the next 100 years of great exhibitions and cultural events.

World Class Exhibitions

Featuring Philadelphia's Esteemed

Local Artists

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S ince 2007, PAA has been focused on presenting contemporary craft and design to the public. But there is a long history of exhibiting craft within the Wetherill Mansion.

With our new mission in mind, we have exhibited works from such lauded artists as: Brenton Good, Tara O'Brien, SunKoo Yuh, Gijs Bakker, Atticus Adams and many more.

Our current exhibition, Home Is Where You Hang Your Hat , incorporates newly commissioned works by five Philadelphia-based design/build firms--Austin + Mergold, ISA, Moto Designshop, Plumbob, and Qb3--to create five separate but interrelated installations based on the history of the Wetherill mansion as well as the contemporary concept of the "house." On view through August 24 2015.

As a member of the PAA, you have unlimited access to all exhibitions as well as invitations to preview events and discounts on programs.

Innovative Programming

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P AA is committed to contemporary craft and design, and sharing that expression with the public. We also continue our dedication to the performing and literary arts through our programming. This summer we present a six week workshop titled The Art of Perception/The Art of Walking. Click HERE for more information on how to sign up!

Further our long standing relationship with Ars Nova Workshop, Liebesfreud and Philadelphia Independent Film Festival provides our members with the opportunity to experience a variety of artistic expressions in the Shanis Programming Space located on the third floor of the Art Alliance. In addition, we host poetry readings, book signings, panel discussions and programming to ignite curiosity and creativity in children of all ages.

Member Exclusives

10% Discount on Supporter Level
and Higher
Click logo to look inside Le Chéri

Acclaimed Philadelphia food critic, Craig LaBan writes, "Le Chéri ... (is a) love of bistro food off Rittenhouse Square in the Art Alliance's Italianate mansion, a necklace of three small rooms with 60-plus seats (including the bar) ringing a s ecluded garden that can be glorious in fair weather." Full article HERE

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Patrons Level Members and above receive a FREE catalog of their choice.

All members get 10% off of PAA catalogs.

For a limited time we are offering an

Exclusive Membership Level

t o celebrate our Birthday!

$100 Centennial Membership

Benefits two individuals
10% Discount on PAA exhibition catalogs and selected merchandise
Membership in North American Reciprocal Museum with FREE admission at over 200 partner museums and galleries.
Centennial Package - Learn about the PAA's remarkable history.

The Philadelphia Art Alliance: 50 Years 1915 - 1965
The Philadelphia Art Alliance: A Retrospective at 90 Years
And a limited edition collection of printed cards (blank inside)

For just $25 more you could elevate your membership to Supporter and receive 10% discount at Le Chéri.

Gift for new and returning members at the Centennial Level!

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