Celebrating Growth - Our Fiscally Sponsored Projects
In the midst of growing challenges in the creative sector, CultureWorks is proud to serve as a haven and incubator for organizations in projects in Philadelphia who are committed to providing cultural heritage and artistic programming to communities across the city. Join us as we celebrate the organizations that have joined us in the past year as we gear up to welcome our next round of fiscally sponsored projects.
Interested in joining the community? Our latest round of intake is now open through July 15! Learn more today.
Applied Mechanics a visionary, multiracial collective of queer and genderqueer theater artists that make performances that surround you: in theaters, warehouses, galleries, schools, punk rock venues, in the streets, online, and in your own home.
ArtPhilly amplifies Philadelphia as a unique crucible for arts and culture. We connect audiences to each other through ongoing programming, artistic collaborations, and a city-wide festival.
The Horizon Records provides free music recording studio sessions, services, and workshops for youth and underserved independent artists, fostering creative expression and professional growth.
New Door Books plans to increase the number of books published and improve promotional efforts, building a solid foundation for the future. All funds raised are used strictly to meet out-of-pocket expenses, with all earnings staying within the nonprofit channel.
Operation Save Our City works to improve the quality of life for unhoused people in Kensington by providing trauma-informed care, life-saving skills, and basic necessities, focusing on families affected by violence and addiction.
Philly Children's Theatre is a touring theatre company founded in 2022, creating original theatrical experiences for families, producing four plays, and reaching over 1,500 people to expand access to the arts.
Philly Yoga Network connects the Greater Philadelphia Yoga community by sharing local studio class schedules, events, workshops, and retreats, helping people find space and time to breathe and practice. PYN collaborates in dynamic, authentic ways to support yogic living on and off the mat.
The Thread is a temporary art activation offering a healing space for grief and connection with a phone-booth-inspired structure, allowing people to "call" deceased loved ones and share memories through a voicemail line.
Trash Academy educates and builds local leadership through participatory research, workshops, and public art to drive waste stream transformation, supporting grassroots campaigns against illegal dumping in Philadelphia.
You'll Never Forget Productions aims to create a film about Violet Oakley's life and work, along with other public history documentaries and programs.
West Philly Bizarre supports hyper-local entrepreneurs, artists, and makers by providing opportunities to showcase their products and services, promoting economic access for low-income and marginalized communities.
Studio Tshay is seeking funds to animate "TELL ME WHEN YOU GET HOME," a magical short film about a Caribbean family, inspired by personal loss and aimed at highlighting the enduring power of love.
Rising Wing is a membership-based professional development organization for individuals navigating careers in the arts and culture sector in Philadelphia. Inspired by adrienne marie brown's idea of “flocking” as a new model of collective leadership, the group is non-hierarchical, highly networked, and shares leadership responsibilities based on individual capacity and expertise. The members work across all artistic disciplines, and seek to elevate the perception of Philadelphia as an artistic destination, a locus of contemporary artistic practice, and partake in healthy discourse around creative work.
