Supporting and Presenting the Arts at the University of Pennsylvania
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania announces its ninth round of annual grant awards, supporting 20 projects across the Penn community in five grant categories.
- March 25, 2026 Announcing the Sachs Program 2026 Student Grant Awards
- December 20, 2025 The Sachs Program 2026 Grant Cycle Application Period Is Now Closed
- October 6, 2025 2026 Sachs Program Grants Information Sessions
What Is the Sachs Program?
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation supports artistic production and creative practice through grantmaking, exhibitions and programming, and community initiatives, with a focus on the University of Pennsylvania and neighboring communities of West Philadelphia.
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March 19–July 3
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March 28–March 18
July 3
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Through curated exhibitions and programs, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation presents a range of projects that reflect diverse practices, ideas, and communities.