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Supporting and Promoting the Arts at the University of Pennsylvania

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The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation 2026 Grant Cycle is Now Open

The Sachs Program is now accepting applications for our 2026 grants supporting creative practices and practitioners across the University of Pennsylvania.

News

  • October 6, 2025 2026 Sachs Program Grants Information Sessions
  • September 16, 2025 Rachel Wenrick Appointed as Inaugural Executive Director of the Arts at Penn
  • May 22, 2025 Announcing the Paul Robeson House & Museum x Sachs Program Artist-in-Residence and 2025 West Philadelphia Creative Grant Awards

Sachs Program grantmaking supports innovative arts activities throughout the University of Pennsylvania community, providing funding to Penn faculty, staff, students, departments, programs, and centers. Our vision is that the arts at Penn are valued and embraced as a creative catalyst, driving innovation, inspiration, and action.

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Happenings

  • Thursday November 20
    2026 Sachs Program Artist Residency Grants Information Session
  • November 16–April 30
    “I Dread to Think” Installation by Nina Chanel Abney

Happenings

October 15–
February 21
We the People: Sam Maitin

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, The Penn Art Collection, and Penn Libraries present an exhibition of works by celebrated Philadelphia artist, teacher, and activist Sam Maitin, on view at the Annenberg Center beginning October 15, 2025.

Arts Lounge at the Annenberg

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.

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The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation

John McInerney (he/him)
Executive Director
215-573-0874
mcinernj@upenn.edu

Chloe Reison (she/her)
Associate Director
215-573-2159
reison@upenn.edu

Elizabeth Shaw (she/her)
Administrative Assistant
215-898-5930
elizshaw@upenn.edu

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation offices are located at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania.

3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia PA

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