What’s Included in Your Membership?
PAFA’s Shop Membership provides everything you need to bring your artistic vision to life. Get access to professional printmaking, papermaking, and sculpture studios with PAFA’s Shop Membership. Enjoy top-tier equipment, flexible access, and a vibrant artist community in the heart of Philadelphia.
Membership Perks
- Full access to professional studios during shop hours
- Use of presses, tools, and workstations
- Opportunities to connect with fellow artists
- Supportive studio environment in a historic setting
Please Note: The shop operates as a fully self-guided, independent work space with limited guidance—users are expected to work safely and autonomously. Always check the shop hours before planning your visit as some areas may be unavailable while classes are in session.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
Enjoy a flexible, month-to-month membership—cancel anytime.
SINGLE SHOP (PRINTMAKING OR SCULPTURE) MEMBERSHIP
Great for artists who want to deepen their practice in only one shop: printmaking or sculpture.
Members certified in all disciplines of a single shop have unlimited access to the entire designated shop during open hours.
For example: If you're certified in all areas of printmaking (screenprint, monoprint/relief, intaglio, letterpress, lithography), you have unlimited access to the full printmaking shop during open hours.
$125/month
DUAL MEMBERSHIP
Ideal for artists who are cross-disciplinary between printmaking or sculpture.
Members certified in multiple disciplines have unlimited access to their designated areas during open hours.
For example: If you're certified in Screenprinting (Printmaking) and Woodworking (Sculpture), you have unlimited access to both disciplines within their respective shops during open hours.
$175/month
PAPERMAKING RENTAL MEMBERSHIP
Perfect for those seeking access to professional equipment and the guidance of a skilled technician to bring their creative ideas to life.
Papermaking shop is available for rental on a project-by-project basis. Prospective members will rent the entire papermaking shop and be attended by a highly qualified papermaking technician to support your project needs and visions. A total anticipated estimate will be provided via email.
$60/day + $30–$40/hour for papermaking tech support (a papermaking technician is required to be present for the duration of your rental).
All memberships provide access to essential amenities like storage rentals, supply purchases, and library resources with Adobe Suite and printers.
- Printmaking Membership: Access to printmaking facilities during open shop hours.
- Sculpture Membership: Access to sculpture facilities during open shop hours.
- Papermaking Rental: Access to papermaking facilities by reservation.
Additional Perks for All-Area, Printmaking, and Sculpture Members:
- Eligibility for PAFA Member Print Exchange (Spring 2026) & PAFA Print Sale (Winter 2025).
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Renew your monthly PAFA Shop Membership for at least ten (10) consecutive months to unlock these benefits:
- Free PAFA Library borrowing privileges, up to 2 books per semester ($30 value)
- Free year of PAFA Museum Membership at the Artist Level ($35 value) which includes:
- Unlimited free admission for one adult to the permanent collection and all special exhibition
- 20% discount on select items at the PAFA Museum Store
- PAFA Member Monthly email newsletter
Questions? Contact Us
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