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 MEMBERSHIP
Ideal for artists working within one shop—Printmaking or Sculpture.
Members have unlimited access* to the specific disciplines they are certified in within their chosen shop during open hours.
For example: If you're certified in screenprinting and lithography, you’ll have access to those areas within the printmaking shop during open hours.
$125/month
DUAL MEMBERSHIP
Best for artists working across both Printmaking and Sculpture.
Members have unlimited access* to the disciplines they are certified in across both shops during open hours.
For example: If you're certified in screenprinting (Printmaking) and woodworking (Sculpture), you’ll have access to both areas during open hours.
$175/month
PAPERMAKING RENTAL MEMBERSHIP
Designed for artists who need specialized papermaking equipment and technical support.
The papermaking studio is available for rental on a project basis. Rentals include access to the full studio and a dedicated papermaking technician to support your project. A cost estimate will be provided in advance.
$60/day + $100 (2.5-hour minimum)
Additional time: $40/hour
A papermaking technician is required for the full duration of the 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.
Questions? Contact Us
We're so excited you're planning to visit PAFA!
Make time for art — visit us Thursday to Sunday.
Before reserving your tickets, please review helpful information about museum hours, accessibility, building access, and special admission programs.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at visitorservices@pafa.org — we’d love to help!