Exhibits & Events

Philadelphia, PA – April 2026 – The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) is proud to present Sum of its Parts: Works by Lauren Sandler and Alana Walters. The exhibition features current CFEVA Fellows Lauren Sandler and Alana Walters. Linked by their attention to tactility, sense of place, and research-driven methods, this exhibition showcases two artists who investigate material, environment, and time across distinct media. Together, they construct tangible concepts and embody their exploration in their work.

On View: April 18-June 21, 2026 Reception: Thursday, April 30, 5-7 PM. Artists talks: 6 PM. Location: 3600 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. This CFEVA exhibition is in partnership with the Science Center.  

Artworks available for sale are online at cfeva.org/shop. Browse the exhibition binder at cfeva.org/exhibitions.  

For decades, the Science Center has embraced the arts as a vital part of innovation and community-building. From Esther Klein’s visionary belief that art and science together spark curiosity, creativity, and progress, to today’s partnerships with organizations like the Center for Emerging Visual Artists, that commitment remains central to our mission. By investing in diverse, local artistic talent, the Science Center continues to create space for new voices, perspectives, and ideas—recognizing that a vibrant, inclusive arts ecosystem strengthens both our innovation community and the city we call home.  

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) exists with a mission to cultivate, nurture and advance the careers of artists. Also aiming to engage the public more fully in our local art scene, CFEVA expands opportunities to discover and connect with art through city-wide programming and community building initiatives.  Approaching arts programming through a new lens, CFEVA’s services are designed to raise the profile of Philadelphia’s professional artists, build upon its strength in bringing the creative process into the public realm, foster artistic experimentation and innovation, and showcase how vibrant artistic communities boost cultural tourism and foster economic development. Through fellowships, residencies, educational outreach, exhibitions, professional development, and city-wide events, CFEVA provides artists with the tangible resources needed to develop viable and sustainable careers and deepens public understanding of the visual arts space in Greater Philadelphia.