Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
Exhibition & Public Programs at Muse Gallery
Exhibition Dates: September 30 – November 1, 2026
The open call for Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow has now closed, and selected artists have been notified. We are very excited to bring this exhibition together and to welcome artists connected with Philadelphia-area collectives, DIY spaces, cooperatives, artist-run organizations, and other alternative art communities — past, present, and future.
Presented by Muse Gallery in conjunction with Philadelphia’s Collective Futures Festival, the exhibition celebrates the many ways artists build community, create opportunities, and imagine new possibilities beyond traditional art spaces.
Throughout the exhibition, Muse Gallery will also host a series of public events and programs, bringing artists, arts organizations, and the wider community together for conversation, collaboration, and creative participation.
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First Friday Opening
Friday, October 2 • 5–8 PM
Join us for First Friday and the opening of Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow at Muse Gallery.
Come meet the artists, see the exhibition, and celebrate Philadelphia’s vibrant network of artist collectives, cooperatives, DIY spaces, and alternative art communities.
VENTING COLLECTIVELY
Saturday, October 3 • 11 AM–3 PM
Rain Date: Sunday, October 18 • 2–4 PM
Venting Collectively is a cooperative art project creating a safe and welcoming space for artists and non-artists alike to vent, share, rant, reflect, and express their fears, hopes, and thoughts.
Drop by to paint collectively in Cuthbert Alley, or come inside Muse Gallery to make signs and banners together.
No art experience is necessary — everyone is welcome to participate.
Refreshments will be provided!
Art Is Everywhere
Panel Discussion
Sunday, October 11 • 2–4 PM
Join us for a conversation about the alternative and cooperative art scene in Philadelphia and how these spaces contribute to the city’s larger artistic community.
Panelists representing InLiquid, Woodmere Art Museum, Muse Gallery, and 1040 Creative will share their experiences and perspectives on artist-run spaces, collaboration, community, and the evolving role of alternative arts organizations.
The conversation will be followed by an opportunity for audience questions and discussion.
