We are the nation's first independent, non-profit (501c3) scene shop. We work with arts organizations all over the Greater Philadelphia area to build projects that advance their missions. At the same time, we are investing in building a healthy, sustainable workforce, and innovative resource sharing.
The mission of Philadelphia Scenic Works (PSW) is to strengthen the arts ecosystem in Philadelphia by (A) providing high-quality, reliable scenic solutions for arts organizations, (B) investing in the artist workforce through equitable practices and educational offerings, and (C) reducing financial and material waste with innovative intercompany resource-sharing initiatives.
Philadelphia Scenic Works (PSW) is a fully outfitted theatrical scene shop, paint space and props shop that provides high-quality, affordable scenic and props fabrication, storage, and build space. PSW serves the Philadelphia region’s robust community of non-profit theatre companies and other cultural and educational organizations by maintaining the highest artistic standards, while embracing a more sustainable future through shared pools of recycled, reused, and repurposed stock and resources.
High Quality Production
We are a full service scene shop offering design and fabrication.
We expand access to high-quality arts experiences by removing the financial and logistical barriers of custom scenic fabrication. We allow schools and nonprofit arts organizations to focus on their missions while benefiting from professional craftsmanship, shared resources, and sustainable practices.
An Investment in Artists
A robust technical artist workforce is integral to the region’s art organizations. PSW recognizes that organizations are often too small to engage and grow technical artists, but the caliber of their programming often requires advanced expertise and craftsmanship. We bridge this gap by consolidating artists work under one roof to provide consistent work, and by providing free and paid training that prepares diverse emerging artists for sustainable backstage careers while strengthening the region’s cultural workforce.
Support Our Work!
Your support keeps the heart of Philadelphia’s arts ecosystem beating. Every gift—large or small—directly "builds" the capacity of Philadelphia Scenic Works to build safe, high-quality scenery, train new technical artists, and share resources equitably with the arts community.
Individuals like you are crucial to keeping PSW running and providing our services for organizational partners and our technical artists. Public charities like PSW need public support to maintain our status with the IRS and any size donation shows that we have the support of the community!
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