Philadelphia

Philadelphia Art Excursion: Exploring America’s Creativity with Cathie Behrend

June 3–6, 2027

Overview

Join the 92NY Art Center and Philadelphia native Cathie Behrend for a four-day art excursion to the City of Brotherly Love.

Explore how creativity has shaped American culture through landmark exhibitions, innovative public spaces, world-class music, and the vibrant arts communities that continue to define Philadelphia today.

Enjoy expert-guided visits, special access to cultural institutions, and time to discover the city’s distinctive neighborhoods, its vibrant food scene, and museums.

Tour details

Highlights include:

  • Guided visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, featuring A Nation of Artists, a landmark two venue exhibition exploring three centuries of American creativity
  • A special visit to the newly opened Calder Gardens, an extraordinary new destination dedicated to the art and spirit of Alexander Calder
  • A guided experience with Philadelphia’s renowned Mural Arts Program, exploring the intersection of art, community, and civic life across the city
  • Opportunities to connect with Philadelphia arts professionals and gain insider perspectives on the city’s dynamic cultural landscape
  • A private group dinner followed by a performance by the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Yannick Nézet-Séguin
  • Daily breakfast, special gatherings over welcome and farewell dinners, and private transportation to program activities throughout the weekend

From celebrated art museums, public art, and historic sites to extraordinary music, experience Philadelphia through the lens of creativity, community, and artistic innovation.

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Fees:

Single occupancy: $4,595
Double occupancy (per person): $3,795

Payment Plan:

A $1,250 deposit is required to reserve your place. The remaining balance of your trip fees are due by February 12, 2027.

This program is part of the Gilda and Henry Block School of the Arts.
Instructor
Cathie Behrend
Cathie Behrend

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Support 92NY’s Mission

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), is a world-class cultural and community center where people from all over the world connect through exceptional conversations and performances, opportunities for self-improvement, and activities and classes for all stages of life. Each year, 92NY provides nearly $2 million in scholarship support and access to arts education for more than 50 New York City public schools. For over 150 years, we have harnessed the power of arts and ideas to enrich, enlighten, and change lives — and the power of community to repair the world.

To help support this important work, we suggest a tax-deductible donation of $5,000 for participants in our travel programs. Your generosity helps ensure that 92NY can continue to serve and inspire our diverse community for generations to come.

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