Our Sponsors

We are dedicated to the health sciences and committed to educating professionals, discovering new knowledge, and setting the standard for quality, compassionate and efficient patient care. http://www.jefferson.edu
Collab is a group of design professionals and enthusiasts who support modern and contemporary design at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Members experience great design year-round through exhibition previews, design-inspired field trips, special access to the Museum’s world-class design collection, lectures, and opportunities to meet and learn from design curators and visionaries.
Bernardo is the principal of This Makes Me Happy, a studio focusing on branding, type and patterns. He is open to new projects and collaborations. To see his work, visit www.this-makes-me-happy.com and to inquire about working together, email him at bernardo@this-makes-me-happy.com.
The Architectural Glass Institute (AGI) was created to provide a forum for sharing the collective expertise of our glazing contractors of the Philadelphia tri-state region and The Finishing Trades Institute.
The AGI is your source for professional contractors, resources, and continuing education for all interior and exterior glass applications. http://www.theagi.org/
O’Donnell & Naccarato, a consulting structural engineering firm with facade restoration and full-service parking garage divisions, has been recognized for its expertise in designing and managing projects of all sizes, types and levels of complexity. http://www.o-n.com/firm/
Old City District's mission is to improve Philadelphia's historic district as a place for people to meet, work, shop and live, by supplementing municipal services with maintenance, public safety, economic development and promotional programs. http://www.oldcitydistrict.org
A.C. Moore is a specialty retailer offering a vast selection of arts, crafts and floral merchandise to a broad demographic of customers.We opened the first A.C. Moore store in Moorestown, New Jersey in 1985, and have since grown to more than 130 stores. Our stores are located in the Eastern United States from Maine to Florida. http://www.acmoore.com/about
Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s first art installation. The cart was quite the success, with Shack fans lined up daily for three summers. https://www.shakeshack.com/
HPC's mission is to promote health, and prevent and manage chronic diseases, especially among vulnerable populations, through community-based outreach, education, and advocacy. https://www.hpcpa.org/
NextFab is a network of membership-based makerspaces that provide access to tools, technology, education, events, and services for makers of any skill level. https://nextfab.com/
Since their establishment in 1946, Cappellini have been supplying the very best in contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories to both the residential and contract arenas. Their designs, made from the finest materials and crafted by experts, have been designed to be used daily and manufactured to last a lifetime. https://www.cappellini.it/en
Millésimé is a full service design showroom located in Old City Philadelphia representing a collection of modern and contemporary kitchens, baths, furniture, lighting and accessories for residential and commercial use. Our team provides expertise to architects, designers and individual clients. We are the exclusive Philadelphia dealer of Ligne Roset Furniture and Arclinea Kitchens. http://www.millesime.us
Park Towne Place Premier Apartment Homes offers brand-new Penthouses, 1, 2, 3 and studio apartments apartments in the middle of the Museum district of Philadelphia. http://www.parktowneapthomes.com/
InLiquid mobilizes and makes accessible the visual arts culture of the greater Philadelphia region in order to unite communities, establish wider audiences for artists and designers, facilitate the relationship between artists and collectors, and nurture the public’s appreciation of all forms of visual art. https://inliquid.org/about/
Scout is a collective of young, enthusiastic urban designers and strategy makers who like to think about design at a city scale. With a diverse mix of expertise - from design and planning to project management and community engagement - we bring a thoughtful pragmatism to our work, ensuring successful project delivery. http://www.scout-ltd.com/about/
Powell Trachtman Logan Carrle & Lombardo, P.C. provides a full range of services to businesses, business owners, executives, entrepreneurs and investors, and we are regularly retained by insurance carriers to protect the interests of design professionals, accounting firms, law firms, universities, major manufacturers and many other businesses. https://www.powelltrachtman.com/
We provide a comprehensive range of services from preliminary planning to construction administration for a variety of projects, such as corporate office space, healthcare facilities, data centers, laboratories, light manufacturing, and high tech facilities. http://www.therockbrook.com/
Autodesk Platinum Partner providing BIM & CAD software, training, consulting, staffing & 3D printing for architecture, engineering & construction. https://microsolresources.com/
Inventive designs, technologies and related services that improve the human experience wherever people work, heal, learn and live. http://www.hermanmiller.com/
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping people ages 50 and older to improve their quality of life as they age. With over 38 million members and growing, we lead positive social change through our extensive product offerings and services. www.aarp.org/
The Rug Company is the collaborative effort of 1,662 people. From the spinners and weavers, to the people who deliver and lay the finished rug, the result of all these diverse and individual contributions is a hand knotted rug that will last for generations. http://www.therugcompany.com
Our work is focused on non-profit, educational and cultural organizations. We are guided by the understanding that each client is unique and we are motivated by delivering results that work. http://j2made.com/
Exit Design is an experience design and strategy firm that designs the connection between people, information and environment. http://www.exploreexit.com/
Fairmount Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Philadelphia's Art Museum District. For the next 5 years, our organization will focus on establishing Fairmount as the premier Philadelphia neighborhood for families, food and fun. We provide business development services to new and established merchants, and culturally diverse social events for the community. As a member of the community, we invite you to be apart of our journey to support the growth of Fairmount. http://www.fairmountcdc.org/
University City District is a partnership of world-renowned anchor institutions, small businesses and residents that creates opportunity, and improves economic vitality and quality of life in the University City area of West Philadelphia. https://www.universitycity.org/
CFI has been a Knoll dealer for over 30 years, with offices in Philadelphia, Mechanicsburg, Allentown, State College, Pennsauken, NJ, and Wilmington, DE. An exclusive Knoll dealer since 2012, we are defined by our people, our clients, and our performance. http://cfi-knoll.com/
Paper Punk is an innovative paper-based building toy that provides endless imaginative and creative play for humans of all ages. With a few simple folds, colorful 2D flat shapes transform into bold 3D geometric pieces to create spectacular looking paper toys and art forms. It was founded with a simple ambition – to enable people to exercise their creativity and make things with their hands. https://paperpunk.com/
Nothing beats being part of a creative community. That’s why we created Creative Jams, an event series where local thought leaders share a behind-the-scene peek into their processes and projects; meanwhile, teams compete in a tournament that puts their creative skills to the test using Adobe Creative Cloud. https://adobecreativejams.com/
We promote innovation and teaching excellence. We advance medical science through research and create the next generation of leaders in medicine. The results of these efforts are passed directly onto you, our patient. https://www.pennmedicine.org
At Drexel's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design we go about teaching design, media, and the performing arts in a different way. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in highly competitive creative fields. Our programs are predominately studio based. That means small classes and hands-on learning. http://drexel.edu/westphal/
SRDC is a nonprofit organization charged by the City of Philadelphia with revitalizing the Schuylkill River corridor from the Fairmount Dam to the Delaware River, branded as Schuylkill Banks. Working with the City and stakeholders to build, maintain, and program Schuylkill Banks, SRDC drives improvements in recreation and transportation, community and economic development, public health, and environmental stewardship, benefiting neighbors, Philadelphia and the region. https://www.schuylkillbanks.org/
An urban American restaurant and exclusive small batch beers from Flying Fish Brewing Company paired with pub grub. http://ffcrafthouse.com/
NELSON is a global design, architecture, engineering, space planning and space management firm. http://www.nelsononline.com/
Philiadelphia Distilling is the first craft distillery in the state of Pennsylvania since prohibition. The team combines old school craftsmanship with evolving modern techniques to create a unique portfolio of premium spirits that rely on the agricultural integrity of authentically sourced botanicals and the finest heritage equipment. http://philadelphiadistilling.com/
A creative company that focuses soley on the drinks industry. Quaker City Mercantile owns its own distillery, brewery, and work expertly in all phases of ideation, production and distribution. http://quakercitymercantile.com/
Wendi Jay Design is a Philadelphia based interior design firm specializing in residential, commercial, and hospitality design. https://www.wendijaydesign.com/
12th Street Catering is a full-service catering company offering locally sourced ingredients, stunning displays, and highly seasoned staff in Philadelphia. http://12stcatering.com/
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The Architect’s Newspaper serves up news and inside reports to a niche community of architects, designers, engineers, landscape architects, lighting designers, interior designers, academics, developers, contractors, and other parties interested in the built urban environment. The Architect’s Newspaper delivers quality news and cultural reporting through print, web, newsletter, or Twitter—all the news you want, in all the ways you want to get it. https://archpaper.com/
AZURE is a leading North American magazine focused on contemporary design, architecture, products and interiors from around the globe. http://www.azuremagazine.com/
WantedDesign is a platform dedicated to promoting design and fostering the international creative community at large throughout the year. It’s two marquee events take place during May’s NYCxDESIGN in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. http://www.wanteddesignnyc.com
Hi-Res is a one-on-one podcast with creatives in the Philadelphia advertising community about the experiences that have shaped their careers and influence their work. New episodes post on Tuesdays, every two weeks. http://www.hirespod.com/
Published since 1992, ICON magazine continues to be the only upscale publication in the Greater Philadelphia area focused on exclusive interviews, music, film and art reviews and fine dining.http://icondv.com/
Campus Philly is a nonprofit organization that fuels economic growth by encouraging college students to study, explore, live and work in the Greater Philadelphia tri-state region. http://campusphilly.org
Artblog is an independent online publication that fosters dialog and community through commentary and discussion about art and culture. We focus primarily on the Philadelphia region and educate our community about the importance of art to civil society. We raise the profile of marginalized artists—the young, minorities and women—who have been left out of the conversation. We do all this through our online publication and with programs in the community.http://www.theartblog.org/
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), a program of The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, offers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a visual artist. This October, explore hundreds of artist studios and community partner spaces in more than twenty Philadelphia neighborhoods and see the artistic process unfold right in your own backyard. https://www.philaopenstudios.org/