---
title: Philadelphia Sketch Club
description: "America's oldest artists' club, fostering visual art in Philadelphia since 1860."
url: "https://www.artsume.com/o/philadelphia-sketch-club"
type: organization
createdAt: 2026-05-28
updatedAt: 2026-09-02
organizationType: Professional association
location: "Philadelphia, PA, United States"
website: "https://sketchclub.org"
yearFounded: 1860
---

# Philadelphia Sketch Club

*Professional association • Philadelphia, PA, United States*

## About

America's oldest artists' club, fostering visual art in Philadelphia since 1860.

The Philadelphia Sketch Club is America's oldest club for visual artists, founded in 1860 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has served for over 160 years as a meeting place, forum for ideas, and a vital bridge between creators and supporters of art. Past luminaries include American masters Thomas Eakins and Thomas Anshutz. The club hosts regular exhibitions, maintains a free gallery open to the public, and welcomes artists of all visual disciplines through its programming and membership.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1860
- **Address:** 235 South Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- **Website:** https://sketchclub.org
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PSCCritique, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philadelphiasketch/

## Programs

View current programs from Philadelphia Sketch Club on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/philadelphia-sketch-club