A message from Nancy Rimmer It goes without saying that 2020 has brought a series of unprecedented challenges for PIC, our community, and the world. I have never been more proud to serve on the Board of Directors to support the Center and its staff through its almost four-month closure, and...

This year, we welcome Bentley Systems, Inc. as a first-time ArtStart sponsor and thank them for believing in the importance of early childhood education and our teachers. You can support PIC through ArtStart sponsorship. Individual & Corporate sponsorships offer a higher level of support and give...

We Thank our first ArtStart 2020 Sponsors: The Forman Family Foundation The City Block Team STARR Restaurants Bentley Systems a sponsorship of underwriting by Moore Bros. Wine Co. You can join these generous supporters through ArtStart sponsorship. Individual & Corporate sponsorships offer a higher...

Photo credit: With Love Grace Anne Photography ArtStart 2019 was great night out for PIC families, alumni, & friends! Together, we raised over $40,000 to give more families the chance to send their children to PIC with tuition assistance. Guests admired over 200 children's masterpieces and bid on...

Don't miss the chance to bid on these amazing silent auction items at ArtStart 2019! Watch the Eagles take on the Giants with two box suite tickets for December 9 game at 8 pm at the Linc. Watch the 76ers take on the Cavaliers on Nov. 12 with two tickets to the game. Breakfast with the Phanatic...

We are so excited for a great night at ArtStart 2019! If you were unable to purchase a ticket, consider making a donation to the event. Don't you believe that all children deserve a high quality start, regardless of zip code? Your gift will support tuition assistance, helping more families who are...

Each year, ArtStart Classroom Baskets are among the most popular items at our silent auction! Classroom families band together as a community to help raise more money for ArtStart. And, baskets have consistently been high money-makers. Room Parents are a big part of organizing the baskets, with...

We are honored to have received a $5,000 Benefactor level sponsorship for ArtStart from The Forman Family Foundation. They are back for their third year of sponsorship! The stage is set for an entertaining evening with the support from a group of businesses who are also returning as Champions for...

WE HAVE SOLD OUT! But you can still support the event! With your help, more families who cannot afford tuition, will have the chance to send their children to PIC. Give a child the gift of tuition assistance. Thursday, October 24 5:30 - 8 pm St. Andrews Chapel on PIC's West Philadelphia campus It's...

On October 18, more than 200 guests celebrated 40 years of PIC by joining in an evening of 70's fun! Many guests left claiming this year to be the best ArtStart yet! The evening was filled with friends, food & drink, children’s art, and silent auction bidding. Guests embraced the theme by coming in...