There are 12 returning artist installations on view in 2021. The projects were chosen for their ability to address Eastern State’s primary themes—including perspectives on the contemporary American criminal justice system and the penitentiary’s fascinating past—with a memorable, thought-provoking approach.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitors must follow a one-way path through the penitentiary. This route features most of these installations. Visit the On View section for more information about installations that are temporarily unavailable.
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site has commissioned site-specific artist installations since 1995. To date, more than 100 artists have created work for the penitentiary.
Artist installations are included with standard admission.
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Past Installations
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Artist Proposal Guidelines
More information about the artist application cycle for 2022 will be shared soon.
