Artist Workshops
FringeArts staff host an annual series of in person and online workshops to help artists prepare for their Fringe Festival Productions. Online workshops are recorded for reference and can be accessed below.
You can find our 2026 workshops below. Stay tuned for more 2026 workshops, including collaborations with Artists U and Philadelphia Scenic Works!
For detailed guides on self-producing your work in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, check out the Artist Resource Center.
If you have any questions or concerns about topics not covered in these workshops, contact the Fringe Festival Manager, Simon Rabinowitz, at Simon@FringeArts.com
Upcoming Events
How to Eventotron
April 23rd 2026, 6 – 7 PM
Online
Join Artist Programs Manager Simon Rabinowitz as he walks through the Fringe Festival Registration process via Eventotron, and answers any questions about festival participation.
Fringe 101: Budgeting, Marketing, and Front of House
April 28th 2026, 6 – 8 PM
Online
This workshop provides producers with a toolkit for producing their shows while answering some of the most commonly asked questions. The workshop will begin with Fringe Arts’ Managing Director, Melissa Bridge, teaching basic budgeting terms and strategies, and walking through the creation of an example budget. FringeArts’ Director of Marketing, Melissa Negro, will review marketing services offered to festival participants and provide guidance on how to create your own marketing plan. Finally, our Director of Venue and Patron Services, Devi Bass, will review best practices for managing your front of house experience at your show and review festival ticket policies and procedures.
