Hello and welcome to the website of Hidden River™ Arts, the independent literary, visual and performing arts organization based in Philadelphia dedicated to the service, support and celebration of all artists. 

Named after the Schuylkill (Dutch for "Hidden River") which winds its way through the region, Hidden River™ Arts is committed to nurturing the artistic community by providing varied and supportive services to creative writers, and artists of all genres. 

Our supports include writing workshops and classes, writing and (coming in 2019)
new visual, musical and film arts awards, outreach and live arts events, blogs and an independent small press. 

Our invitation to all:  Discover the Source, Experience the Depth. Enter the Flow of Hidden River Arts!

Sign up for email updates.  Follow our blog.  Like us on Facebook.  Take a look at our book offerings, our workshops and tutorials.  Book our Founding Director, Debra Leigh Scott for a reading, tutorial, workshop.  

(Please note:  If you are here from Poets & Writers, you are probably looking for the guidelines for the awards programs.  Please go to our blog, where the guidelines are available for each award, or take a look at our Competitions and Awards Page here for further details.)