About Us

Mission/Vision

Frame/Sequence is a photobook periodical that blends personal storytelling with fine art photography. We invite writers and photo-based artists—especially from Philadelphia and the surrounding region—to share authentic, lived experiences. Each edition, based around a theme, curates these narratives and striking visual work.

Our mission is to lower barriers to publishing, give artists sustainable ways to earn from their work, and build a collective voice that reflects the depth and diversity of local life.

In short: we turn local voices into lasting cultural record—while ensuring the artists who create them are supported.

Fiscal Sponsorship with CultureWorks

Frame/Sequence holds fiscal sponsorship status with CultureWorks. Nonprofit and fiscal sponsorship status are essential to the mission of Frame/Sequence. They ensure that the project can grow with integrity, prioritizing public good over profit, and creating a structure where artists and communities remain at the center. Through fiscal sponsorship, we gain access to the legal, financial, and administrative support of an established nonprofit, allowing us to accept tax-deductible donations and grants without taking on the full cost of incorporation. 

This structure strengthens our accountability and sustainability. It allows us to focus our energy on producing meaningful work—uplifting artists, publishing authentic stories, and building community—while ensuring transparency for funders, partners, and participants. Nonprofit and fiscal sponsorship status are what make it possible for Frame/Sequence to be both artistically independent and institutionally reliable.

Contact

For general or order inquiries contact: lcphoto@lilycolman.com

For wholesale orders, stocking inquiries, or distribution partnerships, please contact our business manager at pwight@lilycolman.com with the following information: Vendor Organization Name, Address, Contact person, Contact Information (Email and Phone), Store/organization type, Interest (wholesale, consignment, event collaboration).

Image: Alex Stevenson, SweetPea