A plain white hallway in one of the buildings at Village of Industry and Art. This photo shows a shared space, divided by cubby walls with a skylight above.
A shelf full of wet wrapped clay projects and a dry molded ceramic human face, representing unfinished work left behind in VIA.
Two stools sitting against a white wall in an empty artist studio space with light shining in from a window on the right.
Hand tools and aprons hanging on a workshop wall, representing hands-on making at Village of Industry & Art.
A upward view of the 4-story glass atrium from the floor inside.
Tan poster paper with life size drawings of human arms, barely holding on to the wall with tape, showing unfinished work left behind in VIA.
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Ceramic plate molds stacked somewhat neatly in a white shelf, showing unfinished work left behind in VIA.
An atypical view of the building's Broad Street facade, seeing the columns in a retreating line and the heavy shadows they create on the ground and walls behind them.
A skylight-lit studio space with a collection of stacked stools and mobile pedestals, showing potential for former classrooms to continue being used for the arts.
Two large, open kilns in a ceramics shop, representing hands-on making at Village of Industry & Art.

Set within historic buildings, the Village of Industry & Art is a center for creativity, craft, and community in the heart of Philadelphia, where makers and thinkers bring bold projects to life through process and practice.

Exterior view of the historic, classically-designed stone building on Broad & Pine Streets, now called Village of Industry & Art
Architectural sketch illustrating the layout of the Village of Industry & Art buildings.
Interior of a ceramic workshop with two kilns and tools
15th Street view of Furness North, a brick industrial building designed by Frank Furness.

Discover the makers, artists, and small businesses bringing new life and purpose to our historic space.

Explore the Community

  • "The most compelling part of [the Village of Industry & Art] is that it would harness the arts for economic development.”

    Inga Saffron
    The Philadelphia Inquirer

  • “Philadelphia’s creative energy is what separates us from every other big city in the US. That’s because we’re a city with a special mix of affordability, institutions and opportunity. We need all three to stay strong, to stay unique, and [VIA] can be part of that.”

    Conrad Benner
    Photographer and writer
    quoted for     The Art Newspaper

  • "[VIA has] a leftover metal foundry, ceramic workshops, and wood shops...among other handy ephemera like kilns, so artists can pick up where they left off.”

    Architect’s Newspaper

Learn more about the project
Our studios help keep creativity alive on the Avenue of the Arts, providing accessible spaces where makers can create, collaborate, and grow.Learn more about leasing and see available spaces

The spaces within the walls

Wide view of the metal shop interior with worktables, tools, and ventilation equipment

The spaces within the walls

Our studios help keep creativity alive on the Avenue of the Arts, providing vibrant, accessible spaces where makers can create, collaborate, and grow.

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Historic black and white photograph of Furness North, people gathered in the Furness courtyard, and a 1901 young female student crafting a ceramic jug.
The history of the grounds
Interior atrium at Village of Industry & Art with UArts memorabilia hung everywhere on walls and balconies with visitors during the Celebration of Life event.
Discover Events

Explore the creative events and programming already using  these inspiring spaces at the Village of Industry & Art.

Exterior view of the Village of Industry & Art building, showing the main entrance at Broad and Pine Streets.
Visit us

As we build our community, public hours are limited. Explore when and how to visit, along with upcoming events and moments when studios, gardens, and businesses open their doors.