Businesses Related to the Arts
Bird Studio of Germantown
Architectural Arts
215-605-3269
www.birdstudio.com
Commercial Art Services include mural and decorative painting, fabrication, custom signage and gilding.
BlackEye Soup & Soup Factory Studio
6143 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
267.331.6704
E-mail: info@blackeyesoup.com
Visual services from graphic design to photography. The studio offers the perfect environment for your photo studio, private parties, meetings, video studio rental, rehearsal space, and much more.
Books & Stuff
23 Maplewood Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-844-0844
www.booksandstuff.info
Select books for kids & adults. Offers magical, stress-free
children’s birthday parties (4-12 yr. olds).
Hours: Th & Fri 2-7pm,Saturdays 12-7pm.
Cane-Rush
Nicholas Thaete
27 West Maplewood Mall
Philadelphia, PA19144
214-438-2799
Nicolas has been caning chairs in Germantown for 30 years.
Cunningham Piano
5427 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia,PA 19144
E-mail: piano@cunninghampiano.com
215-438-3200
1-800-394-1117
Cunningham Piano has been a Philadelphia institution since 1891, having a four story piano factory that specializes in piano repair and tuning on Steinway, Mason & Hamlin, Bösendorfer, Bechstein, and many more of the finest brands. New & rebuilt pianos, bought, sold, exchanged. Restoration services. Showroom and factory.
Gina Michaels/Paige Miller Legacy Atelier
5535 Lena Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
tel: 215-713-0505
E-mail: gina@ginamichaels.com
www.ginamichaels.com
Sculpture and 3D, Public Installations
Give And Take Jugglers
5440 Morris St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 438-6392
http://giveandtakejugglers.com
“Give and Take has been a consistent hit with both children and adults for over 40 years. Our highly interactive, comedic show uses traditions from vaudeville, circus arts, theater, and music to create a lively and wholesome performance that feels fresh and contemporary. We tailor our show’s length and content to fit your needs, and we can adapt the show to almost any venue. We are always appropriate, and never offensive.“ School Assemblies K-12, Fairs,Festivals,Community Events, Corporate Events. Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Blue & Gold Scout Events etc.
Handler Studio
Peter Handler
3201 Fox St.
Philadelphia PA 19129
Contact: Peter Handler
215-225-0770
Email:peter@handlerstudio.com
http://www.handlerstudio.com
Quality custom-built furniture of wood and anodized aluminum since 1984. “I believe that the art and artifacts that a culture leaves behind tells more about who they are than any other marker of that society.”
Karen Singer Tileworks Inc., Art You Can Touch
Karen Singer Principal/Owner
90 E. Church Lane Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-849-7010
www.karensinger.com
KST designs and produces highly custom ceramic work in many formats-architectural ceramics, bas relief murals, editions of custom handmade tile for both interior and exterior use.
The Creative Hand Calligraphy
4926 Wakefield Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19144
Contact: Rosalind Mc Kelvey
Member of the Philadelphia Calligraphers Society
215-275-6853
E-mail: roz.mckelvey@gmail.com
Customized posters,certificates,invitations,memorial name,name cards.
Tierney Guitars
56 W. Haines St. Philadelphia 19144
(215) 582-0175
Located in Historic Germantown Philadelphia, Tierney Guitars is a full service instrument repair shop. We specialize in the repair and restoration of fretted strings instruments. Everything from a turn of the century banjo to a brand new out of the box modern electric guitar.
Wissahickon Dance Academy
38 E. School House Lane Philadelphia PA 19144
215-849-7950
Contact: Nancy Malmed, Artistic Director Email:wissahickondance@verizon.net
Website: www.wissahickondance.com
WDA was established over 25 years ago. Ballet classes range from pre-ballet to pre-professional. The school’s curriculum meets the needs of the casual dancer as well as the dancer on track for a professional career. The faculty has impeccable credentials consisting of current and former professional dancers.
Organizations Related to the Arts
Black Writers Museum
Historic Vernon House
5800 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
267-297-3078
sdow@blackwritersmuseum.com
www.blackwritersmuseum.com
BuildaBridge
205 West Tulpehocken St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 842-0428 Fax: (215) 842-2025
E-mail: info@buildabridge.org
Engaging creative people and the transformative power of art making to bring hope and healing to children, families, and communities in the contexts of crisis and poverty.
Face to Face
Neighborhood Arts Program
109 E. Price Street
215-849-0179
E-mail: susan@facetofacegermantown.org
Germantown Life Enrichment Center
5722 Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215.844.3281
http://www.germantownlifeenrichmentcenter.org
GLEC offers art and culture programming for children, adults and the entire family. At GLEC our offerings can vary from season to season, and the times for classes changes also. So, please check the website prior to each new season to verify program offerings and schedules.
Classes currently offered include African dance& drumming for adults, West African drumming lessons for adults/kids, Saturday storytelling and music (Ages 6-13).
G-town Radio: The Sound from Germantown
24 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19144
E-mail: jim@gtownradio.com
215-570-2490
http://gtownradio.com
G-town Radio is a community internet radio station (http://gtownradio.com). It is an outlet for local news, community dialog and great music. We can help people turn their passion, profession or vocation into compelling radio programs. We also air shows that regularly welcome guests on a variety of subjects. To learn more about booking an appearance or getting your own radio show send an inquiry to: info@gtownradio.com.
International Ballet Exchange
38 E. School House Lane Philadelphia PA 19144
Contact: Nancy Malmed, Executive Director
215-849-7950
Email:internationalballet@verizon.net
Website: www.internationalballet.org
International Ballet Exchange (IBE) is a non-profit organization that brings high quality classical ballet education and performance opportunities to school students of diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. IBE annually presents “The Nutcracker” with the Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine and presents free and discounted performances for public school children.
Public Eye: Artists for Animals
6142 McCallum Street, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Contact: Zipora Schulz
267-270-2703
http://www.publiceyephilly.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Public-Eye-Artists-for-Animals/92038574187
Teaching compassion to animals & educating towards a cruelty-free lifestyle through the arts. Annual events including Stories From The Wild at the free library.
YES and………Collaborative Arts
21 W. Washington Ln.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 278 4264
www.yesandcamp.org
E-mail: info@yesandcamp.org
Lessons and Workshops
Center in the Park
5818 Germantown Avenue
Vernon Park 19144
215-848-7722
http://centerinthepark.org
A nationally accredited senior community center offering classes in the arts, such as painting,pottery, guitar lessons, poetry and piano lessons to folks over 55.
Germantown Life Enrichment Center
5722 Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215.844.3281
http://www.germantownlifeenrichmentcenter.org
Traditional African & Carribbean Dance with Bogan El; Tuesdays 6:45-8pm. Live drumming.
Storytelling and music Saturdays 9am-1pm. Ages 6-13 yrs.
Lace It Up Dance School
233 W. Coulter Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
267-420-0653
E-mail: cheryl.ingram10@gmail.com
www.liudanceschool.com
Affordable dance lessons for all ages including Mommy & Me, Salsa, Zumba and Contemporary. See website for schedule of classes and costs.
Maplewood Music Studio
47 Maplewood Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-848-8353
E-mail: MaplewoodMusic@verizon.net
www://MaplewoodMusicStudio.com
The Maplewood Music Studio, established by pianist-composer Rich Rudin in 1980, offers private lessons for all ages, in all styles of music, on almost all instruments & voice. Classes for children through age 7 are also offered. The studio has 2 locations: 47 Maplewood Mall in Germantown (since 1980) and 8509 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill (since 2006). The faculty is experienced, versatile, dedicated and caring.
Mindy Flexer Art School
5225 Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-991-5817
E-mail: maflexer@yahoo.com
www.mindyflexerart.com
Art classes for children, teens and adults. Check current offerings including after-school workshops for young writers and artists to create their own books, as well as drawing, painting,intensive figure drawing classes and a Valentine Make-In.
“I created this school in my loft to give people of all ages a place to come together and make art. As a working artist in Germantown, I’m delighted to be able to invite people into my studio to share the journey with me! “
Wissahickon Dance Academy
38 East Schoolhouse Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Contact: Nancy Malmed, Artistic Director
215-849-7950
Email:wissahickondance@verizon.com
Website:www.wissahickondance.com
WDA is a full range dance studio with classes in Ballet, Pointe, Classical Variations, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop and Yoga. The ballet faculty teaches the Vaganova method of classical ballet which is the method taught in the former Soviet Union. The school presents an annual recital and students are invited to audition for “The Nutcracker” with the Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine.
Exhibition and Performance Spaces
Germantown Theater Center
4821 Germantown Avenue, Phila.PA. 19144
http://www.gtcstage.com
Contact: 267-978-2948
E-mail: gtcstage@lycos.com
In continuous use for almost 80 years, the Germantown Theatre Centre is today home to Fresh Visions Youth Theatre Company, under the direction of Bruce Robinson. SADLY, now closed.
Germantown Theater
Germantown Life Enrichment Center
5722 Greene Street
Phila PA 19144
215.844.3281
http://www.germantownlifeenrichmentcenter.org
GLEC has rooms that can be used by the community for arts and culture events, and for meetings. Artists are welcome to propose workshops for the community, The facility offers sound equipment and a large screen television for presenting content.
Germantown Radio Storefront
24 Maplewood Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-609-4301
G-town Radio’s storefront window is available for art installations. We’ve featured a variety of mediums and installations which usually stay up for 2-3 months. Send inquiries to: info@gtownradio.com.
Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust
6133 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-843-0943 (office)
http://www.freedomsbackyard.com/programs-events/music-at-the-meetinghouse-with-dawn-hiatt/#sthash.GVel39wt.dpuf
Host events for the public; musical events, art exhibits. Possible use of long iron fence along G-town Avenue for outdoor exhibits as well.
Gray Gallery
222 West Harvey Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144
E-mail: caroleloeffler@hotmail.com
http://www.graygallery.co
The Gray Gallery is a new exhibition space in Germantown.. The gallery will host 4 exhibitions annually and each exhibition will be on view for about two months. All media and techniques are welcome – site specific indoor/outdoor works, painting, photography, sculpture, fiber-related works, drawing, video, etc. The inaugural year at the Gray Gallery will focus primarily on small group exhibitions showcasing emerging Philadelphia artists. To be considered for exhibition please send a website address or 10 jpegs, resume, artist statement to caroleloeffler@hotmail.com.
Imperfect Gallery
5500 block of Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rocio Cabello 215.869.1001 E-mail: dewdropny@aol.com
Renny Molenaar 917.957.4504 E-mail: renny@rennymolenaar.com
www.imperfectgallery.com
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 1-6pm or by appointment
Programming includes monthly exhibitions, performances and other events; it is also their intention to bring art out of the gallery, with the creation of works in public places, the publishing of limited edition prints and an active presence on the Internet
LaSalle University Art Museum
Olney Hall
1900 W Olney Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Between N 19th St and N Uber St
(215) 713-2100
http://www.lasalle.edu/museum/
LaRose Jazz Club
5531 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
E-mail: larosejazzclub@yahoo.com
Don’t miss Blue Monday at La Rose. Tony Williams and his quartet playing fabulous jazz with frequent surprise guest musicians and vocalists . Mike Boone on bass, Craig McIver on drums, Dave Posmontier and Aaron Graves on piano. 6-9pm. $l0. Dinner available. Free parking in rear.Special events throughout the month.
The Museum of Art and Peace
21 West Washington Lane PhiladelphiaPA
A project of Germantown Mennonite Church
www.artandpeacemuseum.org
www.germantownmennonite.org
E-mail: info@artandpeacemuseum.org
The Museum’s mission is to show contemporary art of the highest quality and explore the way visual creativity promotes ideas of peacemaking and social justice with a public program of changing exhibitions and projects.
Currently, The Museum of Art and Peace is directed by a volunteer committee of congregants who are arts professionals. Exhibitions change quarterly.
The Drama Group
288 W. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144-3319
E-mail: info@thedramagroup.org
TheDramaGroup.org
The Drama Group has been presenting quality non-professional theater in the historic Germantown section of Northwest Philadelphia since 1980.
A small dedicated group that presents two shows yearly, one in the fall and one in the spring. Drama Group shows are diverse, adventurous and always worth seeing and talking about.
Open to new actors. Seeking to expand audiences who enjoy local theater.
Artists Studios & Co-ops
Firehouse Arts
5231 Germantown Avenue, Phila. Pa 19144
Firehouse Arts houses 24 studio spaces ranging from 200 sqft to 600 sqft spread over 3 levels. With a delicate balance between old and new each floor of the building has unique characteristics.
Located along the Germantown Commercial corridor Firehouse Arts is a small creative community within the walls of an old Firehouse. Designed and run by a local couple who saw a unique opportunity to transform a beautiful building that had sat abandoned for many years, Firehouse Arts officially opened its doors in September 2019.
Contact: FIREHOUSEARTSGERMANTOWN@gmail.com
Greene Street Artists
5225 Greene Street Philadelphia. PA 19144-2427
General Info: David La Fontaine
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenestreet
Philadelphia’s only artist-owned & operated live + studio building . Located since 1992 in the historic Germantown area of Philadelphia, this multicultural community of artists share a building that houses 17 living + studio units on a 1.5-acre lot. In addition to providing its members with a stable place to live and work, GSAC periodically hosts open studios, both independently and as part of Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST). Some members also present classes and workshops.
Herman Street Studios
20 E. Herman Street, Philadelphia PA 19144
215-843-5870
http://hermanststudios.com/
The 30,000 square foot historic facility is home to a wide array of talented and innovative artists and makers. The 11 ft high ceilings and 6 ft windows in each studio allows natural light to flow in, creating a comfortable, inspirational workspace. Freight elevator, WIFI,wood floors,intercom.
The Lofts at Kendrick Mills
6139 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 848-1133
Offers a variety of loft spaces for any artistic need. Large windows with great natural light. Not zoned for residential.
Stenton Guild Arts Building
4732 Stenton Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19144
V 215.843.5640
F 215.843.5425
E-mail: info@stentonguild.com
www.stentonguild.com
Stenton Guild is a 27,000sf brick and steel building located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. This building was part of Philadelphia’s mighty industrial past and was built for the Norton Abrasives Company.
The wide open space of the first floor features a woodshop with a full complement of professional woodworking machinery and a spray booth.
The second floor is suitable for office or artist studio space and features hardwood maple flooring, high ceilings, and abundant natural light from the many windows.
Amenities include key fob entrances, well lit fenced parking, video surveillance, air conditioning, and a 6000lb freight elevator. The indoor and outdoor loading docks can accommodate most delivery and shipping needs.
47 Arts
Elfie Harris
47 High Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144-2116
215-842-2028
http://www.47arts.com
Newly constructed artist studios in historic building. 12,000 square feet dedicated to all the visual arts, photography, painting, printmaking, marble carving, glass making, galleries and multimedia room. – See more at: http://www.47arts.com/#sthash.bs1QDnsc.dpuf