My two stars are for the owner and her mission: just AMAZING! You can feel her warm spirit from…read moremiles away----however, this is what hurts thus property: I am in the process of launching a project for child abuse awareness and was very excited about my appointment at the papermill; from what I read on the website, the pricing was great and the space would have been suitable for my needs. However, nothing prepares you for that moment you step off the train to begin your journey towards this property (especially if you're not use to it.) Complete culture shock--an obvious crime and drug area....nonetheless, I made it! The owner was awesome but I couldn't help but notice the stench throughout the place. The space itself has possibilities but in definite need of "the queer eye" . I wish I could work with the owner on just basic upkeep: fresh coats of paint, get some incense, febreeze, candles going, keep the outside of the building swept and smelling nice, make it look tended. I visited this place twice because I believe in making the most out of the least but in all integrity-- I couldn't put potential guests through potential dangers. Again- great heart, great price, awesome owner..but the soul of the place needs a Polish. Note to the owner: I'm not one to just talk: so if you ever need some ideas to make this place the best it can be, help with upkeep, etc don't hesitate to reach out. I have over 12 years of property management/customer service. I have so much hope for the papermill. It's a godsend and has potential of becoming a "go to!"

I spend at least 40 hours a week in the Papermill and I'm constantly inspired by the neighborhood…read moreand the artists. Karyn, the manager (or guru), is completely obsessed with having true artists (not "i have a studio" people) fill the space while expanding the community network. The neighborhood has changed dramatically in the three years since the Papermill has opened, and working there makes me feel that I have power to not only affect my personal aesthetic, but to affect a worthy cause: the coalition of the honest, versus the treacherous.

Great studios. Walkable for me. Security cameras, clean bathroom, heated/cooled, well maintained.read more

I started renting here April 1 and it's been one of the best decisions I've made thus far. The…read morelandlord, Elfie, is super kind funny and helpful. Made the process very simple and easy for someone who's never rented an art studio before. All the other tenants I met so far are pretty cool. The studio was also really well cleaned when I got my keys, which is not always the case, so that was awesome.

Such a beautiful venue, inside and out! The owner was pretty laid back guy who's into music and has…read morea band so he's super busy outside of Open Space and also pretty hard to get ahold of! His assistant Martian is a character and such an amazing human being, we loved his personality and customer service! Martian promised us a beautiful, clean space and that's exactly what he delivered! Highly recommend and would definitely use this space again in the future!

A wonderful location in the local Philadelphia area for events, exhibits and celebrations. The…read morestaff is the best and the owner takes pride in the business a very dependable option.

Overall, great place to work on your art if you already know the ropes. The owner and crew are…read moredoing the lord's work.

From the owner: In the summer of 2006, artist Nick De Pirro formed Project Studios LLC in the R. Neumann and…read moreCompany building in Hoboken, NJ. Also know as Neumann Leathers, this large complex of buildings is a hub for artists, musicians, and other creatives. Project Studios is an art services and co-working company for the creative field. We have grown to become the largest tenant in Neumann Leathers and the largest company of its kind in the area, utilizing 40,000 sq. ft. of repurposed former factory space. We provide creative services, studio spaces, and memberships. Our main studios are housed in the R. Neumann and Co. factory complex in Hoboken, New Jersey. Project Studios also has a metal shop and additional studios in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. The company also has had exhibition space in New York City and maintains a storefront gallery in rural Indiana called PROTO ZERO. Project Studios now offers not only private and semi-private studios, but also 6000 sq. ft. of studio amenities. This rich portfolio of resources is provided in the form of well-equipped shops for ceramics, photography, warm-glass, and woodworking. A walk-in spray booth accompanies our wood shop. We provide a wide array of shared tools such as kilns, welding machines, photography strobes, and air-compressors. These would represent a significant cost to an individual artist. All of our members may use any shared shop free of charge.