From the very moment you step through its doors, the art gallery leaves an indelible first…read moreimpression--charmingly adorned with an air of elegance and thoughtfully curated pieces that ignite contemplation. Events constantly take place, thankfully giving me reasons to come back and immerse myself again. I wait in anticipation every time, being able to enjoy the sheer beauty of these artworks, is a delight in itself. It's a realm where abstract portraits and contemporary local creations gracefully envelop the senses, one where local pieces allow one to immerse oneself in the beauty of life whilst supporting local artists. My review can't even begin to do justice to my love for Colonna Contemporary. Can't wait until the next event.

From the owner: Colonna Contemporary is a contemporary art gallery bridging the worlds of traditional and digital…read moreart. Representing some of the brightest and innovative talent working today, Colonna Contemporary operates at the intersection of traditional and digital art. The gallery is a portal into the future of art. With a focus on bridging the two spaces, the gallery offers its collectors an innovative range of services aimed at capitalizing the most advanced trends and technologies available today. From issuance of Certificates of Authenticity as NFTs registered on the blockchain, to reward mechanisms informed by game theory, to issuance of utility tokens granting early access to new work, the gallery offers its clients a forward-looking and reliable resource for art collecting at the threshold of the digital era. With a focus on education and a steadfast commitment to safety, our team of experts provides a seamless onboarding experience for those new to the digital arts community. As a trusted partner, we offer unparalleled access to the latest trends and cutting-edge technology, ensuring that our clients are always ahead of the curve. Please contact michele@colonnacontemporary.com

An excellent art space that covers photography, painting, crafting, jewelry, and gallery showings…read more If you're looking for a place to rent for a class or private event, there are multiple rooms available. It's very community-oriented. It's an locally-owned, family run organization. The BYOB painting classes are a blast.

From the owner: We specialize in public and private canvas painting, and crafting events for adults and children…read more We also support local artists, small business and vendors that do not have a space to create, sell, or exhibit by allowing them to run events in our space.

Jeff is an extraordinary professional. We've worked with him for years now and he consistently and…read morereliably provides high-quality framing. Also a very lovely and ethical man.

Great work done very fast. Same new glass on my frame day took 15 min. Good pricing too.read more

It was a great experience. I went for a team bonding event for work. We were the only ones in there…read moreat the time. We had a HUGE selection to choose from for our projects. I was expecting to do some building tho. The project was already assembled and sanded upon arrival (which is why I knocked a star). We got right to staining and stenciling. We were able to take our projects home with us that day. I would recommend to others, especially for a work event.

Can't rate my experience because they wouldn't honor a $100 gift card that I had received before…read morethe new people took over!! Needless to say I will not ever be giving them my business!!!

One of Philly's many hidden gems!…read more After googling events happening this weekend I saw an exhibit for Rashaad Newsome - "To Be Real" was on display at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center... I'm always looking for something new, interesting and mentally stimulating so decided to check it out and was impressed. Let me start by saying this space is beautiful! My niece and I were greeted upon entering and were given a brief overview of the exhibit. The exhibit itself was rich in color and concept and very unique. There was no admission to see the exhibit but donations are welcome (tip: DONATE!) - donation is not mandatory but I'm a firm believer that arts and culture help expand and enrich our experiences and are also great for conversation. In addition to seeing the feature exhibit, there was a hallway with more art, which lead to another space with another exhibit "Fluid Women" (I think) was the name; this exhibit was captivating also. I had a wonderful experience visiting PPAC and will definitely return! I also recommend if you have an interest in visual arts and are looking for something unique. The space was quiet and it is not large but has a lot to offer.

This place is excellent. I'm an amateur photographer and I have come here for multiple workshops…read morebecause the education, the teachers, and the facilities are excellent. In terms of those workshops you can find them for about $30 on Groupon or LivingSocial and the classes are intimate enough with about seven people or less that you really can get the individual attention that really makes for an excellent experience. In fact you will get that personal attention because the teacher incorporates each student and politely requests that they offer their work for light critique. There are opportunities in every class for you to go outside and practice what you just learned by shooting on the surrounding streets. My only criticism regarding the workshops is that they are not as frequent as I would like as my weekend work schedule conflicts often times with their classes. This next section is about the print center and I've had nothing but a phenomenal experience there. I was completely new to Printing and Keith the master printer who runs the lab made an appointment and sat with me for about an hour to basically guide me through the entire process, give his suggestions, and work Photoshop to get the photos exactly as I want them. He has a profound amount of experience that he draws from and is completely understanding that I am a brand new printer. He even gave me recommendations for where to get my photos framed and was just a brilliant lead in the entire process of printing my photographs. I'll definitely come back and I will recommend it to you because they do have excellent facilities, friendly workers, and a wealth of experience. The actual building itself is quite large and I believe it's shared with some other organizations. Philadelphia photo Arts Center does have a classroom or two and a nice gallery to present whatever work they choose. Getting here is very convenient as I take the subway from Center City and walk about 10 minutes. If you were to drive there's plenty of parking and it does not seem packed the numerous times I've been there.