The Anchors of the District

The directory of anchor arts organizations along the State Street arts corridor in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania.

PACA — Performing Artists Collective Alliance

1505 State St, Erie PA

PACA (Performing Artists Collective Alliance) is a performing arts theater and artist collective in Erie, Pennsylvania, located in the historic Meyer Building downtown. It serves as a hub for local artists, musicians, and performers, hosting theatrical productions, concerts, and art exhibitions, while also providing studio space for a variety of artists like sculptors, painters, and photographers.

https://www.paca1505.org

Erie ClaySpace — Community Ceramics Studio

1505 State St, 3rd Floor, PACA Building, Erie PA

An independent nonprofit community ceramics studio in downtown Erie since 1981. Erie ClaySpace offers classes and workshops for beginners and experienced makers, plus memberships for independent artists. Its mission is to educate, empower, and inspire through ceramic arts.

https://erieclayspace.com

Erie Art Company

1311 State St, Erie PA

Erie Art Company — a creative anchor at the heart of the district supporting local artists and the broader arts community.

https://www.erieartcompany.org

FEED — FEED Media Art Center

1307 State St, Erie PA

Nonprofit center for video art, digital culture, and media technology. Residencies, exhibitions, and public screenings year-round.

https://feed.art

StimCity — StimCity Arts

1301 State St, Erie PA

Artist studios, gallery exhibitions, and community art programming. A hub for visual artists across all disciplines.

https://www.facebook.com/p/STIM-City-61557965026521/

City Gallery — City Gallery 1503

1503 State St, Erie PA

An independent art gallery in Erie's historic Meyer Building. City Gallery brings artists and the community together through contemporary art exhibitions, gallery openings, art classes, and live music.

https://www.facebook.com/citygalleryerie

Union Temple — Erie Labor Temple

1701–1707 State St, Erie PA

Historic Italian Renaissance Revival landmark reborn as a cultural hub — event halls, creative workspace, and community gatherings in the heart of the district.

https://www.erielabortemple.com

Kellar's — Kellar's Modern Magic & Comedy Club

1402 State St, Erie PA

Live magic and comedy venue honoring Erie's own legendary magician Harry Kellar. Vintage illusions, intimate shows, and a full theatrical night out.

https://kellarsmagic.com

10/20 Collective — The 10/20 Collective

1020 Holland St, Erie PA

Multi-use art and event space — galleries, a performance room, a recording studio, a record store, and a film photography lab, all under one roof.

https://www.1020collective.com

Whitethorn Games

1001 State St, Erie PA

Indie video game publisher and studio building low-stress, story-driven games from downtown Erie — proof the district is a home for digital makers too.

https://whitethorngames.com