Crane Arts

Philadelphia


As well as the several art galleries and artist studios that occupy this former plumbing supplies warehouse, you'll find the Icebox Project Space (Thursday to Saturday), which is sometimes used for performance art and theatrical works, and the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (www.philaphotoarts.org), which mounts regular exhibitions and hosts workshops.


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