September 8, 2009

Porkchop Philadelphia

An industrial, multigenre warehouse gallery and venue that displays the work of various artists on a rotating basis.

  Kensington, Culture

June 12, 2009

Gossamer Collective Seattle

A women’s art collective formed by five artists aimed at creating beauty and empowering fellow artists. Expect art installations, impromptu concerts, movie nights, music lessons, seasonal inventory (like jewelry, clothes, pillows), and parties.

  Central Area, Culture, Private Parties

April 9, 2009

Torpedo Factory Art Center Washington, D.C.

A warehouse-sized emporium of art with potters, painters, jewelers, and designers each working away within individual workshops that are open to the public.

  Old Town, Culture, Good for Gifts

November 6, 2008

Wild Project New York

Looking for where the wild things are? Check this ecoconscious collective, which presents art in the gallery and plays and movies in the theater.

  Downtown, Culture, Artsy, Ecofriendly

June 26, 2008

Little Berlin Philadelphia

Art gets a neighborhood twist at this intimate Kensington collective that has monthly shows and local music performances.

  Fishtown, Culture, Live Music

November 9, 2007

The Post Family Chicago

Though not technically related, the Posts have the closeness of brothers and a host of artistic talent. Buy their creations online and attend their hipster-filled parties for a good time.

  West Town, Culture, Artsy, Hipster

May 31, 2007

3rd Ward New York

Artsy minds meet at this center, where membership gets you art and design classes, work space, and access to wood and metal shops. Nonmembers can check out the cool events and parties.

  Brooklyn, Culture, Artsy, Design Junkies