The Arts Teach ESSENTIAL SKILLS.

More than arts & crafts or a pleasant past time, the arts have been proven to increase problem solving skills, assist in processing trauma & providing a space for healing that no other discipline does.

Meet the Germantown ArtHaus

Germantown ArtHaus is committed to laying a stable foundation for our community so that we can build a better future together—from providing arts & education programs, to hosting resident artists, to creating an arts cafe – because we believe that when we provide a space to gain access to the arts, the community can not only create something new—it can thrive.
 
Our mission is to encourage and nurture creativity and personal growth through the promotion of high-quality community arts, wellness, education, and professional-development programming. The ArtHaus will be a collegial place where artists can create, exhibit, and sell their work. A vibrant hub for the community, the ArtHaus will also be a safe place for our children to experience the boundless opportunities for freedom of expression the arts make possible.

The Arts + Education.

Low-income students who are
highly engaged in the arts
are twice as likely to graduate college and…

3 times more likely
to win awards for school attendance

4 times more likely
to be awarded for academic achievement

4 times more likely
to participate in a math and science fair

and drop-out at a rate of 4%
(vs. 22% of their peers)

National Benefits

Arts and cultural economic activity (incl. for-profit)
accounts for 4.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP),
or $877.8 billion.

The arts improve individual health and psychological wellbeing.

The arts improve skills, cultural capital and creativity.

86% of artists vote vs. 60% of the general public

Overall Improvement

Studies show that arts education had a significant effect on the academic and social success of their students. Those with greater arts participation were more likely to come to class, avoid being removed and graduate. Additionally, they demonstrated greater proficiency in mathematics and communication.

Celebrate Philly’s 1st Juneteenth Mural @ The ArtHaus!

Check out some of the press about the June 17th Mural Dedication Ceremony!

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Community-Focused. Community-Powered.

MEET OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

Our philosophy is simple: “We are stronger together.” Like a well-crafted basket weave, the tighter we are knitted together, the more we can handle, carry and impact.  Join us!

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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Each sponsorship builds a strong foundation for the ArtHaus and ensures lasting partnerships for positive community impact.

THE PHILLY YOUTH SELFIE PROJECT
Spring/Summer 2022 Sponsors

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Gary Hines, Lenora Lewis & Laurie Wagman

Fall 2022 Sponsors

ABSOLUTE EQUALITY MURAL PROJECT

OUR AMAZING DONORS!

Donor list updated periodically! Anonymous donations are not listed.

 

Alex and Kelly
Ali Michael
Amanda Milz
Ann Marie Doley
Anna Perkins
Barbara Holmes
Barbara Holmes
Brandi Alexander
Brian Klansky
Bruer Kershner
Chris Avery
Christine Saxman
CJ Hazell
Cornelia Swinson
Crystal Custus
Crystal Custus
Daniel & Elizabeth Strickland
Darlene Martin
Deborah E Ford
Deborah Stewart
Dorene Reggiani
Eliza Callard
Elizabeth Whatley
Emily Busch
Emily Zeitlyn
Eric Jenson
Eric Lintner
Erica Brown
Florence Buckley
Gary Hines
Gary Reed
Georgette Bartell
Janet Tebbel
Jeanne Kohl
Jen Blauvelt
Jennifer Brinkmeier
Jennifer Gilliam
Jeri Bond Whatley
Jesse and Marian Cronin-Connolly
Jessica Rights
Josanne Ford
Joyce Walker
Julie Stapleton Carroll
Karen Smith, Kristophe and Jordan Green
Katherine Quiroz
Kelli Mickens
Kelly Giarrocco
Ken Weinstein
Kim Raznov-Coon
Kit Wallace
Kittura Dior
Laura Lashley
Lauren Runza
Laurie Wagman
Laurin Talese
Lenora Lewis
Lorraine Marino
Mari Lowery
Marie Lambert
Mariella DiStefano
Mary Chicorelli
Mary Meloscia
Meghan Kirk
Michael Andrews
Michael Schweisheimer
Mike Kania
Neil Kleinman
Nica Waters Fleming
Nikia Hill
Nikki Karam
Nikki Moon
Pamela Freeman
Phillip Holtje
Philly Art Center
Rae Whatley
Rebecca Kirzner
Rosalind Dutton
Sandy Saull
Seth Miller
Shayna Bayard
Sue Van Doeren
T. Baks
Taniva LLC
The Conners
The Whatley Family
Tia Mathisen
Tien Sydnor-Campbell
Tom and Anne Brady
Tracey Rockmore
Trish McBride
V. Mehl
Virginia McGuire

 

 

 

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OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT

Community Events

Lives Touched

Community Partnerships

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Funds Raised to Date (of $150,000)

THE ARTHAUS STORY

Germantown ArtHaus History Timeline from 1860 to 2022

THE RESTORATION PROJECT

Restoring and renovating a 150 year old building comes with a lot of surprises!
As you can imagine, craftsmen in 1890 did things very differently than we require in 2021!
Your donations will literally build the foundation of this project.

The building needs work “from soup to nuts”, as they say.  While we have secured the acquisition & majority of the renovation costs via PIDC, we have a significant gap in funding at the back end of the project.

In addition, unexpected structural repairs (they definitely did things differently in 1904 than we require today for safety!), required asbestos abatement, and increased materials costs due to the COVID pandemic’s impact on the industry have increased our shortfall as well.

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY WANT TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT? Contact us today!

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