Philly Art Center: where creativity thrives in a fun, safe space for kids to explore art.
Philly Art Center, located at 514 Bainbridge St in Philadelphia, offers children’s art classes and camps. Reviews praise friendly, knowledgeable staff, a fun and safe environment, and opportunities for kids to build confidence and creativity through hands-on art and technique lessons. Some feedback mentions pricing and consistency, but many families rate it highly for imagination-driven projects.
514 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
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Age-appropriate art classes for kids, including Mini-Masters, focusing on technique, creativity, and imagination in a fun setting.
Week-long camps with themed projects where children create art, play, and bring home their masterpieces, emphasizing hands-on exploration.
Limited workshops for adults to learn art skills, though availability may vary; designed for beginner to intermediate levels.
Guided lessons teaching various art methods and materials to help children develop confidence and artistic abilities.
Structured playtime integrated with art activities, allowing kids to experiment and express themselves in a safe environment.
Overall rating
Monica B
I was so disappointed in the management of this art center. It is extremely apparent the joy and safety of children or staff is not as important as the money coming in. The amount of times I’ve had my child taught by someone who was severely ill, no voice, coughing, sneezing is unacceptable. There is no wonder the turn over for staff is so quick. Please take better care of your teachers.
Emily C
My child has had excellent experiences here! The staff makes her feel comfortable and supported, and she learns so much about art technique.
Catherine Matos
My son (4 years old) has been taking classes at Philly Art Center for the past 2 years. He is currently in the Mini-Masters class (which he has done for multiple sessions) and he will be in the summer camp this year. The teachers and staff at the front desk are friendly, knowledgeable and create a fun/safe environment that every child (and adult!) can feel that walks through the door. Over the course of my sons time taking art classes here, his confidence as an artist has grown and he is comfortable creating his own works & using his imagination. My son has quoted his art teachers at home saying "anything can make art" when I said I was going to throw cardboard away and he wanted to draw/create with it, or saying "my teacher said that I'm an artist!". Basically, 5 stars isn't enough to rate this place.
Jenny Leibowitz
I really wanted to love this art center, but my experience there was disappointing. Aside from the fact that the adult classes they offer are limited and overpriced, the actual education you’re paying for is pretty underwhelming. It seems that anyone who has even the slightest bit of experience as an artist is suddenly called a teacher and given a job here. And the customer service, provided by teenagers with no social skills or understanding of the proper exchange of services and money, is severely lacking. I was actually blatantly lied to on several occasions, even after I told them that I knew the truth. It must be difficult to source quality employees, but the tuition should reflect that and it just does not. Queen Village desperately needs good art programs, but PAC is not in the running.
TRF
My little one has popped in for camp over the past three summers and really enjoys it. She has a chance to be creative, play, and really work on art she enjoys. At the end of the week she brings home everything she's worked on and I can tell they allow her to go where her imagination wants (within the week's theme). The teachers are always friendly and cheerful. I'd highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fun and safe place for their little ones. Oh and wear comfortable clothes that they can getting dirty in.
