Meet the Tenants

Learn more about the makers, creatives, and small businesses who call Bok home during our bi-annual Open Studios.

We're so happy you're here.

AJ Clarinets

space no. 512

AJ Clarinets

Clarinet Repair for professionals, students, and devoted amateurs alike. Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence to ensure the continuation of the tradition of fine craftsmanship.

Alyssa LilesAmponsah Studio

space no. 219E

Alyssa LilesAmponsah Studio

Visual artist that centers work on issues of womanhood and African American identity.

Amazulu Collections / Urban Karma Wear

space no 3B

Amazulu Collections / Urban Karma Wear

A unique jewelry and couture clothing brand specializing in limited edition silver jewelry, clothing, and accessories for all.

Arsenal Mediaworks

space no. 620

Arsenal Mediaworks

A video and visual content production team and studio.

Arsenal shoots, edits, and produces marketing assets, corporate and event video, virtual events, livestreams, concerts and more.

Aubrié Costello

space no. 306

Aubrié Costello

A visual artist and creative director specializing in collaborative multimedia art that explores the tension between what’s kept private versus what’s shared publicly.

Stop by Aubrié's space for a Y2K Vintage Resale Shopping Event to raise funds for their ongoing project called THE EROTIC PROJECT.

Baby Tooth

space no. 1N

Baby Tooth

A collection of works by Philly artists and makers. Part retail, part community space, the shop sells locally made jewelry, clothing, ceramics, records & more while raising money in collaboration with radical organizations and mutual aid efforts.

Bandit

space no. B04

Bandit

Bandit crafts delicious plant based cheese made with cashews.

Beehive

space no. B03A

Beehive

A fun, quirky play space offering birthday parties and open play times.

From carefully curated open-ended toys to loose parts crafting room, Beehive is designed with playful kids in mind!

Bevy of Objects

space no. 518

Bevy of Objects

A fine jewelry company specializing in custom pieces utilizing heirloom pieces.

Bev's work is primarily in recycled gold and silver.

BlackStar Projects

space no. 414-415

BlackStar Projects

Creating spaces and resources needed to uplift the work of Black, Brown and Indigenous artists working outside of the confines of genre by producing year-round programs including film screenings, exhibitions, an annual film festival, a filmmaker seminar, a film production lab, and a journal of visual culture.

Bok Wed

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206 a+b

Bok Wed

Be part of our community by celebrating your special day at the Bok Building -- bustling with activity, filled with creativity and rooted in history.

Our 2023 and 2024 calendar is open for weddings! We're waiting for you.

Christina Griffin Jewelry

space no. 219f

Christina Griffin Jewelry

A jewelry designer and gem cutter specializing in custom fine jewelry.

Stop by her space and see Christina demo gem cutting in her studio.

South Philadelphia Community Fridge

1st floor

South Philadelphia Community Fridge

The South Philadelphia Community Fridge is a volunteer-run mutual aid group providing food to our communities with four fridge/pantry locations in the South Philadelphia neighborhood.

Take What You Need, Leave What You Can.

Deacon Hospitality Group

space no. 410

Deacon Hospitality Group

A boutique hotel and event space in a historic building offering a unique, thoughtfully-curated guest experience, designed for a diverse set of occasions and gatherings.

Come learn more about their upcoming project Yowie Townhouse coming soon in 2023.

Diadora

space no. 419-422

Diadora

Diadora is an Italian Sport brand that was founded in Caerano di San Marco, Italy in 1948.

Bok has been the home of their US Headquarters since 2018 and their team is proud to call Philadelphia home.

Echo Metals

space no. 518

Echo Metals

A fun, fine jewelry designed and handmade by Kaitlin Kerr.

The work is colorful, bold and graphic, while employing materials steeped in history and traditional metalsmithing practices.

Elizabeth Bergeland

space no. 614

Elizabeth Bergeland

Elizabeth Bergeland is an oil painter and children's book illustrator.

Evening Star Gallery

second floor

Evening Star Gallery

Leslie Abend creates assemblages from found objects and a purveyor of vintage objects.

FABSCRAP

space no. 601A

FABSCRAP

A textile recycling non-profit working to keep fabric out of the landfill!

Stop by to volunteer to help sort rescued fabrics and shop saved-from-landfill materials.

Forever Valentine Beauty

space no. 529

Forever Valentine Beauty

A PMU studio/spa with locations in South Philly & Haddonfield specializing in microblading, lip blush, eyelash enhancement, brow lamination, waxing, custom facials, and all things beauty!

Franklin & Whitman

space no. 514

Franklin & Whitman

Handcrafting PETA certified skin and hair care products for the modern lifestyle with a dog rescue social mission.

Clean ingredients, kind humans, and happy dogs!

Fringe Salon

space no. 505

Fringe Salon

A boutique hair salon and art gallery located on the 5th floor of Bok. The stylists at Fringe specialize in crafting low maintenance hair plans that fit your aesthetic and lifestyle!

G. Kellum

space no. 522

G. Kellum

An artist, painter, sculptor drawn to architecture and illustration for its discipline and structure.

G. Kellum is currently represented by Commonweal Gallery in Rittenhouse.

Global Craft Market

space no. 411

Global Craft Market

A collective of immigrant makers and micro-importers. Members share their cultural wealth and traditions with their hosting communities.

Gnome Architects

space no. 310

Gnome Architects

Providing architectural design services for new construction, adaptive reuse, & renovation of residential & mixed-use buildings in and around the Philadelphia area.

Greenly Plant Co.

space no. 1G

Greenly Plant Co.

A specialty plant and homewares shop with unique houseplants and hcurated selection of local made and sustained home goods.

Gustavo Prado Studio

space no. 404b

Gustavo Prado Studio

An artist working from Philadelphia, New York, Rio and São Paulo with mediums of sculpture, performance, photography, and video. Gustavo Prado examines shifts in perspective to produce works that investigate different conceptions of reality.

Holly Simple

space no. 305a

Holly Simple

Holly Simple is a multimedia artist with a focus on the bizarre! Adorning reworked vintage and recycled clothing and accessories.

KG Strong

space no. 210

KG Strong

KG Strong is a woman-powered strength studio, offering expert private and small group training. We specialize in Kettlebell training, pre and postnatal training and yoga.

Klip Collective

space no. 303-304

Klip Collective

Specializes in a unique synthesis of projection mapping, lighting, and sound design to create site-specific, immersive sensory experiences.

Be sure to also stop by the auditorium to see video clips by Klip Collective.

Marcelino Stuhmer Studio / Project Space

space no. 221

Marcelino Stuhmer Studio / Project Space

An artist specializing in paintings, drawings, and creating immersive installations, Marcelino's collaborative practice with Dave Meekins explores human vision through the creation of several camera obscura projects.

Miles Table

space no. 108

Miles Table

Miles has been catering corporate and social events in the Philadelphia area since 2008. They house a catering kitchen, office and cafe at the Bok Building.

Stop by for a bite on the first floor or come back to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch served daily.

Minimal Chaos

space no. 107

Minimal Chaos

A collective of Middle Eastern artisanship — both wearable and decorative. Every hand-selected piece is homage to the varying shapes, bold colors, and geometric patterns that culminate, still, to something calm and beautiful; something minimal.

Mt Airy Custom Furniture

space no. 402

Mt Airy Custom Furniture

Traditionally constructed hardwood furniture, and miscellaneous wooden household furnishings

My ND Integrative Health

space no. 508

My ND Integrative Health

Providing holistic healthcare with naturopathic medicine, acupuncture and midwifery care to people throughout the Philadelphia area.

Nazeer Sabree

space no. 507

Nazeer Sabree

A contemporary visual artist focused on depicting the dichotomy of everyday life in black culture.

Past Present Projects

space no. 203

Past Present Projects

A non-profit gallery space and curatorial collaborative focused on contemporary art in historic spaces, and also the publisher of Past Present Magazine.

Pet Riso Studio

space no. 1Q

Pet Riso Studio

A risograph studio that specializes in small publications, zines, posters, and more.

PhillyWisper

second floor

PhillyWisper

Declare high-speed internet independence PhillyWisper delivering netneutral, high-speed internet service via point-to-point radio antennas located right here at the Bok building.

Learn more about the offerings at their info table.

Remark Glass

space no. B08

Remark Glass

A small batch glass blowing studio that specializes in recycled glass design. Together with their non-profit partner Bottle Underground they process about 10,000 lbs of glass each month from the community.

Rider Ceramics + Stover Ceramics

space no. 106

Rider Ceramics + Stover Ceramics Home-to-studio potters and mom-makers Lauren Rider and Megan Stover.

Stover Ceramics is made up of wheel thrown, hand carved pieces, along with everyday items such as spoon rests, bowls and plates.

Rider Ceramics work is comprised of wheel thrown, hand painted pieces made from speckled stoneware and porcelain clay bodies.

Room Shop

space no. 315b

Room Shop

A studio/showroom for a whimsy and fun small batch accessory brand specializing in satin giant scrunchies, bows and bags.

They strive for zero waste in production by using leftover scraps for our patchwork collection.

Sabbatical Beauty

space no. 308

Sabbatical Beauty

Small batch Asian skin care products with high levels of active ingredients so they work gently yet quickly.

Second Daughter

space no. 403

Second Daughter

Sister duo creating whimsical baked goods using the best seasonal and local ingredients.

Most notable for their minimalist, botanical cake and Best of Philly brownies.

Shira Friedman

space no. 611A

Shira Friedman

Shira Friedman is a portrait and still life artist working primarily in oil paint, charcoal and graphite.

Shira Wallinksy

space no. 409

Shira Wallinsky

A muralist, filmaker, painter and photographer.

Streets Dept

space no. 306

Streets Dept

A Philly-based blog exploring art and public space, podcast interviewing creative minds, and public art curation.

Studio Bladel

space no. 404C

Studio Bladel

A jewelry studio specializing in modern laser cut earrings. The owner and designer, Katelyn Bladel, is inspired by all things vintage, bold details, and sassy empowering designs.

Studio Incamminati

seventh floor

Studio Incamminati A School for Contemporary Realist Art offering variety of instructional programs from short workshops to an Advanced Fine Arts Diploma and a BFA (with Rowan University).

Modeled on the traditional Italian accademia and the French atelier, their School centers on an innovative curriculum in order to channel a fresh, contemporary sensibility when fusing the classical traditions of the Renaissance-era masters with the luminous color of the Impressionists.

Surry Hills Stones

space no. 526

Surry Hills Stones

A showroom for Brazilian crystals and mineral specimens for home decor.

space no. 601B

The Bowery Presents

The Bowery Presents produces dynamic entertainment experiences at dozens of venues nationally, presenting thousands of shows annually while being a purveyor of true artist development.

Consistently striving to work with artists like LCD Soundsystem, Maggie Rogers, Gary Clark Jr., Khruangbin, Leon Bridges and more.

The Craftship

space no. 2M

The Craftship

Striving to build kids' self-esteem, confidence, and sense of community, one craft at a time.

The Tiny Jeweler

space no. 518

The Tiny Jeweler

Maricha Genovese designs and creates custom jewelry inspired by nature and everyday surroundings.

She sketches ideas to create original pieces using timehonored metal smithing techniques such as torch soldering, wax carving, casting, and fabrication from sheet metal and wire.

Toner Architects

space no. 425

Toner Architects

An architectural firm that caters to a wide variety of residential and commercial clients throughout the Philadelphia region. The firm is known for Philadelphia vernacular architecture that inspires, pushes boundaries, and finds unique opportunities in every project.

Transport Cycles

space no. 107B

Transport Cycles

South Philly's finest bicycle shop, catering to the urban cyclist with a full range of accessories available.

Brompton folding bike specialist.

Two Persons

space no. 1J

Two Persons

Independently run specialty coffee shop in an old autobody shop at Bok serving coffee and tea from Passenger Coffee (Lancaster, PA) and locally made pastries.

WC Pottery

space no. 6D

WC Pottery

A small-scale studio pottery in an old bathroom in the BOK Building. Erik Wright, the potter makes a range of functional forms in his studio. He loves making pots that people integrate into their daily lives, and appreciates simple forms that balance well in the hand.

Weaver House

space no. 423

Weaver House

Weaver House is a yarn shop, textile studio and weaving school, founded to inspire communal collaboration, weaving education and creative gathering.

Come shop yarn, looms, craft supplies, books and more!