Erie Labor Temple

Erie Labor Temple Erie Labor Temple is a public-facing creative hub—exhibitions, education, workshops, and events that grow local talent and bring real energy to downtown Erie.

Built by community. Powered by purpose. Erie Labor Temple is a public-facing creative hub in downtown Erie; built to support working artists, makers, educators, and the community that shows up for them. Inside this historic building, we run exhibitions, workshops, classes, performances, and events that turn creativity into momentum: new skills, new collaborations, and real cultural energy you can

feel on the block. Our mission is simple: make space for serious work and shared experience. We believe art and craft aren’t decoration; they’re infrastructure. The Temple is designed as a flexible home for studio practice, public programs, and community-built projects, with room to grow through partners, sponsors, volunteers, and local leadership. If you’re looking for what’s next in Erie, this is where the signal gets made. Come learn, see a show, take a class, bring a friend, or help build the future with us.

Looks like the LIVE session will be on the BOOKFORGE Japanese Bindung workshop will be streamed on the BOOKFORGE YouTube...
09/09/2026

Looks like the LIVE session will be on the BOOKFORGE Japanese Bindung workshop will be streamed on the BOOKFORGE YouTube channel.

https://youtube.com/.official

BOOKFORGE Traditional bookbinding studio. Specializing in bespoke and limited edition bindings, book restoration, and repair services. BOOKFORGE is dedicated to creating and promoting accessible bookbinding and book restoration educational content.

09/09/2026
09/09/2026

Should we go LIVE for the Japanese Binding Workshop tonight?

And of the night, Low Vol Vinyl Listening at ELT
09/05/2026

And of the night, Low Vol Vinyl Listening at ELT

ERIE: YOU STILL HAVE TWO HOURS.The Night Market is running until 10 PM at Erie Labor Temple.If you were sitting at home ...
09/04/2026

ERIE: YOU STILL HAVE TWO HOURS.

The Night Market is running until 10 PM at Erie Labor Temple.

If you were sitting at home thinking, "I should probably go down there"—

Yes.

You should.

1701 State Street.
Doors are open.
Come through.

THE DOORS ARE OPEN.First Thursday Night Market is underway now at Erie Labor Temple.1701 State Street6–10 PMCome through...
09/03/2026

THE DOORS ARE OPEN.

First Thursday Night Market is underway now at Erie Labor Temple.

1701 State Street
6–10 PM

Come through.

Find the tables.

Meet the makers.

See what people brought.

We're here until 10.

TONIGHT.No countdown after this one.FIRST THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET6:00–10:00 PM1701 STATE STREETArtists.Makers.Small busine...
09/03/2026

TONIGHT.

No countdown after this one.

FIRST THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET
6:00–10:00 PM
1701 STATE STREET

Artists.
Makers.
Small businesses.
Food.
Book arts.
Handwork.
Good people behind tables.

Come downtown.

Walk through the doors.

Meet somebody making something in Erie.

Buy something if you can.

Bring somebody who hasn't been inside Erie Labor Temple yet.

6–10 PM. TONIGHT.

ART WORKS HERE.

TOMORROW NIGHT.Tables go up.Doors open.People bring in the work they've been making.And for four hours, 1701 State Stree...
09/02/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT.

Tables go up.

Doors open.

People bring in the work they've been making.

And for four hours, 1701 State Street becomes a little louder, stranger, busier, and more alive.

FIRST THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET
THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 3
6–10 PM
ERIE LABOR TEMPLE

If you've never been inside ELT, come see it being used.

If you've already been here, bring somebody who hasn't.

Tomorrow night. Walk through the door.

If there was ever a time to support a local Erie artist organization, it's now. Sharon Smith Metal Arts Erie Art ...
09/01/2026

If there was ever a time to support a local Erie artist organization, it's now.



Sharon Smith Metal Arts Erie Art Company Erie Arts and Culture Bookforge PH'KAKI Creative Works Cashewdude

Every piece begins at street level. A local utility hatch—worn by weather, traffic, pressure, repair, and time—becomes the first printing surface.

THURSDAY NIGHT: OPEN THE DOORS. FILL THE BUILDING.The First Thursday Night Market returns to Erie Labor Temple this week...
08/31/2026

THURSDAY NIGHT: OPEN THE DOORS. FILL THE BUILDING.

The First Thursday Night Market returns to Erie Labor Temple this week.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
6:00–10:00 PM
ERIE LABOR TEMPLE
1701 STATE STREET • ERIE

Local artists. Makers. Small businesses. Baked goods. Book arts. Handmade work. And the people actually doing the work behind the tables.

This is what ELT is for.

Not an empty building waiting for something to happen.

A working building full of people making, selling, talking, meeting, and finding one another.

The building wakes up through use.

If you've been meaning to see what is happening at Erie Labor Temple, Thursday is a good night to walk through the door.

Bring somebody with you.

Come look.
Come meet the vendors.
Buy something directly from someone who made it.
Stay for twenty minutes or stay for the evening.

Show up. Bring someone. Help hold the room.

Thursday. 6–10 PM.
1701 State Street.

ART WORKS HERE.

Bookforge PH'KAKI Creative Works Sharon Smith Metal Arts Art Hoard Millcreek SoapErie UbeBi Baked Goods LLC Peddler's Stoop Erie Art Company Erie Art Gallery ERIE STRONG Erie Reader Erie Arts and Culture Erie Center for Arts & Technology

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1701 State Street
Erie, PA
160501

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