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Email: contact [at] thehacktory [dot] org
Phone: (215) 650-7295
Address: 3711 Market St., Philadelphia PA 19104
Need help with a technical question? Post your questions on our Google Group, and see what the community has to say!

Repurposing Technology, Making Art

The Hacktory was formed in November 2007 by a group of art and technology enthusiasts who frequented monthly MakePhilly meetings. This group wanted to provide formal instruction in technical topics and a central meeting place with accessible, sophisticated tools. The first course offered, “Microcontrollers for Artists and Makers,” was an instant hit. Stan Pokras, the Executive Director of Nonprofit Technology Resources (NTR), quickly saw how The Hacktory could further his organization’s mission of bridging the digital divide and reducing e-waste and offered space to hold events, store shared equipment, and become The Hacktory’s fiscal sponsor.

The Hacktory has continued to provide classes and events that build our mission to inspire and empower people to use technology for their own personal expression. We want to reinforce the idea that our world is malleable – the devices and spaces we interact with everyday can be re-purposed and modified to create new experiences.

Get Involved

The Hacktory is looking for volunteers and contributors in the following areas:

  • Blogging
  • Managing memberships, workspace, and weekly Project Night
  • Planning and teaching classes
  • Networking at local events

If you are interested in getting involved in any of these roles please email us.

Friends

Links to our partners and other Philadelphia-based groups we’ve worked with in the past.

Press

  • Knight Arts Challenge Grant
    Donate today to help us create a tech/arts apprenticeship program for artists. Your gift will be matched by the Knight Foundation, as part of the Knight Arts Challenge. Read all the details here.
    2000 of 40000 dollars

  • Support The Hacktory Today

    All donations are tax-deductible.

  • What Is The Hacktory?

    Hack (def): to find a new (sometimes inelegant) solution to a problem

    Factory (def): a place where products are made, or art like Andy Warhol's Factory

  • What's Up @The_Hacktory

    • “@colinangevine: At @The_Hacktory learning about interactive art. So far so awesome.”
      2013/05/22 21:16
    • Quick post with more than enough reason/inspiration for you to Intro to Interactive Art on Weds 6pm, just $10:
      http://t.co/msZFhPxYg5
      2013/05/20 08:17
    • In case u missed it @antoinetwitts: Laser Projection Mapping on Soap Bubbles by Memo Akten (@memotv) #openframeworks
      http://t.co/1BVel8rCLR
      2013/05/17 10:28
    • RT @jallen29: Had a great time at May Project Night! @The_Hacktory @phillypug @geography76 We had a great time too, thanks!
      2013/05/17 10:12
    • Nominations are open for Geek Awards... help nominate your fav hacker/maker or other Geek this year:
      http://t.co/gVYlamYTpx
      2013/05/14 14:18

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