Join Us This October For Fall Open Studios at Manufacturers Village Artists!
Manufacturers Village Artists is pleased to announce its annual Fall Open Studios, taking place October 17 and 18, 2026 from 12-5 PM each day. This two-day event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore more than 35 artist studios and makerspaces, housed in a 19th-century factory complex typically closed to the public.
Attendees can discover a diverse range of artistic mediums, engage with artists about their creative processes, and purchase original artworks. This event marks a milestone moment as MVA enters its 21st year and next chapter as a professional arts hub in this historic 19th-century complex. Discover and collect original artwork, admire the historic architecture, visit the food truck, create your own tiny art at the Tiny Gallery Open House, and attend the Local Currents pop-up exhibit (see below!) featuring seven artists from East Orange and the surrounding community.
Join us as we move into the next chapter of Manufacturers Village!
Manufacturers Village Artists, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and makers and fostering community engagement in East Orange and surrounding areas, is proud to be a part of the thriving NJ visual art community. Through public programs, collaborative art projects, and exhibitions, their mission is to create opportunities for artistic collaboration and cultural enrichment in East Orange and beyond.
Don't miss this chance to experience the thriving arts community at Manufacturers Village. For more information, please view our recent press release and follow us on social media @mvartists.
About Manufacturers Village Artists: Manufacturers Village Artists is an artist community housed in a historic 19th-century factory complex in East Orange, New Jersey. For over 20 years, Manufacturers Village Artists has opened to the public for Open Studios, featuring over 35 artist studios and maker spaces.
Local Currents showcases seven local artists whose work reflects the creative diversity of East Orange and the broader Essex County arts ecosystem.
Supported by the East Orange Arts Council & East Orange Chamber of Commerce, the exhibit will be presented at 56 Franklin Street during Manufacturers Village Open Studios.
Tiny Open House at Manufacturers Village Fall Open Studios
Make something small. Be part of something bigger.
Drop in and create a tiny work of art using materials contributed by artists throughout Manufacturers Village. Add your piece to our growing Tiny Open House installation—and become part of a collective artwork made by the community, one tiny piece at a time.
Free and open to all ages. No art experience necessary.
