The University of the Arts

The University of the Arts spans multiple buildings along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts, offering programs in visual arts, performing arts, design, and writing.

Founded in 1870 as Philadelphia Musical Academy, the institution merged with other art schools in 1985 to establish the current University of the Arts.

The university maintains eight theater venues, including the Merriam Theater which accommodates 1,840 spectators for student and professional performances.

The Albert M. Greenfield Library houses over 152,000 volumes of educational materials supporting students across various artistic disciplines and research needs.

In 2003, the American Craft Council recognized the institution's excellence by presenting it with the Award of Distinction.

Location: Philadelphia

Inception: 1987

Architects: John Haviland

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Industry: higher education

Address: 320 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-4901

Website: https://uarts.edu

GPS coordinates: 39.94611,-75.16583

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23