Attend during the 3rd Fridays of each month for their big art "walk" where they open the whole place up late for the local businesses inside to showcase all their art and non-art items for sale. The 78th Street Studios is a huge arts studio that also has a theatre on the 2nd floor called the Blank Canvas Theatre. I visited for the first time probably in 2018 or 2019 then I came in 2023 and so on. I've attended their 3rd Fridays art event plus some plays at the Blank Canvas Theatre. It's always nice walking around 78th street studios. It can get a little overwhelming because the building is so big and you may get lost but just follow the signs posted on the walls to find out where you're going. I'll certainly be back. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 129/250 total reviews in 2026 - 970 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 17 June 2026 read more

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I go to 78th Street Studios every December to shop at the Cleveland Bazaar's holiday art festival and at least 1 or 2 additional times each year for other pop-up art fairs. There is always so many people here, bumping into each other, and fighting over parking, so it is a bit overstimulating. But it is worth it as it is definitely one of the BEST places that host art festivals/fairs at least a dozen or so times a year. Support local and keep up the good work! My only suggestion is to avoid parking nearby and just walk to 78th Street Studios until they respray the parking lot lines and fill in some of the potholes... read more

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We attended a wedding at this location. Plenty of parking in their own lot. The wedding was about 100 people and the ceremony was on the first floor. The reception was held one floor above. The building is filled with art from local artists and gave a great vibe. All staff were friendly and helpful. A nice place for an event. read more

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TLDR: Poor Communication/Misinformation from Event Coordinator and Unprofessional Venue Owner I have never written a review in my life, but I feel the need to inform people of what they are getting when they work with 78th st. studios. I work in the bridal industry and have a general understanding on how venues typically operate. I am so deeply disappointed by how this venue treated my family and I. I never intend to bash a business, but I don't want another bride to experience the same frustration that I did on what is supposed to be some of the happiest days of your life. A month or so after the contract and 50% deposit was paid, we were informed a new event coordinator would be working with us. We wanted to do another tour/meeting in May to discuss questions/logistics because our wedding date was on July 25th and there had been very little to no communication from the venue yet. We met on May 29th with a list of things we needed information about. Normal wedding things like blank seating charts, event insurance information, security information etc. These are all things the coordinator needed to send over to us, so we could complete these required tasks. This was also the meeting when we asked if it would be possible to host the rehearsal dinner at the venue the night prior since we had access to the building. She made a note and said she was sure it wouldn't be a problem. I had to email her 2.5 weeks later on June 16th to remind her to send me all the paperwork she had promised. She sent me some, but not all requested information. (no insurance info sent -she highly encouraged using the venues recommendation that she had yet to send) I followed up with her on July 2nd regarding more questions we had discussed at the prior meeting. No response. Circled back July 7& 8th to confirm that we could still hold the rehearsal dinner in the space. No response. I eventually tracked down her phone number and called her. She confirmed we could use the space for rehearsal over the phone. No further communication occurred until July 16th. I had to reach out again to ask her what she needed from me in the lead-up to the wedding date. (most venues require lots of paperwork at this point, so I was stressed that there was no communication). She didn't reply until the 20th. My wedding was the 25th. Because I hadn't heard from her, i didn't know what needed to be done. When she finally got back to me with a list, I had to scramble. She followed up 2 days later saying "the least i could do was get her my finalized floor plan so they can set up my chairs". I was actively working on it when she emailed. I got it sent to her within the hour. I was deeply upset with the way she phrased it, considering I was the one who had initially reached out. My dad ended up having to email her separately to get her to give him the insurance info so he could take care of that. (We had initially asked for this in May). Friday, we set up the venue all day and are getting ready for rehearsal. We pop out for coffee shortly before. We had been there since 8:30AM setting up and it was around 5pm. (rehearsal was at 6) While we are picking up coffee down the street, my dad gets a phone call from the OWNER of the event space whom we have never met/spoken to. He is yelling at my father over the phone for not paying for the rehearsal dinner space. The owner claimed we were trying to get out of paying and sprung this upon them last minute. (for reference: the rehearsal was folding tables in a corner, we brought in food and disposable plates/cutlery. There were under 20 people, we were out in an hour and we cleaned up.) WE BROUGHT THIS UP IN MAY. IT IS JULY 24TH. He also brought up that we "left the facility and left stuff out without notifying anyone". Since we were setting up the wedding venue ALL DAY, we had ordered a tray of sandwiches from giant eagle. We left the tray on the counter while we went on a coffee run for under an hour. My family and I are appalled that this person would be so accusatory and cruel the day before the wedding without even trying to get our side of the story. He got all of his information from a new employee who had not even indicated to us that we would have to pay more on top of the 5,000$ we already paid. The owner was trying to get my dad to pay a 250$ fine. We would have been happy to do so if we had been told in the months prior. I had to pull teeth to get responses from his coordinator - I was NEVER told they were going to want an additional fee for a day we were contractually scheduled to be in the building for set up. Coordinator never even hesitated on this matter, just insisted that it would be fine- then communicated to the owner that we sprung this on her last minute and didn't pay/ plan on paying. Owner shows up and apologizes. Tried to clear the air with my dad regarding their argument. This is our first meeting with this man. My dad is firm that he doesn't want to talk about anything further on the day befor read more

Great venue to see the opening night of the Cleveland Comedy Festival. Cool opportunity to walk around, socialize, and play some classic pinball machines. Small bar with beer and seltzers. Small but intimate venue for comedians. Great time. read more

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Such a pleasant experience. So many stands with art, jewelry, and candles. I took my mom and even she enjoyed herself. We had to call a special number and use a wheelchair lift that is outside the building to get in. Then inside we had to reach them again to travel to different levels. Both gentlemen we nice and helpful. read more

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These walls are bursting with artistic talent. The weekend we attended there was a holiday pop-up event as well. Lots of shoppers excellent for the small business owners. We found some very unique items that I know are one of a kind!! read more

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So it is a snowy cold Friday in Cleveland and I was looking for something different to do and I remembered that it was the 3rd Friday of the month, which means Third Friday at 78th Street Studios. I headed over in time to get there just at 5pm when the event starts. Parking was easy as they were just getting going and getting inside the crowd was just beginning. 78th Street Studios is scattered over 4 different floors and it is well worth it to take your time browsing through the many different studios. Of note are the graphic artists, the stained glass and the various craft items. On the Third Friday they also have additional vendors set up on the main floor selling additional items plus some food and drinks. I almost missed the basement floor which has the event space and a couple of really cool antique stores. I ended up buying a small metal silhouette figure called Wee People by Laurel Herbold and am considering buying some antique Nepali masks from the Byzantine. In addition I had a great time looking at all the art and talking to the artists. Third Friday at 78th Street Studios is well worth a visit. It is an upscale art based Flea, social event and a great way to support local artists. It is also really cool to see the kind of artistic talents that Cleveland provides. Going during the winter provides a bit more manageable crowds as they can become a bit overwhelming during the summer. Also there are plenty of great places to eat and drink in the surrounding Gordon Square area. read more

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Love this place! Such a gem in Cleveland with vendors, artists, shows and experiences. Perfect to end your week at the Gordon square with delicious eats near by. Each space is unique so take your time to visit and walk around the studios. It was great to meet some of the artists and small business owners. There is small eats available as well as cold beverages to purchase. read more

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It was a surprisingly nice experience. The place is not great for wheelchairs but the guys were helpful getting me up the outside elevator into the building. It was neat having to use the old freight elevator to change floors too. Such a nice selection of artists and artisans . So many candle and jewelry but also a lot of art work. One thing I'll go back for is the pickle guy. read more

What an incredible use of industrial space for art galleries and creativity. I was wowed as soon as I walked into the building. All the areas was not accessible for wedding guests but the parts that I saw was pretty amazing. The exposed brick walls and private artworks provided the urban, hip, rundown look of a very cool and sophisticated place for a wedding. There was a cocktail hour on the 3rd floor and the wedding reception on the 2nd floor. It was elegantly decorated and every details on the table was handmade by the bride. It was beautiful. Every space was utilized and executed perfectly and the best part was the music and the dance floor. The sound was great, AC was on to cool off ourselves after dancing all night. It really was an incredible place for a wedding. The restrooms even had a setting for feminine hygiene, gum, hair ties, etc for the ladies. I'm not sure if the guys had anything but the details in the ladies room, added a nice touch. I hope to come back next time to explore the art museums and the many events they have for the public! read more

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We went to third Friday the other evening and it was a great date night venue. Casual with interesting art to wander and look at, food and drink options and good ambiance. read more

What a fun spot to go on a Friday night with friends or a date! Tons of things to look at. I could list here for hours. I love how creative and unique the different vendors are. This is the perfect place to come and find a special gift for someone or even for yourself. Everything from homemade clothes and jewelry, bath and body products, food, art, vintage finds, plants, accessories, furniture, home decor and more. Four floors to pursue and so close to many great restaurants and bars if you don't decide to eat and drink while shopping. Parking is a bit challenging but worth the walk. Prices range from fair to exorbitant depending on your budget. I can't wait to go back. read more

Third Fridays are the only times I've went and it is a great time. I feel like you meet some interesting people here each time. The art is a large range of paintings, jewelry, and furniture. So much more too. You are free to go in and out of most studios in the building. The artist are there to answer questions and give insight. It really is a cool event. I have to say the best thing I found out is that at 9 pm the event is over but in the basement arcade the party is just starting. They have a free comedy show every third Friday here. The comedians were veeeery funny, which shocked me. They were all local comics that seem to have new jokes. They were not telling your ordinary politics, family, life jokes. I really enjoyed it. The bar sells all you need, beer and wine. Also, all the pinball machines are free to play when the comedians are not performing. read more

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78th Street Studios is one of my favorite places in Cleveland. It is such a truly special place. Its a photography dream filled with interesting people, one-of-a-kind art and cool vibes that will make you want to quit your job and make pottery. 78th Street can be an enigma for some, so here's the boring background info: It's the largest fine arts complex in NE Ohio with over 60 galleries, studios and performance art spaces. The building has a super rich history. It dates back to the 1900s and was originally home to the Baker Motor Company. Later, in the 80s it became an arm of American Greetings Creative Studios. There's a great reason people call it an art maze. On the popular Third Friday events (where the entire complex has an open house), its best just to get lost (who needs a stinkin' map). In one corner, you'll encounter a participatory art exhibit where dozens of people are contributing up close pictures of themselves to be compiled into a greater mosaic (yes, I really did this) but you'll turn another corner and find a live band playing with live drums you can jump on. It is a completely special and uniquely Cleveland experience everyone should have at least once. Wear good walking shoes, dress comfortably (it gets HOT, even in cold weather) and come explore with an open mind. Many of the galleries have things for sale at all price ranges. I have met some of my best friends and discovered some of my favorite artists here. From Susie Frazier Showroom (earth-minded, upcycled art) to HEDGE Gallery (contemporary art space), I have fallen in love with so many of the people and galleries that make this space special. I'm so proud to have this gem here in our city. They also host brilliant programming throughout the year, like holiday markets, and the space is available for rent throughout the year for special events. If you haven't visited here yet, you are doing yourself a disservice. read more

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I live right up the street from this place, and yeah, of course I've heard of it. But, oh-em-gee this is a friggin' sweet studio space! Can I please just have a loft here and move in? Even if you don't have a creative bone in your body, you'll see an empty canvas ready to be filled with artsy goods when you walk into this place. Lucky for me, the first time I got to see 78th Street Studios, it was stuffed to the gills with local vendors, artists and Clevelanders at the Bazaar Bizarre. There literally is no better space for this awesome crafty show. I have to admit, as I was driving up I sort of felt like I was being lured to an old, abandoned warehouse for shady reasons. So, just be prepared. But like any other industrial and slightly dilapidated area of Cleveland, it is a little scary at first--then you discover the gem inside. Obviously there isn't much more I can say about an art studio space that I've only been to once. I guarantee you that I'll be there for other shows though. And, hello glorious, wonderful and abundant free parking. You are greatly appreciated! read more

78th Street Studios - Art Galleries Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

78th Street Studios is this huge old warehouse full of artists/vendors and every third Friday of the month there is this after hours event (5-9pm) where you are free to browse about the studios/galleries inside. I thought it was pretty interesting to check out; some things I was like "wow, that is so cool, lots of talent there!" other things I was like "wtf is that? I don't understand this at all". Mentionables: It is hot as Hades in there during the summer, like seriously, we were both sweating buckets. Food is available for purchase. There is an area where you can play old school arcade games. If the parking lot fills up there is a dirt lot right down the road. Bring some cash, not all of the artists are able to process cards. I would definitely recommend this as a place to check out! read more

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Great art space. Very cool place to visit on the third Friday of the month. Very talented artists. Great place to have a gathering or cool party. Chalk another one up for the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. read more

Good experience. Lots of Art to enjoy on four different levels. Also had booths of boutiques selling various items (e.g., pottery, jewelry, soaps, bags/leatherwork, etc.). There will be some areas with alcohol and option for tip. Good place to come solo, on a date, or with a group of friends to hang out. read more

The staff at 78th Street Studios were absolutely amazing!! All their hard work, accommodations, and fantastic service provided us with the wedding reception I dreamed of. I couldn't recommend them enough. The fact we were able to bring out favorite food and drink vendors in was huge and made the experience even better. 10 out of 10 all around read more

Update: It's been 3 years and they still haven't told me if I could tour the space. We got married somewhere else.

I love the 78th Street Studio. It has all different kinds of art that you can buy or just enjoy. Every third Friday they have an event where you can walk in and out of each studio. We like it also because "good dogs", their words not mine, are welcome. Parking can be tough but if you're patient a spot will definitely open. The multiple stories of studios seem to never end and there is something for everyone. read more

Such a cool space. I've been to this place numerous times-for local artists and yelp parties and just love it every time. Not only is it an abandoned warehouse turned into an artist haven, it has artist workspaces all over the building. Sure, it's older, but to have a bunch of local artists in one place..especially in a building that's very"CLE" is definitely cool. Additionally, just the other weekend, we found out there was free pinball on certain weekends of the month. Not fancy new pinball, but the old school ones and tons of them on the 3rd floor. Very cool. Highly recommend playing a game of pinball in addition to supporting local art. read more

For as packed as this place was for one of their Third Friday events, I'm surprised I don't see more reviews from my fellow Yelpers! Ya'll should have a UYE at 78th Street for a Third Friday, I might drive back up just for a chance to see this amazing space again. 78th Street Studios is HUGE. A bit cavernous and hard to navigate, but you really can't make a wrong turn. Hallways and stairs will lead you directly to some of the most talented people in Cleveland. Artist studios and galleries abound in 78th Street Studios. A different atmosphere on every floor, with plenty of good music, film, theater and free food. I can't get over the level of talent, I came away feeling very inspired. You've got a great thing going on here, Cleveland. read more

I live right down the street from the studios and I love coming here for Third Fridays. It's BYOB, can't go wrong there. Grab a six of your favorite brew and head down to the studios. I can't remember exactly where, 2-3rd fl there is a pretty cool/creepy lady with a huge room full of art. She has dogs, cats, sugar gliders, deerbras all kinds of exotic animals running around that place. Only cats, but she really is creepy. Seriously, there's lots of artists with lots of very creative pieces ok fall kinds. It's really a full spectrum, a wide variety of all forms of art. One lady collects scrap metal all around town and makes everything from life-size sculptures on down to rings, necklaces and bracelets. I saw one of the coolest paintings ever down there on my most recent visit. Lots of grippy art down there, which I really dig. FYI, if you're not aware of some of the pieces being quite pricey, they are. I found out you can make payment plans with most of the artists. Maybe this is well known, butI had no clue. If you really are interested, pull the artist aside and inquire about breaking this down into a few installments, opposed to coming out of pocket all at once. Even if you don't want anything, come on down to browse, show your support to local artists and gulp a few cold ones. read more

I am definitely going to start coming here on the third Friday of every month and bring a 6 pack of good beer! Be sure to come here and check it out. There is a lot of cool art and a weird lady on the 2nd or 3rd floor. I think the lady was the coolest piece of art there. My friend said he is glad he was not on a hallucinogen after we ran into her. It was similar to The Labyrinth. read more

I love this place. I've been here for all types of events; gallery walks, craft fairs, and of course Yelp's first Burstday party! I totally dig it. Many different types of artists working here, something for every palette. Very chill, open, atmosphere where you can kick back on a night with a few friends and appreciate local artists. read more

I've ended up at this space randomly, twice now. I've loved it every time. Once was for a Yelp event I didn't know about until someone dragged me along (back in my non-yelping days). The other was for a DJ dance party type of affair. The art is awesome and the events usually fit perfectly into the mix. I agree with Cara's assessment of the shady vibe when approaching the location. The first time I drove up, I thought I was headed over to a murder factory. Ok, that's a huge exaggeration, but I at least thought I was going to some underground sort-of space that might be a little worse for wear. Holy wow, was I wrong. In terms of studio space, it looks awesome. There appears to be a great mix of the artful types creating a good mini-community. Since I can't draw a straight line, let alone paint or sculpt a masterpiece, I have to rely on others to make awesome arts for me. This is a great place to find those awesome arts. If you have a chance to visit this place, do it. It's one of those hidden gems of Cleveland that deserves massive recognition. read more

We came here on a Friday, every friday from 11-4, you can walk around and see what this place is all about. I liked the idea of having many different artists in one space working on their craft and sharing ideas. That's what this placed seemed like to me at least. I just like the idea of the whole place and the art on display was very good. two thumbs up, I'd go back there again for sure. read more

The 3rd Friday of each month, the studios have an open house from 5-9 pm. I highly recommend going to browse the art, have some tasty food and enjoy some beer or wine. Spice Kitchen & Bar has a stand named the Spice Box. We ordered the walleye chowder, squash & apples, and the steak sandwich ~ All delicious and very reasonably priced. They posted a picture of our order on Twitter, here is a link: https://twitter.com/SpiceKAndB/status/655143052701511684 I would gladly eat the squash and apples every day for a healthy dessert. There was also a food truck outside for more options. Several galleries, plus Spice had wine and beer available for donations. Besides browsing the arts and crafts, it was great fun to people watch as all walks of life were in attendance. Tip: The studio has a rental area for private events, in case you are in need. P.S. I still don't know how to add pictures to my posts. If anyone wants to walk me thru it, please send me a message :) read more

simply cool art to see of all different styles, varieties, and themes. quite enjoyable read more

The 3rd Friday is a great event and awesome use of space! Crowded but reasonably easy to get around. Parking is crazy but again manageable. A bit pricey but understand it's a trade and costs associated with labor of their art. A must see and you'll see a true CLE treasure! read more

Came here for the first time on a Third Friday event and was very impressed with the entire warehouse-setup and artists utilizing the space within. I walked through all 4 floors worth of artists and their work and enjoyed how well each artist setup their space along with the sheer diversity of stuff available. I found very clever and relatively cheap ($5-$10) items mixed in with unique pieces, as well as higher end things. Other highlights included free video games, a Seinfeld themed room, vintage and unique furniture. There was also food and drinks (including booze) available for purchase in a few places, in addition to free food and drink items offered by many of the artists. It was definitely a nice peak into a slice of the Cleveland arts community, and a generally unique thing to do on a 3rd Friday night. I definitely would return to see how things change and evolve from month to month. read more

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I was here for a fundraiser held in the lower portion of the event space area. It was big and well air conditioned, the bathrooms were clean, there was such an amazing amount of visible art work. The food was provided by the Grocery in Ohio City, and it was awesome. I managed to finagle my way upstairs to their actual gallery and the art work was awesome! The staff was so friendly and intuitive, they knew every peace every history behind it, awesome!! If you're thinking of having an event this place is worth the look! read more

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What a delightful surprise this place was! I found an artist who knows how to capture the appearance of water going over a waterfall, the same one will make a painting from a photograph to custom standards, there are all kinds of musicians around every corner, and the creative energy rocks the house. read more

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Such an amazing experience. I went for the 3rd Friday of the month event and it was awesome. Some of the artists had drinks and snacks which was nice. There was also a food truck outside "Touch" which was really good & convenient. I would suggest getting there early because its hard to find parking but its such a great place to go for a night out or a date night. Will be going again read more

78th Street Studios makes me look forward to the third Friday of every month. Not only is it something fun to do on a Friday night but you get the chance to see so many talented people come together and present what they are most passionate about. Every time I'm here, I'm impressed more and more at how artistic and creative people can be (essentially the opposite of me). There are four floors and each floor is filled with different ways that people choose to express themselves. In general, I couldn't imagine this event being in any other building, it's just perfect for the occasion. The place has a unique charm to it, its no wonder that people do their weddings here! A huge plus is they have a donation box and have a selection of different wines and beers of your choosing, some even have an assortment of cheese (this itself would bring me here so the art is a huge plus). If you're into browsing art and seeing what some of the most talented people in Cleveland are up to, you've come to the right place. read more

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My wife and I chose the smART space at 78th for our wedding after we visited the space for a fundraiser and one of their "third Fridays" event. When checking the out, we were introduced to Hilary Gent, who runs the HEDGE gallery on the floor above. Hilary informed us that she was also an event planner for the space, and after only a few minutes with her we knew we needed to enlist her services. We did, and it was easily the best money we spent for our wedding. Hilary and her team of Adam and Kelli were so great to work with through our two-year engagement - they responded to emails promptly, didn't get frustrated with us when we bombarded them with questions, and really delivered an amazing wedding for us. Booking an art gallery for our wedding, we really wanted a creative touch, and Hilary and her team totally knocked it out of the park. Our flowers (another service Hilary provides) were incredible, easily the most beautiful flowers we have ever seen at a wedding. The table setups and arrangements were exquisitely done, and our ceremony (in Hilary's HEDGE gallery), was something that only existed in our dreams. Hilary contacted all of our vendors for us, made sure all deliveries were on time, and really just took all the hassle out of planning such a significant event. We do not think our wedding could have been any better, we were beyond thrilled with how everything turned out and have Hilary, Adam, and Kelli to thank for all of it. read more

We come out for the third Friday events every month. Always so much fantastic art, cool people, and great live music. Four floors of magic and wonder. I love meeting the artists and gallery owners. I love the Native American lady on the second floor. Miss Hilary at HEDGE gallery is such a peach and always has wonderful things in her space. On the third floor is Survival Kit and they have great music or some kind of wild and whimsical art project going on every few weeks. There is a room full of antiques, dinosaur models, paintings of tigers. There are austere galleries and rooms that are eclectic studiospace for serious local artists. Always an adventure and always magical. read more

I count myself lucky that I live in a town that offers a site like this. I first came here for a Yelp event a couple years back, but I try to come back at least a couple times a year to check out what's new. And there's always something new, eye-popping, or just fascinating to check out here. The entire complex is a melange of art galleries, interior decorators, recording studios, design firms, photography labs, and a ton of other things. I came here for the Cleveland Bazaar and actually had to leave the building a little bit due to sheer sensory overload. I've lived in a lot of cities and have very rarely come across something as stupendously awesome as this place. read more