HQ Function

Served as the primary hub for all academic, administrative, and student life activities, housing classrooms, studios, performance spaces, galleries, libraries, and administrative offices.

Notable Features:

A collection of historic and modern buildings, including Hamilton Hall, Gershman Hall (with its distinctive architecture), the Merriam Theater (a UArts venue), state-of-the-art studios for various arts disciplines, black box theaters, and exhibition galleries. Its location on the Avenue of the Arts was a key feature.

Work Culture:

Fostered a creative, collaborative, and intensive environment for students, faculty, and staff, emphasizing hands-on learning, artistic exploration, and interdisciplinary engagement. The culture was dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and critical thinking.

HQ Significance:

The campus was significant as a key contributor to Philadelphia's cultural landscape and a nationally recognized center for arts education. Its location provided students with direct access to the city's rich arts and culture scene.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus environment aimed to reflect values of creativity, artistic excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary study, and community engagement, providing inspiring and functional spaces for artistic development.

Location:

The University of the Arts operated primarily from its single, integrated campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While it attracted a diverse student body and faculty from across the United States and internationally, and its alumni have a global reach, its core administrative and educational functions were centralized in Philadelphia. The university engaged in various international programs and partnerships during its operation.

Street Address:

320 S. Broad Street

City:

Philadelphia

State/Province:

Pennsylvania

Country:

United States