What People are saying

I first came to the Pajama Factory in the fall of 2008 as a young artist looking for a space to paint. I spent the next 8 months developing a body of work that sent me first to The Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore and ultimately to the Pennsylvania Academy where I received my MFA. Upon graduating in 2012 I returned to Williamsport and quickly found myself back at the factory. I’ve held many roles since returning, from radio deejay with WXPI to director of Factory Works Gallery and ultimately my role as manager of the non profit Factory Works Photo Lab. I found a community and a home here and I’m very thankful of everything the Pajama Factory has provided me as an artist and a person.

My shotgun studio is perfect for growing my grant writing business and creating mixed media art. I'm surrounded by a welcoming community of creatives, unique small businesses, and Factory Works community studios (Pottery, Photography, Woodshop and Gallery) that help me develop skills that will expand my creative endeavors. The PJ Factory exceeded my expectation.

We have been in the Pajama Factory for about 9 years now. It has been a pleasure being able to grow along side and with them over the years. Mark and Sue have been good to work with in both good and tough times. We plan on continuing your expansion for hopefully another 9 years and beyond. They have a dream and they are working very hard on making it a reality. It's nice to help them a long the way while still getting to live our dream at the same time.

Being an artist my entire life, the Pajama Factory has been my escape to sanity. I work as an accountant all week. When I walk into my studio, I am able to dive deep into the unconventional non-traditional realms of my visionary psyche. In this space there are no mistakes, no restrictions and no absolutes. This setting clears the path for wherever my creative energy desires to travel. It is my therapy. After "crunching numbers" all week, it provides the opportunity to explore the artistic expression that hides in the copious caverns of my soul.

My studio space has been the best working space I've ever had. I am able to work on whatever media I choose, and the support staff here are responsive, friendly and professional. My studio has become my haven that allows me to work in ways that I was never able to before.

The Pajama Factory is a dream. I started my community printmaking studio (Studio Paper+) in 2010 on a shoestring budget and within a few months, the studio was self-sufficient. The local arts community was incredibly supportive and a lot of cross pollination happens in the hallways, courtyard, or coffeeshop. I found that the Pajama Factory really helped bringing my and others dreams to life. The airy studios with their high ceilings and big windows give the feeling of being in "the big city" but the rent is so affordable (unlike the big city) that you can really get a good start on your projects.

I have been a part of the Pajama Factory for some time and have enjoyed every moment. The staff is helpful and friendly and the community is second to none. There is always support and inspiration just around every corner. I started out in a studio that was little more than a closet but was still made to feel like an integral part of the community. I’ve chosen to use the facility for my plays and other productions. It’s a versatile and wonderful space. I can’t imagine not being here.