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Welcome to Erector Square.
Open Studios 2026 is October 17 & 18, 2026. Don’t miss it!
Erector Square was first established as a toy factory in 1923 by A. C. Gilbert-that means these buildings have been the site of over 103 years of making and innovating. The classic Erector Set, American Flyer model trains and other toys were produced here by Gilbert Toys until the factory’s closing in 1967. Erector Square was then repurposed into one of the largest studio complexes of its kind with over 175 studios in eight buildings, over 150 of which are artist studios. It is now home to a community of established and emerging artists, architects, musicians, designers, dance, theater and fitness professionals.
Erector Square is located at 315 Peck street at the intersection of Blatchley Avenue and Peck Street in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut.
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Search for a Studio
If you are looking for a particular artist or business, use our search function to find what you’re looking for.
Select a number on the map below to see all the studios in that building and directions on how to enter and where to park. Please note that most studios take visitors by appointment only. Contact information for each studio is in their studio profile.
Accessibility: There is a handicap ramp on the side of Building 2 and building 3 from the main parking area. Building 3 ramp will give access to buildings 3, 6E, 7 and 5 (first floors only). Building 2 ramp accesses Building 2 (first floor only). Building 4 is ground level. Building 8 has a ramp to the first floor of Bregamos.
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What's Happening
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Color Local, a new exhibition space, is opening at Erector Square
Located on the first floor in Building 3, the inaugural exhibit will be “Everyday Notes,” a group of drawings by Jerry Montoya. The opening reception will be held from 6-8pm on March 20th and the show will run through April… Continue reading Color Local, a new exhibition space, is opening at Erector Square
From the studio of Jenny KraussInterstice: Solo Exhibition by Jihyun Lee
Ely Center of Contemporary Art presents Interstice, a solo exhibition by Jihyun Lee opening November 16, 2025. Created in the quiet spaces between hours, Lee’s paintings explore moments where memory folds into the present and time becomes visible on the… Continue reading Interstice: Solo Exhibition by Jihyun Lee
From the studio of Jihyun LeeInstant Art Collector Raffle!
Buy Your Raffle Tickets Now! Could you imagine becoming an instant art collector overnight? With one lucky raffle draw, a single winner will walk away with an entire collection of 8 original works donated by Erector Square artists — paintings,… Continue reading Instant Art Collector Raffle!
From the studio of Eric MarchDiscover
Meet some of the folks here at Erector Square.
Dennis Carroll
Building 2 Floor 3 Studio Ea very good boy who knits and draws. Come see me knits at open studios :0
Events
Erector Square Open Studios
October 18 & 19, 2025
Every year Erector Square’s artists open their doors for a massive Open Studios event. This year’s Open Studios weekend is October 18 & 19, 2025. All the buildings will be open and visitors will be able to visit artists’ studios, meet the artists, purchase artwork and see works in progress. No admission! Don’t miss it!
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ESOS 2025 poster by Anna Martinez
Photos in the home page slide show of Amelia Ingraham, Faustin Adeniran, Dennis Carol, Jihyun Lee and Martha Lewis by Stephanie Anestis. Image of Music Haven provided by Music Haven. Image of Zachary Keeting and New Haven Aikikai by Eric March. Image of Atelier Cue provided by Atelier Cue.
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