The Studio

About the Space

Create

The Local Archive can be found downtown in the heart of Fort Wayne, IN.

118 W Columbia Street

Suite 201

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Located on the Historic Landing District, we are now fully integrated in the fabric of history in our little-big city. Our new space once was the old Papermill factory. One of THE ORIGINAL buildings here in the center of Fort Wayne.

More than a studio space, The Local Archive is designed to help Creatives grow and thrive in their own unique ways. We offer an open concept space with tools every Creative needs such as evolving sets and props to breathe life into new ideas. Although the space itself holds a richness, the most priceless piece is having YOU become a part of The Local Archive community.

Public and Membership rental options are available! If you need to utilize the space for an hour, a day, or a year... we can accommodate you!

Without you, we're just blank space.

FAQs

Meet the Owners

Co-Owner

Mariah James

Fort Wayne native, Mariah James has a love for the local community. Her expertise in photography and calligraphy has been affluent within the Fort Wayne community for over a decade. Setting up in markets as well as hosting numerous community events. Her photography (Cedar & Ink Studios) originally expanded to a studio on East Berry Street during 2019. Along with her pursuit of growth, she and Amber connected in 2021 to embark on launching a collaborative workspace we now all know and love.

Mariah is a wife and proud mom of two incredible daughters. A hard worker with a love of coffee and tea, she has also been a shift leader for a local Starbucks for over 15 years. She paves the way for women in entrepreneur spaces through inspiration. Showcasing how hard work truly pays off when you are consistent.

When asked what her favorite part about the studio, Mariah said, "Definitely the members, I love how they all bring something different into our space and also call it home for their businesses. It's what we created it for,"

Co-Owner

Amber Reid

Also originating from Fort Wayne, Amber is a big visionary. Her ambitious entrepreneur path has lead her to owning several different companies. Her most well-known being Stories Told by AR. She serves the community through her photography by offering brand and event imaging. Another thing she is passionate about is hosting community events.

Amber along with her family (with her husband, they have 3 children) loves to travel. One of her favorite ambitions is trying to make it to every State within the US. She is also a community advocate for Adoption & Foster Care as it is a part of her personal story. She is currently back in school finishing a degree in Sociology and Secondary Education.

When asked what her favorite part about the studio, Amber replied, "Definitely seeing the community that is built here within these walls. There has never been anything like it. I call it a renaissance for Artists. It's something I always dreamed of being a part of, but never knew was possible to create.... until I met Mariah."

Current Members

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Meet the current Creatives and Small Business Owners who call us home!
Feel free to connect with and reach out to them to book them for all your creative needs!