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The Studio
The Local Archive
can be found downtown in the heart of Fort Wayne, IN.
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118 W Columbia Street
Suite 201
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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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.
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Create
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 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.
Meet your Studio Owners
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.
Originally from Fort Wayne, Amber is a dedicated entrepreneur and creative. She has founded multiple ventures, most notably Stories Told by AR (her photography company), through which she offers brand and event photography to support individuals and organizations in telling their stories. She is also passionate about organizing community events and fostering connections through her work.