...a creative
(anti-)agency
for local action.

time to think
about the
small picture.

*image of coffee cup from A.Cavalli & Sons, an independent business founded and run by Italian immigrants to Wales, 1914.

the stables is a creative collective based in philadelphia, pa.
we design projects that build lasting bonds between independent creatives, local businesses, nonprofit groups and the community.
we work to make sure that local organizations of any size, means or focus can benefit from high-quality, innovative & imaginative marketing.
we want to challenge corporate monopoly by helping creating a more independent, sustainable and resilient city.

time to think about the

small picture

the stables is a creative collective based in philadelphia, pa.
we design projects that build lasting bonds between independent creatives, local businesses, nonprofit groups and the people of philly.
we work to make sure that local organizations of any size, means or focus can benefit from high-quality, innovative & imaginative marketing.
we want to challenge corporate monopoly by helping creating a more independent, sustainable and resilient city.

*image of coffee cup from A.Cavalli & Sons, an independent business founded and run by Italian immigrants to Wales, 1914.

…we offer a potent mix of research, strategy, messaging, and action that not only meets your needs and expectations, but strengthens the fabric of our community.

we work with businesses, outreach groups, arts organizations, publishers – anyone who is independent, ambitious and needs us. 

whether it’s more sales, more signatures, more engagement, or something weirder, we’re here to make it happen. 

the mission

the stables designs projects and campaigns that build lasting bonds between our network of independent creatives, local businesses, nonprofit groups, and the places we call home.

…we build stronger links between the community and local resources. we do this via:

offering affordable access to a deeper pool of marketing, messaging, creative and branding services

holding community-building events that connect local resources with each other and to a wider audience, providing exposure to their services in a useful, real-world way

partner with us...

who are we?

like you, we have a stake in the future of this city and we’ll find innovative ways to interweave your needs with those of your neighbors, creating a more resilient, more sustainable Philadelphia.

when you partner with the stables, it will always be true that your project will be staffed by a tailor-made crew of independent creatives who are working with you because they want to be.

unique projects, unique talent