Artists Space is a nonprofit arts centre and gallery at 11 Cortlandt Alley in downtown Manhattan. Its changing exhibitions bring together local art and work across disciplines, with installations that can take you beyond a conventional gallery show. The programme also includes poetry and spoken-word events, talks and other arts programming. Visit on a weekday for a quieter look around, and check the website before you go if you want to plan around an event or artist talk. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
A space for emerging artists
Artists Space was founded in 1972 in downtown Manhattan to support emerging artists outside the museum and commercial gallery systems. Its programme has included exhibitions that bring different forms and media together, giving visitors a way to encounter work beyond a single discipline.
Exhibitions, readings and talks
The gallery’s programme changes, so the current exhibition is the best guide to what you will see on a particular visit. Poetry and spoken-word events are also part of its programming, alongside artist talks. Check the website before travelling if you want to visit for a specific show or event.
FAQ
Where is Artists Space?
It is at 11 Cortlandt Alley in downtown Manhattan, New York City.
What can you see at Artists Space?
The gallery presents changing art exhibitions, including work across disciplines and media. Its programme also includes poetry and spoken-word events and artist talks.
Is Artists Space wheelchair accessible?
The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
