Locations
The WorkSpace
42-16 West Street : hosting artists since 2001, this 20,000 sq foot building, donated by
Bill Modell, houses an incredible mix of artists' studios under one
roof. The WorkSpace has a rich history of collaborative work, youth
programs, civic projects and general outreach for arts in Long Island
City area. Weekly movie nights, open to the
general public, are held in the theatre every Wednesday at 8pm.
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Public Space in Queens Plaza
Twice annually Space artists clean up and dress up public spaces in and
around Queens Plaza with art installations including sculpture, paintings, and displays of local amenities. Our
goal is to reaffirm and expand the cultural heritage of Long Island
City.
The CivicSpace
28-10 Queens Plaza South : Since its first gallery reception in 2001, this 16,000 sq foot
building, use of which was donated by Bill Modell, is a surprise find,
providing local area artists unique show opportunities, and twice
annual receptions for the public.
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The BackSpace
At the end of Orchard Street : Space artists have cultivated a welding factory and sculpture garden
amid the traffic of Queens Plaza. This outdoor lot, a full city block
long was donated for use to The Space in 2003 by Bill Modell, and has
since grown to become one of the top welding pads in the state of New
York. The annual Texas style BBQ held at BackSpace enables residents of
Long Island City and the surrounding neighborhoods to commune with art
and each other in pleasant surroundings.
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The ShowSpace
25-17 41st Avenue : is our
boutique gallery and collaborative artists' workspace. The property,
donated for use by the Arthur Levine Foundation in 2006, provides both
an administrative headquarters for The Space, and a show space which
highlights the work of a different artist each month. Show openings are
held on the first Friday of every month and
are open to the public.
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Location 5 & The EventSpace
With tens of thousands of square feet on ground level the Event Space
is an excellent site for large scale gatherings for artists and art
lovers, and is available for use for community events. A Village Voice
choice for Best of alternative nightlife, the EventSpace has been
providing creative and safe space for public events in the Queens Plaza
area since 2002.
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Currently on view at our
Show Space
Permanent Collection
Artists in residence
July 4th - July 31st 2008
25-17 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY
11101