Welcome to KUNSTRAUM – a community where artists and creatives mingle! As a hub for emerging artists and a vibrant mix of architects, designers, filmmakers, curators, and writers, we are located south of Navy Yard near Pratt Institute on 20 Grand Ave in Clinton Hill. You can reach us via the bike path along the waterfront, the ferry in the Navy Yard, taking the B57 or B62 bus lines, or getting off at the Classon stop on the G train.
What can you expect? Monthly studio visits, dynamic salons, open studios, beautiful member exhibitions, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, film screenings or exciting excursions like a visit to the Whitney Biennial. Get ready to mingle with artists and art professionals from NYC and beyond!
*Available Memberships*
Studio 402_02 - ~ 100sft//semiprivate w window
$560 for 12 months (6-/3-mo terms available for +10%/+20%)
Studio 509_05 – 55sft// semiprivate w bright daylight
$450 for 12 months (6-/3-mo terms available for +10%/+20%)
*Studios of different sizes/rates become available on a regular basis, 19 artists share two loft spaces of 2000sft, each >100sft*
WHAT’S INCLUDED
-two lofts total 2,000 sqft in quiet, renovated industrial loft building
-bright, comfortable, well-heated in winter, cool in summer
-high speed wifi, fridge, microwave, water kettle
-shared walkways, 2 bathrooms, gallery
-250 sqft gallery space free usage for one day setups
-13ft ceilings
-24-hour access
-member feature on our website and social media promotion
-community membership, free access to all events, professional networking
-monthly newsletter with calls for proposals
-sharing spaces discussable
WHAT’S THE PROGRAM
-monthly artist salon or field trip led by Curator-In-Residence
-exhibition program with events
-monthly visiting critic program*
-annual members show with 6-mo online art sale platform*
-annual open studios*
*optional/affordable fees apply
We're seeking creators who keep it clean and peaceful– think non-hazardous materials and minimal mess. Painters, you're good to go! Share your studio plans, and let's see if we're a perfect fit! Questions? Just ask! Let's create without the chaos!
ADDRESS/NEIGHBORHOOD
Check out our spot at 20 Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 – a great location right across from the Navy Yard and beside Pratt Institute. You'll find everything you need nearby: Blick Art Material, Parts Hardware, Post Office, Key Food, Khim’s Millenium Market, and a variety of restaurants. Plus, the Pratt Library is just 1.5 blocks away! For all your DIY needs, Home Depot is just a short 10-block stroll. Our community is surrounded by artists' studios, Recess Gallery, Brooklyn Roasting Company, and bars!
A gallery and artist-hub, Kunstraum is an interdisciplinary team of artists and art professionals who promote local and international artists and art concepts.
Recent press coverage includes Communication Arts, Creators Project, Huffington Post, Artnet News, Interview Magazine, Art F City, and Artnet News. With Video Shop a project at Nada New York, Kunstraum won 2016's Artfair Goers Award and best booth. Kunstraum also participated in Untitled art fair at Art Basel Miami.
Acclaimed New York art writer, Paddy Johnson praises Kunstraum: "A visit last week to Kunstraum introduced me to their new studio program dedicated to short-term affordable studio space and exhibition space to artists... There's a tremendous opportunity.
Managing Director
TO APPLY/INQUIRE ABOUT A STUDIO
Please send the following via email to the email below:
-Name, phone number
-Instagram handle & website or portfolio (<5 MB)
-list of materials/tools/mediums used
MEMBERSHIP SIGN UP REQUIREMENTS IF ACCEPTED
Signed membership agreement, members manual, ID copy
1 month membership fee (prorated if the middle of the month)
1.5 months deposit