STUDIOS

 
 

SHARED STUDIOS

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Our Shared Studio Space is a communal work area that offers artists a multitude of resources and tools to create artwork of all disciplines. Access is based on a membership tier. There are multiple monthly membership types available: Deluxe, Premium, Standard, Limited, Darkroom Only, Woodshop Only. If you are a multi-disciplinary artist, darkroom and/or woodshop access can be added to the Standard/Premium tiers as a supplement.


Studio members are expected to be able to work independently without instruction. Applicants that do not provide a proficient portfolio during the application process will not be considered. All applicants for the darkroom and woodshop will be required to complete orientation before starting.

DELUXE MEMBERSHIP ($525/month):
A full studio membership that includes unlimited access to everything from the premium membership plus the use of a darkroom and woodshop. Deluxe members receive:

  • Pin code access to our workspaces/woodshop/darkroom from 7am - midnight daily

  • one personal shelf for storage (18”x 36” x 16”)

  • free wi-fi and utilities

  • free use of our gallery space (rental only; does not include studio commission from gallery sales)   

  • 20% discount to classes and workshops

  • Use of studio recycled “mixed” clay, slips, and glazes.

  • Free kiln firing for any item smaller than 12” in any direction ($0.06 per cubic inch for items over 12” and refires)

MEMBERSHIP TIERS FOR OUR 3D, 2D & MULTI-MEDIA DEPARTMENTS:
Included departments: painting, fabrics, screen printing, ceramics, sculpture

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP ($395/month):
Our Premium members receive:

  • Pin code access to our workspaces and tools from 7am - midnight daily

  • one personal shelf for storage (18”x 36” x 16”)

  • free wi-fi and utilities

  • free use of our gallery space (rental only; does not include studio commission from gallery sales)   

  • 20% discount to classes and workshops

  • Use of studio recycled “mixed” clay, slips, and glazes.

  • Free kiln firing for any item smaller than 12” in any direction ($0.06 per cubic inch for items over 12” and refires)

Members may add darkroom use for a supplemental charge of $65 per month and/or woodshop use for a supplemental charge of $95 per month.

STANDARD MEMBERSHIP ($295/month):
Our Standard Members receive:

  • Pin code access to our workspaces and tools from 7am - midnight daily

  • one personal shelf for storage (18”x 36” x 16”)

  • free wi-fi and utilities

  • free use of our gallery space (rental only; does not include studio commission from gallery sales)   

  • 15% discount to classes and workshops

  • Use of studio recycled “mixed” clay, slips, and glazes

Firing Fees are not included: $0.05 per cubic inch for items under 12” and $0.06 per cubic inch for items 12” and over in any direction. Re-firing is $0.06 per cubic inch. Members may add darkroom use for a supplemental charge of $65 per month and/or woodshop use for a supplemental charge of $95 per month.

LIMITED MEMBERSHIP ($195/month):
Our Limited Members receive:

  • Studio access during our public hours: 12-9pm daily (excluding holidays when the studio is closed)

  • 10% discount to classes and workshops      

  • Use of studio recycled “mixed” clay, slips, and glazes  

  • free use of our gallery space (rental only; does not include studio commission from gallery sales)    

  • free wi-fi and utilities

Limited membership does not include storage or firing fees. Shelves can be rented for an additional $25 per shelf/per month. Firing Fees are: $0.05 per cubic inch for items under 12” and $0.06 per cubic inch for items 12” and over in any direction. Re-firing is $0.06 per cubic inch. Woodshop and darkroom supplements are not offered with the Limited Membership. 

DARKROOM ONLY MEMBERSHIP ($195/month):
Our Darkroom Only Members receive:

  • Pin code access from 7am - midnight daily

  • Unlimited darkroom rental

  • 10% discount to classes and workshops  

  • free wi-fi and utilities

  • free use of our gallery space (rental only; does not include studio commission from gallery sales)

WOODSHOP ONLY MEMBERSHIP ($285/month):
Our Woodshop Only Members receive:

  • Pin code access to our woodshop from 7am - midnight daily

  • one personal shelf for storage (18”x 36” x 16”)

  • free wi-fi and utilities

  • free use of our gallery space (rental only; does not include studio commission from gallery sales)   

  • 10% discount to classes and workshops

 

short term

studio rental

Our studio may also be rented for short term projects to artists and gallerists who need a fully furnished and equipped studio to finish projects or prepare for exhibitions. Short Term Rental does not include kiln firings, discounts, storage or any of our materials. Short Term Rental is subject to project approval and includes only space and tools. You must email tina@alterworkstudios.com to get approved. Once approved you will be able to use the space with a studio monitor present.

Our short term rates are as follows: Weekly Fee: $ 200, Daily Fee: $ 120, Hourly Fee: $ 20 Storage Shelf: $25

Please note: Prices are per person; collaborators and assistants are required to pay the same rental fees.

 

art fabrication

AlterWork Studios offers art fabrication services. Our backgrounds in fine art and design, provide us with proficient and masterly experience in a wide range of materials and techniques. We strive to collaborate with artists and designers in all stages of art-making, from concept and prototyping to on-site rigging and installation with excellent attention to detail.

For art fabrication services please email: tina@alterworkstudios.com

 

GALLERY SPACE

Our gallery space is free for our members to use and can be rented by others for shows, art performance, installation and artists talks. It is open to the public from 12pm - 9pm daily.

Please contact us to inquire about availability and rental rates.

The gallery is not available for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. Proposals are being accepted for 2025.

 

membership

AlterWork Studios offers artists full access to a multi-disciplinary facility for independently produced projects. Artists work in a productive atmosphere alongside their peers. Participants should have experience in the techniques and the equipment they wish to use. Technical assistance is not included in the Studio Membership, but is available at additional cost. Studios are open to US and international artists.

During the application process, you will be asked to fill out a registration form pertaining to your artistic activity, contact and payment information, for our records and security. Artists are not required to sign a lease or commit to a specific duration however we do require signed studio guidelines to commence and one month notice to end your studio membership. All studio property and keys must be returned if borrowed, workspace and storage areas must be completely cleaned and vacated of all of the artist’s artwork, materials and tools by the end hour of your rental.

 

location

AlterWork Studios is located 10 minutes from Midtown Manhattan in Long Island City's growing art community sharing the neighborhood with Kaufman Arts District, Flux Factory, Museum of the Moving Image, Socrates Sculpture Park, Isamu Noguchi Museum, Kaufman Astoria Studios, MoMA PS1, Chocolate Factory Theater, transportation and a vibrant community of shops, bars and restaurants.

 

calendar

AlterWork Studios is open daily from 12-9PM. The studio is closed on the following dates:
August 31st - September 2nd
November 28th - Dec 1st
December 24th - December 25th
December 31st - January 1st