Art Studios & Galleries

2021 Creative Studios and Galleries

Queens is home to a plethora of studios, galleries and other creative spaces for artists and afi cionados. While most exhibitions are only online for now, some spaces are open by appointment. And whether virtual or in-person, these artistic institutions off er a wide range of diff erent experiences, including interactive, collaborative, performative and more. Not limited to paintings or sculptures, their programs also include dance and music, and many off er the chance for local artists to contribute their own work. To see what they’re off ering during the pandemic, check their websites.

ART HOUSE ASTORIA

23-35 Broadway, Astoria (347) 738-4148

arthouseastoria.org Th e conservatory for music and art provides proper education in music, art, theater and more for students of all ages at aff ordable prices. Classes are led by trained and experienced teachers in their respective art form with the common goal of ensuring that students have fun while learning proper technique. Hours: varying times throughout the week; Sat., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

CULTURAL COLLABORATIVE JAMAICA

89-31 161 St., Suite 805, Jamaica (718) 526-8700

go2ccj.org Th e organization unites artists, arts organizations, local businesses and educational leaders in eff orts to strengthen community and economic development in Jamaica. CCJ off ers a wide range of collaborative programs that support its members and greatly impact community knowledge of and access to local cultural off erings and tourism opportunities. Hours: weekdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. DORSKY GALLERY CURATORIAL PROGRAMS

11-03 45 Ave., Long Island City (718) 937-6317

dorsky.org Th e nonprofi t is dedicated to promoting contemporary visual arts with programs of independently curated exhibitions, publications, curator’s and artist’s talks, as well as panel discussions that are free. Hours: Th u., - Mon., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS AT FLUSHING TOWN HALL

137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing (718) 463-7700 x 222

fl ushingtownhall.org CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR PROGRAMMING With the tagline “global arts for a global community,” the council’s mission is to present multidisciplinary global arts that engage and educate the communities of Queens, in order to foster mutual appreciation. Th e town hall has a plethora of programs scheduled for the fi rst half of 2020, including concerts, performances, lessons and more. Hours: every day noon - 5 p.m.

FLUX FACTORY

39-31 29 St., Long Island City (347) 669-1406

fl uxfactory.org Th e Flux Factory is a nonprofi t that supports and promotes emerging artists, builds sustainable artist networks and helps retain creative forces in New York City. With dozens of freeto-the-public exhibitions a year, Flux Factory commissions new works from the general public through quarterly open calls in thematic group exhibitions. Th e gallery is open at varying hours throughout the week. Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs Dorsky Gallery Curatorial Programs

JACKSON HEIGHTS ART CLUB

Club’s Studio, located in St. Mark’s Church, 33-50 82 St., Jackson Heights (718) 426-9821

jacksonheightsartclub.org CLUB ACTIVITIES SUSPENDED With the commitment of furthering the knowledge and enjoyment of visual arts throughout Queens, the club off ers memberships to people of all ages. Th e group’s programs include painting demonstrations and art shows. For more information and hours, contact the Jackson Heights Art Club.

JAMAICA CENTER FOR ARTS AND LEARNING

161-04 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica (718) 658-7400

jcal.org JCAL is devoted to off ering quality visual, performing and literary urban arts to the surrounding community, and to provide accessible education programs to encourage participation in the arts. Its programs engage students of all ages in multiple disciplines, such as music, theater and dance performances; fi lm screenings and lectures; contemporary visual arts exhibitions; in-school artist residencies; a series of nearly 50 diff erent arts workshops and free or low-cost aft erschool and summer programs. Hours: Tue. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sat. and Mon., 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. LIC ARTISTS, INC.

5-25 46 Ave., Long Island City (347) 848-0030

licartists.org Th is nonprofi t arts advocacy organization has a mission to increase the development and visibility of professional and emerging artists in Long Island City and throughout Queens. Programs off ered include live drawing workshops, exhibitions and drawing for kids for a small price and at a reduced price for LIC-A members. For more information and hours, contact LIC Artists, Inc.

MRS. GALLERY

60-40 56 Drive, Maspeth (347) 841-6149

mrsgallery.com Mrs. is a contemporary art gallery located away from the geographic center of the New York art world. Th e gallery focuses on off ering a new platform for emerging, underrepresented and mid-career artists, while engaging the surrounding community. Exhibitions feature works from Th e New Art Dealers Alliance artists. Hours: Tue. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat.. 12 - 5 p.m.

NATIONAL ART LEAGUE

44-21 Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston (718) 224-3957

nationalartleague.org Th e nonprofi t organization of professional artists and serious students supports the advancement of the creative arts of drawing, painting and sculpture. Th e National Art League off ers a wide range of instruction from oil and watercolor painting to pastel, drawing, mixed media and children’s classes at multiple levels. Classes run six days a week and exhibitions and galleries are scheduled throughout the year.

QUEENS COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

28-18 Steinway St., Astoria (347) 505-3010

queenscouncilarts.org Th e Queens Council on the Arts looks to foster and develop the arts in Queens and to support individual artists and arts organizations in presenting their cultural diversity. Th e nonprofi t is part of the Kaufman Arts District and is an exciting intersection of arts, commerce, media, advocacy and strategic networking for Queens arts and cultural institutions. Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. RADIATOR ARTS

10-61 Jackson Ave., Long Island City (347) 677-3418

radiatorarts.com Radiator is a gallery that regularly presents contemporary art exhibitions, performances and video programs from local and international curators. Artists range from mid-career to emerging, and are featured at the center’s multiple exhibitions throughout the year. Hours: Fri., 1 - 6 p.m., Sun., 3 - 6 p.m.; select hours through appointment. Topaz Arts Topaz Arts

ROCKAWAY ARTISTS ALLIANCE, INC.

260 Beach 116 St., Rockaway Park (718) 474-0861

rockawayartistsallianace.org Th is nonprofi t looks to encourage and engage youth and senior community members in the arts and cultural activities. RAA’s programs include aft erschool, summer day camp, art classes and in-school art instruction, juried visual art exhibitions and solo shows as well as regularly scheduled musical, performance and literary events. Galleries are open on select weekends when exhibits are running. SELMA AND MAX KUPFERBERG CENTER FOR THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Queens College 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing general offi ce: (718) 570-0920/ box offi ce: (718) 544-2996

kupferbergcenter.org Th e organization based on Queens College’s campus is the largest multidisciplinary arts complex in Queens, and has a mission to provide high-quality, accessible and aff ordable cultural attractions to the community. Other college departments are included in the center, such as the Aaron Copeland School of Music, the Department of Drama, Th eatre and Dance, the Department of Media Studies, the Godwin Ternbach Museum, the Louis Armstrong House Museum and the Queens College Art Center.

TOPAZ ARTS

55-03 39 Ave., Woodside (718) 505-0440

topazarts.org TEMPORARILY CLOSED Topaz Arts is a creative development center, off ering aff ordable space for visual arts exhibitions and dance companies, assisting hundreds of artists in the development and presentation of their works in a transformed warehouse space.