The Active Space

566 Johnson Ave Brooklyn, NY, 11237 United States

The ACTIVE SPACE is a pro­gres­sive arts cen­ter in the fast grow­ing com­mu­nity of Bush­wick, Brook­lyn. Once a feather factory, this three story 100 year old building was completely gutted to become the new home to thirty seven artists’ studios as well as a new 1600 sf Art Gallery. The Active Space is a green and secure building comprised of affordable, well lit, high ceiling, clean, private studios - designed specifically for serious artists to advance their craft and careers.

The configuration, design, amenities and general feel of the studios and building truly provide those elements most important for promoting the creative environment in which our members thrive.

The ACTIVE SPACE has become known for this pleasant and peaceful environment, free of distractions and imbued with a strong sense of community and camaraderie of our members. Community is paramount within the ACTIVE SPACE and is what sets this venue apart from other buildings housing artist studios. Artist work within the privacy of their own studios but are afforded the opportunity to collaborate with one another as well as exhibit and plan shows within the space.

STUDIOS

The ACTIVE SPACE provides a nurturing environment for working artists who rent individual studio spaces. To ensure both high quality work and professional commitment, artists are juried through a supported application and review process. The goal of the space is to provide artists with an exciting, thought-provoking creative environment. Selected artists participate in open studios and other events sharing our process with the greater community of Bushwick.

Verizon FiOS WiFi access
Each studio is private with own locks and keys
Windows and floor to ceiling walls
24/7 electronic key access
plenty of on street parking
CitiBike dock across the street
short walk to the L train
One year leases
Freight elevator access
off street loading dock elevator access
Large communal sinks and bathrooms on each floor
Storage space available
Access to large dumpsters
25/7 surveillance both inside and out
personal cell phone door buzzer (so you never miss a package)
and to top it all off there is a coffee shop next door

what more could you ask for!?

STUDIO APPLICATION

To apply email us your portfolio or website!

activespacestudios@gmail.com

This process is to make sure that prospective artists are a good match for the space and our community as well as encourage diversity in artistic practice and personal background.

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Building WiFi

password is posted in the hallway by the bathroom. Posters are often torn down so please check another floor if your floor happens to be missing your poster.

How to use the buzzer:

Your guests can find your name in the directory or just buzz your studio number. The buzzer will then call your personal cell phone number that you provided on your lease. The guest can talk to you over your phone and to let them in you simply press the number “9” button on your cell phone. This releases the lock for 30 seconds and they can come inside.

Please do not buzz anyone in if you are not expecting someone or know who they are. For UPS, USPS, FedEx or other deliveries simply instruct them to leave packages on the mail table located on the 1st floor. There is also a deliveries bell that goes to management.

How to use the elevator:

Due to new citywide laws the elevator is NOT allowed to open from the outside (even though we have a safety gate).

This means you must leave the elevator doors open when you leave. Shutting it results in the doors all being locked and unopen able from the outside.


Trash:
Trash should be placed in the dumpsters OUTSIDE in the gated area NOT in the hallway.

If you do not have a gate key please contact activespacestudios [at] gmail

Trash day is Thursday.

Please do not leave large items in the yard to be thrown out.

The trash cans in the stair well are for small items only, not for your big bags of studio rubbish. If you are cleaning out your trash can in studio please take the trash bag out to the dumpster.

PLEASE DO NOT PUT FOOD IN THE TRASH BINS INSIDE.

FOOD WASTE = PESTS

For building related issues please contact:

activespacestudios {at} gmail