10 Artists' Homes And Studios You Can Visit In New York
While galleries and alternative exhibition spaces abound in New York both in and out of the city, there’s nothing more intimate or contextual than viewing a work of art from within an artist’s home or studio. Below we profile a list of ten artists’ homes and studios that you can visit and tour in New York, both historical and contemporary, as unparalleled exhibition spaces that remain frozen in time, yet indefinitely relevant.
1. The Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
Museum
2. The Alice Austen House
Museum
3. Manitoga/The Russel Wright Design Center
Natural Feature, Park
4. The Judd Foundation
Building, Museum
5. Louise Bourgeois’ House and Studio
Building
6. The Thomas Cole National Historic Site (Cedar Grove)
Museum, School
7. Olana State Historic Site
Church, School
8. Arthur Dove/Helen Torr Cottage
Museum, Library, Post Office, Store
Museum of Arts and Design Artists’ Studios
In addition to its contemporary art galleries and various exhibitions (both permanent and special), the Museum of Arts and Design is the only New York City museum that allows visitors to interact with artists at work through their Open Studio Program. The art process is often a mystery, thus their Open Studio Program allow visitors to witness and subsequently understand the creative process through a unique behind-the-scenes experience. The museum is open year round from Tuesdays through Sundays.
Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY, USA +1 212 299 7777
Pioneer Works
Pioneer Works, founded by artist Dustin Yellin in 2012, is an organization located in a renovated manufacturing warehouse. It now houses artists’ studios, exhibition and performance spaces, a science lab, and a recording studio. This is a required visit for those interested in seeing artists involved in the collaborative process and their final products. Artists in residence studios are open the public Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 6pm, and tours are available upon request.
Pioneer Works, 159 Pioneer Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA +1 718 596 3001
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