chashama's visual arts program provides space for artists to create and present their work.

Our studios & exhibition programs are open only to New York City-based artists, which includes the 5 boroughs.

1st floor interior, chashama's 57th Street Studios

Applying for studio space
To be notified as studios become available, please join chashama's ('opportunities list for artists'). When you are notified, you will be asked to send us a studio application. To submit, please click this studio application pdf form. For more information about studio space, please click studio space.

Applying for exhibition space
We normally accept applications for exhibit space on an ongoing basis. Exhibits made in association with other organizations or venues may be an exception. See application deadlines here. To submit, use this pdf exhibit application form.

Click here for chashama ABC at 169 Avenue C; for other of our spaces, please go to our Locations page. For more information about exhibits at chashama, please click our exhibits page.

Who is eligible?

All visual artists may apply for studio or exhibit spaces in chashama's regular programming. Exhibits with or through other organizations or venues may have guidelines specific to them. (Click here for special exhibits.) Applications will be reviewed and chosen by panel.

Reserve artists may re-apply in the next application period by simply sending in a new application form (or they may send a full application packet if they wish).

An artist who has been granted space in one part of the Visual Arts Program may apply for space from another part of chashama's programs.

Questions? email celso.chashama@gmail.com

IMPORTANT: Tips for Artists
Here's a few helpful guides to being prepared to install your art into a gallery/space. You can consider this your artistic "Bat Belt".

Make sure you have the following tools:
- 4' level [You could buy a manual level or a laser level, which are also quite affordable and work great. BTW- Be sure to select one that fits your need. Some go around corners and some make longer lines, so pick wisely.]
- decent quality hammer
- screwdrivers [phillips head & flat head]
- pliers
- drill [for people installing large or non-traditionally hung work]
- drill bits
- proper picture hooks [They hold large amounts of weight, but leave a very small hole. They can also be removed, stored and reused in the future, which saves money.]
- pencils [Never use pen or marker on the wall. It takes a lot of work to get it off and costs more in paint and labor.]
- any hardware or hanging materials [i.e. screws, nails, double sided tape, etc.]

IMPORTANT - Make sure you go to the gallery or space.
You can't always rely on measurements and verbal explanations to have a clear understanding of how your work will look. This has been the source of many problems; not knowing what the walls are made of, maximum hanging load, visibility to the street, size of the entrance, etc.

Being prepared can make the difference in having a smooth, enjoyable install or hoping others have exactly what you need and/or having to find a store to get what you need, creating more distractions and stress. It's one of the best investments you'll make toward your artistic future.

For under $125, you can have everything you need. That's nearly the price of 4 drinks w/tip at a NYC club. [LOL]

chashama continues its tradition of providing space, technical and equipment support to the New York City arts community. Have a great installation! :)-