New Yorkers know that the art world is a notoriously difficult one to penetrate.  In the country’s art capital, big galleries are often inaccessible to just-out-of-school artists, and it is increasingly difficult for experimental artists to receive the funding and recognition they deserve.  Fortunately, small artist collectives like The Kitchen are determined to bring under-recognized artists to the forefront of the art scene.

One of the city’s foremost nonprofit centers for visual and performance art, The Kitchen was founded in 1971 by artists Woody and Steina Vasulka.   Their goal was to provide a safe place for both new and established artists to take creative risks.  Over the years, The Kitchen became known as a hotbed of creative experimentation, as well as a career-launching venue for up-and-coming artists with a flair for the avant garde.  In the three decades since its inception, the collective has showcased an impressive range of visionary artists, many of whom have gone on to earn international prominence, including Lucinda Childs, John Cage, Gary Hill, and Constance de Jong.

Dedicated to identifying each generation’s talent, The Kitchen continually gathers submissions from young artists from around the world.  In addition to curated gallery exhibitions, the organization regularly hosts live performances by local artists, which implement elements of theater, music and dance.

In a city where thousands of artists are competing for recognition, The Kitchen is a place where artists can gather and collaborate with like-minded colleagues.