Community Space Rental

Artspace Artist Exchange with Brian “Hallow Dreamz” Henry and Nancy Xiong, 2022; Image credit: Jen Diaz

Hi-ARTS offers affordable space rentals for community members including artists and
creators of all disciplines whose values align with ours with subsidized rates for dance artists.

Hi-ARTS is committed to supporting and uplifting the development of artists and creators of the Global Majority and has a legacy of supporting artists working in Hip-Hop and urban aesthetics for over twenty years. If you’re an artist developing new work and in need of private space to work, create and/or share, please continue reading to learn more. While all are welcome to apply, we aim to prioritize BIPOC communities. To learn more about our history and values, click here.

  • Prior to submitting a rental request, all artists must complete our JOIN RENTAL COMMUNITY form. Once approved, all rental requests may be submitted directly to Hi-ARTS Rentals at rentals@hi-artsnyc.org. Please allow 24 hours / 1 business day for a response. If the request is approved, renters will receive an electronic intake form and rental agreement via ADOBE Sign. The rental agreement includes the protocols for booking or canceling, and rules pertaining to the space. Once the intake form is completed and the agreement is signed, renters will receive a link to submit payment. In addition, renters will receive our COVID policy packet. Read about our COVID policies here.

    NOTE: To allow for a timely and accurate booking, please make the subject line: RENTAL REQUEST_name_date and include specific date(s) and time in the body of the email.

  • Hi-ARTS at El Barrio Artspace PS109
    215 E. 99th Street
    New York, NY

    Rental Hours
    Monday-Friday
    10am-6pm ET

  • Private Rental Rate: $20/hour
    Note: Rentals are for private events. We do not offer rental space for public events.

    Dance Rental Rate: $10/hour

  • • Accessible entryways/pathways/ emergency exits

    • Elevator

    • Accessible signage

    • Accessible restroom(s)

    • Accessible drinking fountain(s)

    • Ample seating outside studios/in a common area

    • Curb cuts on a street block

    • Accessible public transport within 2 blocks

    • Accessible main entrance Keypad or intercom entry

Studio

A flexible, open space ideal for rehearsals, workshops, group readings, and gatherings. 

Features

  • Flexible track lighting

  • Soundboard

  • AUX and Bluetooth speakers

  • Portable mylar mirrors

  • Air-Conditioning User-controlled temperature 

  • Note: Studio 2 is located in a suite with HI-ARTS Administrative offices. 

Studio Permissions

  • Amplified music

Ideal for

  • Large/multiple group rehearsals

  • Asynchronous group rehearsals/workshops

  • Educational sessions

  • Artist talks

  • Movement / Dance rehearsal

  • Staged & Table readings

  • Photoshoots

  • Figure drawing sessions

  • Lecture / Class meetings / Workshop

Accessibility

Laminate sprung floors, white walls, two columns on either side, portable mirrors, track lighting, soundboard, and speakers (AUX & Bluetooth).

Subsidized dance rentals are made possible by the generous support of the Dance/NYC Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program and the Mellon Foundation.

Image credit: Nicole Amaral

Partnership

Subsidized dance rentals are made possible by the generous support of the Dance/NYC Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program and the Mellon Foundation.