IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding. See photos from their event!
wild project have purchased the building at 195 East 3rd Street, permanently solidifying their artistic home in the East Village of New York City. Learn more here!
IndieSpace has revealed their fall slate of events and grant programs for indie theater artists. See the full lineup here and learn more about the programming!
At the beginning of 2025 IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, took a small but intentional pause-to breathe, to listen, and to realign their direction as an organization.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer, and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo have announced, “NYC Create in Place ,” a pilot program that provides centralized support focused on preserving, accessing, and expanding creative spaces for the city's cultural organizations and creative businesses.
On Monday, December 2nd IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, hosted The Big Give at Chelsea Factory (547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001) and handed out $1000 grant checks to 69 recipients of their annual Pay Your People Grants. See photos from production.
Wild Project launched the #savewildproject campaign to buy its East Village building, ensuring a permanent home for NYC's independent arts. Learn more!
IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, is currently accepting applications for $1000 Pay Your People grants.
Assemblymember Carroll and Senator Salazar introduced the New York City Arts Space Act, aiming to support and expand affordable spaces for artists and cultural organizations in New York City.
IndieSpace joined Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar at the home of the non-profit theatre Bushwick Starr in Bushwick, Brooklyn on Friday to announce the introduction of their bill the 'New York City Arts Space Act'.
IndieSpace released its 2023 annual report, highlighting over $415,000 in grants to artists and venues across New York City. The organization supported more than 20 indie theaters amid post-COVID challenges. Learn more!
DCLA has announced over $210 million in new funding for capital projects at 80 cultural nonprofits across New York City, supporting arts and cultural infrastructure.
The Cultural Solidarity Fund has distributed over $1,000,000 in relief grants to support artists impacted by Covid-19, providing crucial financial assistance to those in the arts community. Learn more about the grants.
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY will bestow Randi Berry, the Executive Director of IndieSpace with their 2024 In Scena! Award for her tireless work in supporting indie theater, including international theater.
IndieSpace has revealed their upcoming slate of grant programs, coworking events, producing workshops, and other resource opportunities for independent theater artists.
On Tuesday, November 28th IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, hosted The Big Give at Chelsea Factory. Check out photos!
IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, has announced the recipients of The Little Venue That Could Program.
The Tow Foundation will award Randi Berry, the Executive Director of IndieSpace, an organization established to disrupt the ongoing displacement of small theaters and to create a new model for equitable funding for the indie theater community, one of its Visionary Leadership Awards.