A reimagined performance and incubator space dedicated to the artists of New York City

547 West 26th Street
As we near the end of our first year, a look back at some of the magic our artists & partners have brought to Chelsea Factory. ✨ Thank you @HBDance for the beautiful narration! Now more than ever, Chelsea Factory is a place for NYers to find connection, inspiration & joy!
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✨Cheers to our Chelsea Factory community near and far! As our final chapter comes to a close, a heartfelt thank you to Chelsea Factory’s artists, friends, neighbors, staff, and supporters for helping bring the Chelsea Factory vision to life.
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Since opening our doors, we have served 5,000+ NYC-based artists; proudly welcomed 50,000+ audience members back to live performances; produced 300+ public performances and free events; and partnered with 200+ artistic and community organizations.
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While the curtain may be closing on West 26th Street, the impact of our incredible artists and partners will continue to grow. Thank you for joining us!
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🎻 💥 We have great memories of ARKAI at 2022’s Festival (pictured here @ChelseaFactory) 🎵 Don’t miss their NYC Record release show at @JoesPub tonight Tue Sep 10 in NYC! 📸 @FadiKheir | artwork by Jonathan Van Dyke #classicalmusic #nycconcerts
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Happy West Side Fest weekend! This annual celebration of arts and culture on the West Side of Manhattan includes free admission to orgs throughout the city. I was thrilled to join the kickoff this morning; check out all the events this weekend here: westsidefest.nyc/
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🚨 In partnership with Sō Percussion, we’re pleased to offer a small number of $10 tix to @sopercussion's Big Benefit Concert & Party! The evening will feature performances from Sō Percussion, Caroline Shaw, Pan In Motion (feat. Dr. Kendall K. Williams), & Michael J. Love!
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We’re thrilled to return to @ChelseaFactory on April 3rd for a program of world premieres & recent works! $10 tickets: chelseafactory.org/ice-cf24
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👏 Thrilled that @BombaySapphireA's “Saw This Made This” activation at Chelsea Factory just won @BizBash's Best Press Event!  Last May, our space transformed into an immersive gallery, a studio for Ai-Da the robot artist, and a full Bombay bar. 🤖🍸
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As always, this innovative event rental directly subsidized artists’ use of our space. Congrats to all our partners involved!  📷: courtesy of Bombay Sapphire
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Join RudduR Dance on 1/25-1/27 for the world premiere of Christopher Rudd’s powerful trilogy WITNESS. Mixing traditionally white styles of contemporary ballet & circus, WITNESS leads an ambitious dialogue in 3 parts—YESTERDAY, TODAY, & now...TOMORROW—focused on race in the US.
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🚨 Exciting things to come in 2024, including Under The Radar & our inaugural Showcases at the Factory series in January (tickets on sale now!). Stay tuned for additional programming announcements, including more Free at the Factory community events! 💫 #ChelseaFactory
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From our friends at @TheJoyceTheater! Don't miss The Joyce Theater's 8th annual American Dance Platform from January 9-14. This year’s lineup will include 3 unique programs, including CF '23 Resident Artist Soles of Duende! Learn more: tinyurl.com/AmericanDancePla…
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✨Our warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season & Happy New Year! Thank you to the incredible artists, organizations, supporters & community members for bringing our space to life in new & exciting ways. We look forward to welcoming you back to Chelsea Factory in 2024!✨
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Thank you so much for joining us!
An inspiring night at The Big Give with IndieSpace at the @ChelseaFactory! 🎭✨ I had the honor of selecting a grant winner, celebrating the vibrant world of indie theater. It was held on Giving Tuesday, and this year, IndieSpace was thrilled to award 60 ‘Pay Your People’
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🎞️ Don't miss “Extinction Rituals - Video Installation” from Resident Artist duo Ximena Garnica & Shige Moriya of @LEIMAYatCAVE! Join us to experience a celebration of the lives of animals, plants & environments from the places Ximena & Shige call home—Japan, Colombia, & NY.
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2 ways to experience this immersive piece! ✨Video Installation: Thurs, 12/7 - Sun, 12/10 ✨LUDUS, movement-based class: Sat, 12/9 & Sun, 12/10 at 10:00am 🎟️chelseafactory.org/upcoming
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