The Kitchen, New York City
Facts and practical information
The Kitchen is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary avant-garde performance and experimental art institution located at 512 West 19th Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was founded in Greenwich Village in 1971 by Steina and Woody Vasulka, who were frustrated at the lack of an outlet for video art. The space takes its name from the original location, the kitchen of the Mercer Arts Center which was the only available place for the artists to screen their video pieces. Although first intended as a location for the exhibition of video art, The Kitchen soon expanded its mission to include other forms of art and performance. In 1974, The Kitchen relocated to a building at the corner of Wooster and Broome Streets in SoHo, and incorporated as a not-for-profit arts organization. In 1987 it moved to its current location. ()
The Kitchen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Chelsea Market, High Line, Stray Kat Gallery, Pier 62 Skatepark.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is The Kitchen open?
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
- Friday 11 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to The Kitchen?
How to get to The Kitchen by public transport?
Bus
- 10th Avenue & West 15th Street • Lines: M12 (6 min walk)
- 12th Avenue & West 23rd Street • Lines: M23 Sbs (7 min walk)
Metro
- 14th Street • Lines: A, C, E (11 min walk)
- 23rd Street • Lines: A, C, E (11 min walk)
Train
- Pennsylvania Station (19 min walk)
- New York Penn Station (21 min walk)
Ferry
- Hoboken 14th Street (25 min walk)
- Midtown/West 39th Street (27 min walk)
Light rail
- Hoboken Terminal • Lines: Hblr (37 min walk)
- Lincoln Harbor • Lines: Hblr (37 min walk)