JOIN US TO SAVE & PROTECT THE WEST CHELSEA BUILDING

RALLY & PRESS CONFERENCE
Tuesday, June 17 at 4 PM

Please Join Us For This Important Event.
When: Tuesday, June 17, 4:00 PM
Where: In front of the West Chelsea Building

Join Council Member Erik Bottcher, Congressman Jerry Nadler, State Senator Brad Hoylman-SigaI
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Assembly Member Tony Simone are standing with us the artists and tenants of the West Chelsea Building.

DO NOT MISS THIS!
Your presence is requested.

Preserve Affordable Artist Studios at 508-534 West 26th Street

JOIN THE WEST CHELSEA ARTISTS ASSCOCIATION TODAY AND HAVE A VOICE IN OUR FUTURE.

Welcome to the West Chelsea Building Artists Association The West Chelsea Building is the cornerstone of New York’s West Chelsea art and gallery district—an epicenter of global contemporary art and cultural innovation. This legacy began in 1993 when Gloria and Raymond Naftali dedicated their building to the arts, creating an affordable space where artists could work, create, and thrive. Over time, this commitment transformed the building into one of New York City’s most historic hubs for artists and galleries. Today, the building remains a sanctuary for creativity, providing studios for hundreds of artists—ranging from world-renowned figures to emerging talents—and housing some of the top galleries in New York. It serves as the lifeblood of the West Chelsea arts community, hosting major events like the High Line Open Studios and the West Chelsea Artists Open Studio since 2007. In 2023, it proudly launched the inaugural West Chelsea Festival of Art. Now, this vital cultural landmark faces an existential threat from aggressive gentrification. If lost, the disappearance of this iconic landmark would mark the end of one of New York City’s most important creative strongholds—silencing a vibrant center of art and culture.
History and Creativity The West Chelsea Building is a monumental structure and a cornerstone of New York City’s art and cultural landscape. Historically, it was one of the first buildings in America to utilize an innovative poured concrete construction method, making it a true architectural marvel. It also houses one of the original Otis copper-lined passenger elevators, still manually operated to transport visitors from the first to the twelfth floor. Spanning multiple addresses—508, 514, 516, 524, 526, 528, and 543 West 26th Street—the building remains a thriving hub for the arts. Over 85% of its occupied spaces are dedicated to art and art-related activities, including more than 200 artists, 30+ galleries, as well as photographers, designers, architects, and creative enterprises. It also serves as headquarters for several nonprofit organizations, including Art Start, Scrollathon, Visual AIDS for the Arts, ArtBridge, and the Louise Fishman Foundation. For over three decades, the West Chelsea Building has played a pivotal role in shaping the artistic and cultural fabric of New York City. As the epicenter of creativity in West Chelsea, its history must be preserved to ensure it remains a vital stronghold for artists, galleries, and cultural institutions for generations to come. Preserve & Protect Join us in protecting the West Chelsea Building. Together, we can safeguard its legacy and preserve its future for the artistic and cultural vision of today—and tomorrow. Here’s how you can help: • Contact City Officials – Urge local politicians and City Hall to support policies that protect cultural and artistic spaces in New York City • Raise Awareness – Share our mission on social media, in your community, and with arts organizations to rally support. • Support Our Artists – Visit open studios, attend exhibitions, and engage with the artists who call the West Chelsea Building home. • Partner With Us – Connect with nonprofits, cultural groups, and advocacy organizations that can amplify our cause. • Donate & Contribute – Help fund our efforts to preserve this vital artistic hub and fight against gentrification-driven displacement. Donate to WCBAA GO FUND ME Your voice and actions can make a difference. Stand with us to ensure the West Chelsea Building remains a thriving center for artists and cultural innovation for generations to come.
	Art Studios	Galleries	Non-Profits
	CAROLINE VILLARD STUDIO	BERRY CAMPBELL GALLERY	VISUAL AIDS
	Photography	Fashion	Art Installations
	NINA SUBIN STUDIO	COOL FRENCH GIRL	ARTBRIDGE PROJECTS
	Architecture	Publications	Art Auction
	MURDOCK SOLON ARCHITECTS	ART511 MAGAZINE	CAPSULE ART AUCTIONS
	Art Education	Art Events	Art Exhibition
	ARTSTART	WEST CHELSEA ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS	GALERIE LELONG & CO.
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