NoMAA wishes to make the space a community resource, open for rentals to individual artists and community-based organizations. Our goal is to support and advance the work of emerging and established artists in any artistic medium in Northern Manhattan. NoMAA is continuing our mission to create a cultural and artistic corridor in Upper Manhattan.
NOTE: The studios are on the second floor with no elevator access
NoMAA STUDIOS @4140 are available for rent hourly or daily:
- Monday – Saturday, 8am – 8pm
- Sunday – 8am-6pm (4-hour minimum bookings on Sundays)
STUDIO PROTOCOL
Membership is required to book studio space. Become a member here and then email studios@nomaanyc.org to request access. You will be emailed a login for self-booking from AllBooked/Skedda – our studio booking platform.
- Individual Artist Memberships ($50/ year or $25/year for degree-seeking students) pay at a subsidized hourly rehearsal rate and are intended for non-commercial use only. Current hourly rates range from $15-$25/hour.
- Small Arts Business Memberships ($150/year) allow for small group ticketed classes or workshops at rates from $35-$50/hour.
BOOKING
Requests made with less than 3 days notice require confirmation from NoMAA’s Studio Manager at studios@nomaanyc.org and will be honored if availability and building hours permit.
Evening bookings (after 5 PM) must be scheduled at least one week in advance.
All Sunday bookings have a 4-hour booking minimum and must be arranged via email with NoMAA’s Studio Manager.
Self-booking is available at all other times.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- You must have a card on file to create a booking. Your booking will be charged within 72 hours of the scheduled date.
- Bookings can be edited or canceled online up to 72 hours before the scheduled start time.
- If you’re within the 72-hour window and can’t keep your booking, you may reschedule with at least 24 hours’ notice by emailing the studio manager at studios@nomaanyc.org. Please note that rescheduled reservations are final.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of the start time cannot be rescheduled, and we are unable to issue refunds.
For inquiries regarding rates for small businesses, Non-Profit Organizations, and corporations, or questions regarding any booking request, please contact NoMAA’s Studios Manager at studios@nomaanyc.org or by phone at (646) 844-3322. We will respond to your request based on order of priority.
STUDIOS DETAILS:
STUDIO 4 – 1066 sf
HEPA air filter, two full walls of mirrors, Bluetooth speaker, sprung dance floor, capacity 50 persons
STUDIO 3 – 840 sf
HEPA air filter, full wall of mirrors, Bluetooth speaker, sprung dance floor, capacity 40 persons
STUDIO 2 – 812 sf
HEPA air filter, Bluetooth speaker, capacity 40 persons
STUDIO 1 – 600 sf
HEPA air filter, Bluetooth speaker, capacity 35 persons
POLICIES:
The entrance for NoMAA’s office and Studios is located on West 176th Street, just east of Broadway, at the United Palace Stage Door.
Depending on programming at the United Palace, the entrance may also be through the double doors on the corner of 176/Broadway. For public events, the entrance door may be on Broadway between 175/176 Streets, next to the marquee. Always look for the “NoMAA Studios” sign for the open entrance.
- Add a list of participants to your booking in Skedda/AllBooked prior to your reservation to facilitate check-in.
- All bags will be screened by security upon entry.
- Prohibited items include: electric scooters and vaping devices.