NoMAA Studios

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 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 NoMAA Skedda – our studio booking platform.

Individual Artist Memberships pay at a subsidized hourly rehearsal rate and are intended for non-commercial use only.

Teaching Artist Memberships allow for small-group ticketed classes.

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.

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.

booking for registered members and studio AVAILABILITY CALENDAR can be found HERE

NoMAA’S NEW PHOTO STUDIO! 

Join our membership program now and get access to our brand-new 600-sq ft photography studio. Equipped with:

  • 10 Multi-colored seamless backdrops with chain-operated wall mount
  • 6 15lb sandbags
  • 4 C-stands
  • 2 Matthews apple wooden box
  • 1 Matthews black flag (24″ x 36″)
  • 1 E-image aluminum tri-pod with gh03 fluid head
  • 3 Aputure 60x bi-color led flood lights
  • 1 Aputure spotlight mini zoom
  • 1 Westcott eyelighter 3 (silver/black & sunlight/white)
  • 1 Profoto a2 monolight
  • 1 Profoto clic softbox octa
  • 1 Connector remote for Sony cameras
  • 1 Connector remote for Canon cameras

FAQ’s

  • NoMAA does not rent out the first floor gallery space for any purpose and has no rental space for art exhibitions.
  • NoMAA does not have full-time private studio space.
  • Artist members may not charge a fee to participate in any activities in the studios. A Teaching Artist membership is required to hold ticketed classes.
  • Members renting any studio are responsible for leaving the space broom-swept, in the same condition as the studio was found. Contact the Studio Manager right away with any issues.
  • Your payment method will be charged at the time of booking.
  • Cancellations made with at least 24 hours notice will result in an automatic credit for the booking and are eligible for a refund by written request. Cancellations within 24 hours are eligible for credit only. Failure to show up for your booking or to notify NoMAA of cancellation will incur a full charge for the booking.

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 prior to your reservation to facilitate check-in.
  • Adults will be asked for ID.
  • All bags will be screened upon entry.