About

FAR–NEAR Studio Hours is an artist-run community space located in Chinatown, New York City, designed for the presentation, creation and connection of Asian artists across disciplines through talks, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, roundtables and small gatherings. Visit our programming page and follow announcements on our social media for upcoming events.

Archive & Shop

FAR–NEAR publishing and projects alongside a curated selection of art books, prints, zines and literature are available to purchase at the studio.

In addition, Lulu has made her personal archive of Asian publications available as a resource for visitors to read, browse, study and discuss.

We are open by appointment only Fridays and Saturdays. Contact info@far-near.media to visit.

Rentals & Pitches

If you are interested in getting involved, hosting a talk, screening, photo/video shoot or showroom, or would like to pitch us an idea for an exhibition or pop-up, please reach out to info@far-near.media with the subject: FAR–NEAR Studio Hours – Pitch.

Please note we prioritize Asian artists, independent projects, and respectful and culturally tuned sponsored events. As we are primarily self-funded and otherwise donation-based and limited in resources, we will charge a sliding scale fee and require a security deposit for use of the space. All events must be invite-only with a maximum capacity of 45 guests.

Financial Disclosure

We are a self-funded platform operating without advertising or external investments. Our founder commits to a personal financial deficit each year with our small team working diligently outside of their day jobs to deliver the highest quality annually-printed books, community space, online editorials, anti-racism newsletters, charitable fundraisers, music playlists and social media to our community.

You can support us by purchasing our books, subscribing to our book club and volunteering or contributing tax-exempt donations via our fiscal sponsor The Field. We also accept Venmo at @far-near (not tax exempt). We appreciate your consideration and contribution!