Thread Waxing Space (Gallery)

Thread Waxing Space (est. 1991-closed 2001) was a not-for-profit exhibition space located at 476 Broadway in New York City. Curators and independent curators organized solo and group exhibitions, performances, readings, musical events, film screenings, lectures, and discussion panels. In addition to their exhibition program, music/performance program and a special Project Room, Thread Waxing Space also maintained an active education program including workshops for students from elementary and secondary schools, a two-semester course for high school students with special needs, research projects for students and teachers to examine the history of their various communities, and classes for creating artists portfolios.

From the description of Thread Waxing Space records, 1991-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 245521152

From the description of Thread Waxing Space records, 1980s-2001, bulk 1991-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 767864700

Thread Waxing Space (est. 1991-closed 2001) was a not-for-profit exhibition space located at 476 Broadway in New York City.

Curators and independent curators organized solo and group exhibitions, performances, readings, musical events, film screenings, lectures, and discussion panels. In addition to their exhibition program, music/performance program and a special Project Room, Thread Waxing Space also maintained an active education program including workshops for students from elementary and secondary schools, a two-semester course for high school students with special needs, research projects for students and teachers to examine the history of their various communities, and classes for creating artists portfolios.

From the description of Thread Waxing Space records, 1980s-2001, bulk 1991-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 779477639

Founded by Tim Nye, Thread Waxing Space opened in September 1991 on the second floor of 476 Broadway in New York City. Named after the building's previous occupants -- a factory which produced waxed thread -- the non-profit gallery and performance space explored the interdisciplinary nature of the arts and expanded the boundaries of a traditional gallery through diverse programming.

Thread Waxing Space had multiple exhibition spaces, including the main gallery where the gallery's curators and independent curators organized solo and group exhibitions of contemporary artists working in all types of mediums; the Project Room, a space typically showing works of emerging or under-represented artists; and the Kitchenette, showing works by video artists. In addition to solo and group exhibitions, dance performances, readings, musical events, film screening, lectures, discussion panels, benefits, and arts education programs for students were all frequently held at Thread Waxing Space.

Exhibitions in the main gallery and the Project Room typically ran concurrently for 4-6 weeks. One of the more prominent exhibits held at Thread Waxing Space was "Beck & Al Hansen: Playing With Matches," an exhibit of artworks by musician and songwriter Beck and his grandfather, Fluxus artist Al Hansen. Other artists with solo exhibitions at Thread Waxing Space include Leonardo Drew and Virgil Marti. Thread Waxing Space closed in 2001.

From the guide to the Thread Waxing Space records, 1980s-2001, (Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution)