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New York
The Invisible Dog Art Center
History + Mission
The Invisible Dog Art Center is housed in a three-story former factory building in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Built in 1863, our 30,000 square foot facility was the site of various industrial endeavors, most notably a belt factory that manufactured the famous Walt Disney invisible dog party trick, after which our center is named. The building remained dormant from the mid 1990s until 2009, when our founder Lucien Zayan opened The Invisible Dog.
The Invisible Dog is dedicated to the integration of innovation in the arts with profound respect for the past. In 2009, the building was restored for safety reasons, but special attention was given to the preservation of its original 1863 form. The rawness of the space is vital to our identity.
The ground floor is used for exhibitions, performances, and public events featuring visual artists, performers, and curators from around the world. This floor also includes a store, a home for independent and commercial designers in various fields.
The second and third floors are divided into over 30 artists’ studios and are integral to the vast creative community of The Invisible Dog.
Established in 2019, la Salle A Manger (SAM) is a private dining room designed by resident artist Anne Mourier, adorned with artworks and with an open kitchen where Lucien Chef Ambition concocts in front of you sophisticated and creative meals elaborated with attention. When you book a lunch or a dinner, or any event, 100% of the proceeds go to the artistic program at The Invisible Dog. It’s like a fundraising gala dinner but only with guests you love and much better food.
Here, art and architecture feed off each other organically. The artists who walk through our doors infuse our space with their creative energy and make.
The Invisible Dog Art Center a unique home for the arts.
Recent News
The Invisible Dog Art Center News - November 8, 2023
Dear Friends, They say that November is the 3Fs month: Family, Friends, and Food. I would squeeze in another F: Fundraiser. Our annual campaign ends on Saturday November 11 at 7pm (New York time) and without being too optimistic, I…
Read More »The Invisible Dog Annual Fundraiser And New Movie
Dear Friends, Like every year, in October, it's our annual fundraiser and I come to you to ask for your generous support and of course to enjoy the annual video! Watch the movie directed by Adrianna Dufay and Mac Premo for our annual…
Read More »The Invisible Dog Art Center News - October 5, 2023
The beautiful month of October has arrived. Why so beautiful? October is a 10 (even if he was born an 8). In October, we can enjoy everyone and everything without September's frenzy. In October, there are so many birthdays to celebrate: Emma,…
Read More »The Invisible Dog Art Center Guess Who is Coming at The Invisible Dog this Week
Dear Friends, The newly renovated Center for Brooklyn's History re-opened last week with an exhibition, Brooklyn is..., that celebrates the people and neighborhoods of our diverse, richly textured borough. I was very honored and proud to be part…
Read More »Dance Summer Workshop at The Invisible Dog
Dear Friends, Would you like to move and dance with us in August? French choreographer Thierry Thieû Niang is back to Brooklyn for a summer dance workshop at 51 Bergen street from August 21 to 31, 2023. The workshop is free of charge and…
Read More »A Summer at The Invisible Dog
Dear Friends, On this beautiful day - sun, breeze, birds tweeting - I can't help humming this french song from Les Negresses Vertes, Voilà l'été, Voilà l'été... / Here's summer, Here's summer. Summer…
Read More »Exhibition - National Scrollathon: New York Edition by Steven and William Ladd at The Invisible Dog
The Invisible Dog Art Center presents an exhibition by artists Steven and William Ladd. The exhibition traces their 16 year history of their community engagement program Scrollathon which was born of their belief in the extraordinary capacity of…
Read More »The Invisible Dog Art Center - From Today to the Spring
Dear Friends, Only six Tuesdays separate us from the first days of Spring. In six weeks, we will emerge from our cocoon, our outfits will get lighter, our tables will become greener, the amount of sunshine will grow and we will all turn into…
Read More »The Invisible Dog Art Center - Happy New Year 2023
Dear Friends, Happy 2023 to all of you. The winter season has started in NYC with a multitude of festivals of opera, danse, music, theater and performances. Our dear colleagues from Under The Radar (until January 22), Exponential (until…
Read More »The Invisible Dog Art Center News Together - December 2022
Dear Friends, The beautiful month of December is here. First of all, thank you so so very much for your being such wonderful supporters. Once again this year, we broke our fundraising record thanks to your extreme generosity. We are now…
Read More »The Invisible Dog Art Center : Last Weeks Of Our Annual Fundraising Campaign
Dear Honey Buns, It took me 3 days to recover from the incredible amount of love - and donations - you sent for the birthday -matching day. Thank you, thank you, thank you! We have are entering into the last two weeks of the fundraiser - the…
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