Announcing the inauguration of The Private Lounge and The Curator Lab: A New Platform for the Visual Arts at 529 Arts

New York, NY – 9 January 2025 – Eagle Point Properties and Art State LLC are proud to unveil The Private Lounge and The Curator Lab, two innovative spaces designed to meet the evolving needs of art professionals and its community.

Situated at 529 West 20th Street, on the second floor, these venues aim to create a versatile platform where art professionals can relax, work, meet clients, present artworks, hold exhibitions and host events with a flexibility and decorum well aligned with today’s demands.

The Private Lounge will inaugurate on Wednesday, January 22nd, with a champagne tasting and hors d’oeuvres served from 5 PM to 7 PM. To RSVP, please contact Anne-Brigitte Sirois at siroisab@artstate.net or 917.226.3851.

On the same evening, The Curator Lab will open its doors to the public with an inaugural exhibition presented by the Heller Gallery titled Past/Present featuring works by renowned glass artist Toots Zynsky. The exhibition builds on the success of Zynsky’s recent retrospective held at the Newport Museum of Art, which ran from June 8 to December 1, 2024. The Heller Gallery’s opening is from 6 PM to 8PM.

About The Private Lounge

Designed as a boutique amenity space for the art community, The Private Lounge offers a sophisticated and flexible setting tailored for professionals seeking a serene and productive environment within the vibrant Chelsea art district.

Its features include:

Lounge seating, library style workspaces.

Two silent phone rooms and a private office.

A video-conferencing room with soft seating that serves as a private dining area.

A full gym and bathroom area with lockers for convenience and comfort.

A kitchen with refreshments.

About The Curator Lab

Designed as a collaborative gallery space dedicated to special curatorial projects, The Curator Lab is a flexible and dynamic venue partnering with leading galleries, institutions, and artists to present compelling exhibitions that challenge conventional boundaries and spark meaningful dialogue. It is located at 529 West 20th Street, New York, NY, second floor.

Looking Ahead: The Viewing Room

In addition to these spaces, Art State LLC and Eagle Point Properties are developing The Viewing Room, set to debut later this year. This boutique amenity will feature private storage lockers, two private viewing galleries, and an open viewing wall, providing unparalleled functionality for art professionals.

About Art State LLC:

Founded by Anne-Brigitte Sirois, an internationally recognized advocate for the arts, Art State LLC is a premier New York-based consultancy, brokerage and curatorial development firm. Specializing in innovative strategies for gallery and real estate development within the arts, the company plays a pivotal role in shaping environments where creativity, commerce, and community intersect.

Art State LLC’s work extends beyond traditional gallery operations to address the evolving needs of galleries and other professionals in the field. Through groundbreaking initiatives such as the development of interconnected spaces at the 529 Arts building—including The Private Lounge, The Curator Lab, and The Viewing Room—Art State LLC offers a visionary response to the challenges faced by art professionals today. These spaces provide state-of-the-art amenities designed to foster collaboration, adaptability, and high-level engagement, enabling gallerists and other art professionals to thrive in a dynamic cultural landscape.

Under Ms. Sirois’ leadership, Art State LLC continues to be a trailblazer in the art world. From spearheading the migration of galleries from SoHo to Chelsea in the nineties—transforming the area into a global hub for contemporary art—to advising prestigious galleries and institutions, the company has earned a reputation for excellence. Art State LLC remains dedicated to advancing the visual arts through innovative solutions, creating opportunities for professionals to connect, showcase their work, and enrich the cultural fabric of communities worldwide.

About Eagle Point Properties:

Eagle Point Properties is a private real estate firm dedicated to fostering vibrant communities and investing in the evolving needs of the global art ecosystem. With a distinguished portfolio in Manhattan’s Chelsea Arts District, including the 529 Arts building at 529 West 20th Street and its neighboring properties at 515 and 525 West 20th Street, Eagle Point Properties has established itself as a key contributor to this renowned cultural hub.

The firm’s historic buildings are home to a prestigious roster of tenants, including leading galleries such as Jack Shainman Gallery, David Zwirner Gallery, Garth Greenan Gallery, Ricco-Maresca Gallery, Cavin-Morris Gallery, Bruce Silverstein Gallery, Yossi Milo Gallery, ACA Galleries, Dean Borghi Fine Arts, Gallery Hyundai, Kathryn Markel Gallery, Skoto Gallery, Benrubi Gallery, Bill Hodges Gallery, alongside esteemed art conservation groups like ArtCare Conservation and Fine Art Conservation Group. The properties also house foundations including the Leon Polk Smith Foundation, Judith Whitney Godwin Foundation, and Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, as well as key players in art storage and logistics such as Iron Mountain (formerly Crozier Fine Arts).

Through strategic renovations and the development of exclusive amenities, Eagle Point Properties is enhancing its spaces to inspire creativity, collaboration, and innovation. The company’s investments reflect a commitment to supporting the Chelsea community and its legacy as a center for the visual arts.

Headquartered in Manhattan, Eagle Point combines decades of experience with a vision for the future, offering thoughtfully integrated spaces designed to meet the dynamic demands of the art world.