The Lenfest Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary arts venue located in Manhattanville, New York City, and operated by Columbia University School of the Arts. Designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano, this striking facility serves as a hub for exhibitions, performances, screenings, readings, and events that celebrate the diversity and dynamism of the visual and performing arts. The Center acts as both a showcase for Columbia’s student and faculty work and a cultural gateway that connects the university with the broader New York City arts community.

The venue houses several distinct spaces, including the Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery, the Katharina Otto-Bernstein Screening Room, a flexible performance space, and a lecture hall. Through its robust programming, The Lenfest Center fosters innovation in the arts and facilitates dialogue around critical social, political, and cultural issues. It frequently partners with community-based organizations and invites internationally recognized and emerging artists to present their work.

Website: https://www.lenfest.arts.columbia.edu/

Key Services:

– Event and performance venue for visual and performing arts
– Art exhibitions at the Wallach Art Gallery
– Film screenings in the Otto-Bernstein Screening Room
– Lectures, panels, and cultural events
– Venue for Columbia University School of the Arts student showcases
– Community-centered arts programming
– Collaborations with local and international artists
– Accessible venue for public arts engagement in Manhattanville, NYC