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LUME  /  393 Broadway, NYN 40.7185°  W 74.0029°
Event Spaces / NYC

Art Gallery Rental in Tribeca, NYC

A 5,400 sq ft exhibition space at 393 Broadway with 16 ft tin ceilings, hanging-ready walls, and a four-year history of producing artist exhibitions through SUBJECTIVE.art.

Overview

Rent an art gallery space in Tribeca with 5,400 sq ft across three floors, 16 ft tin ceilings, with a track record of 250+ artist shows

Panel discussion at LUME Studios with immersive backdrop

Art gallery rentals at LUME are for artists, curators, and galleries that want exhibition space with character. The room itself is the first piece in the show. 16 foot tin ceilings from 1867, exposed cast iron columns, original brick walls in the Lofts, and 5,400 square feet of multi-floor exhibition layout. Three distinct rooms that can run a single show across multiple floors or host three concurrent exhibitions under one roof. The Immersive Studio for large-scale installations and projection-based work. LOFT 2 for intimate solo shows with a SoHo loft aesthetic. LOFT 4 for opening receptions with kitchen and bar service in frame.

LUME Studios is the Tribeca art gallery rental that artists and curators book when the venue is part of the work. Through SUBJECTIVE.art, LUME has produced over 100 artist shows in this building.

Solo exhibitions, group shows, immersive installations, NFT and digital art experiences. The infrastructure (lighting, projection, hanging hardware, bar service) is already in place. Artists arrive with the work, not a vendor list.

How It Works

What to expect

How an art show actually runs at LUME

A curator or gallery books the space for a 1-3 week exhibition run. Install happens 2-3 days before opening night. Lighting is tuned per piece. The bar is configured for opening reception. Doors open at 7 PM, the artist talks at 8, and the gallery stays open by appointment or open hours for the remainder of the run. For shows with multiple artists or sections, the three floors let each artist have their own room without compromise. The opening reception flows through the Immersive Studio for the main installation, LOFT 2 for an intimate viewing salon, and LOFT 4 for the post-opening dinner if the show is high-touch.

Why the room is the differentiator

Most NYC gallery rentals are neutral white cubes with low ceilings and fluorescent lighting. LUME's exhibition space has the architecture of a 19th-century industrial loft (tin ceilings, exposed columns, 14-foot height) with the technical infrastructure of a contemporary production studio (16 projectors, 17-speaker spatial audio, DMX lighting). The result is a room that does not flatten the work. A painting hangs against original brick and reads stronger. A sculpture stands under a 14-foot ceiling and gets the negative space it deserves. A projection-based piece runs at scale across 360° of wall surface. The room flatters the work the way a gallery should.

For artists, curators, and galleries scaling up

SUBJECTIVE.art has produced 250+ artist shows in this building over the past four years. The program has produced solo debuts, group exhibitions, immersive multimedia shows, NFT and Web3 art experiences, and crossover shows with brand partners. Artists who exhibit at LUME often return for larger second shows. Curators use the multi-floor layout to produce shows that would require three separate gallery bookings elsewhere. See past art shows or book a walkthrough to see the space.

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02 / Inside LUME

We don't just host events.
We produce them from the ground up

01 / Immersive Setting

Immersive setting

5,400 sq ft across five levels with 360° projection mapping on every wall and floor. Custom branded environments built by our in-house team. RGB Astera spotlights with full color control. The room becomes whatever your event needs.

02 / Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Michelin-caliber kitchen built with input from Michelin-star chefs. Bring your preferred chef or one of our trusted catering partners. Full bar service available with wine, beer, spirits, and custom cocktails crafted around your event.

03 / Audio & visual

Audio Visual

17-speaker JBL spatial audio engineered for music and speech. Multi-camera capture, live streaming, professional mics, 4K displays in every room. Fast Wi-Fi and full electrical infrastructure for any production scale.

04 / enhancements

Enhancements

Broadway-facing marquee for arrival messaging. In-house photo and video team with next-day content delivery. Custom 360° projection content built for your event. Step-and-repeat installations, full event signage, and on-site coordination.

03 / Spaces

Spaces Available at 393 Broadway


Immersive Studio

The 3,400 sq ft main floor + Basement lounge with 360° immersive projection mapping. Up to 200 standing, 120 seated. Custom-branded environments wall-to-wall, theater-grade 17-speaker JBL audio, RGB Astera spotlights, fast Wi-Fi, fully reconfigurable for any event format.

Standing
200
Seated
120
Projection
360°
Audio
17× JBL
Sq Ft
3,400
Floor
STREET
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Immersive Studio wall projectionImmersive Studio overhead view

Loft 4

LOFT 4 is our intimate fourth floor space for up to 75 guests. Authentic SoHo cast iron loft setting with exposed brick from 1867, on-site Michelin-caliber kitchen with dining tables, and 4K display with Apple TV. Used for private dinners, executive meetings, masterclasses, press previews, and intimate brand events.

Seated
40
Standing
70
Kitchen
Michelin
Display
4K Apple TV
Sq Ft
2,000
Floor
4th
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Immersive Studio wall projectionImmersive Studio overhead view

Loft 2

LOFT 2 is a flexible second floor loft for groups up to 60. It comes with a large wall projections, high speed Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette, with layouts that move easily between conference, classroom, and workshop setups.

Use it on its own for lunch meetings, catered presentations, and workshops, or as a breakout room, green room, or VIP space alongside a larger event downstairs.

Seated
50
Standing
90
Sq Ft
2000
Floor
2nd
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LOFT 2 second floor loft at LUME StudiosLOFT 2 second floor loft with immersive projection at LUME Studios

Frequently asked questions

What kind of art shows work at LUME?

Solo exhibitions, group shows, gallery pop-ups, art fairs, curator-led shows, NFT and digital art exhibitions, photography shows, sculpture installations, and immersive multimedia art. Both emerging and established artists. The space scales from intimate 40-piece shows in the lofts to large-scale installations across the entire 5,400 sq ft.

How long can I rent the gallery space?

From a single opening night to multi-week exhibition runs. Most art gallery rentals at LUME are between 3 days and 3 weeks. Longer-term residencies are available by arrangement, particularly through SUBJECTIVE.art partnerships.

Can the walls be used for hanging artwork?

Yes. The Immersive Studio has white-painted walls suitable for direct hanging with picture rails and standard installation hardware. The lofts have brick, cast iron column, and wood-clad sections that can be used as architectural backdrop or covered with display walls if a clean white-cube aesthetic is needed.

What lighting is available for the artwork?

Permanent RGB Astera spotlights with full color control, camera-ready ambient lighting, and track lighting in the lofts. Lighting can be tuned per piece and per gallery section. For immersive or projection-based work, the 360° projection mapping system can serve as an active visual layer alongside the physical work.

Do you host art openings and receptions?

Yes. Full bar service, catering coordination, music infrastructure, and event production are available for opening nights. Many galleries book an opening reception followed by a multi-week exhibition run with daily public hours.

Can I show digital art, video art, or projection-based work?

Yes. LUME has 16 projectors with 360° immersive coverage, 17-speaker JBL spatial audio, and DMX-controlled lighting. The space was built for projection-mapped and screen-based art. Many shows combine physical work with projected layers.

How does LUME compare to a traditional NYC gallery space?

Traditional NYC galleries are white cubes optimized for one type of show. LUME is a multi-floor exhibition space with architectural character, modular display options, and the technical infrastructure to handle immersive and projection-based work alongside traditional hung pieces. See past art shows or book a walkthrough.

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