""Lakay," the Haitian Kreyòl word for "home," "emulates the Caribbean diaspora's sense of home - by boosting culture pride, sense of belonging, and a collective spirit of resilience. "Just like 'Lakay' means a lot more than home to immigrants, we are much more than another studio space - Lakay's values define Atelier Artist's mission,""
""This space was born from our own struggles as artists seeking affordable places to create," "We wanted to build a home where our community can thrive, connect, and celebrate its cultural identity without being priced out of the neighborhoods we helped shape.""
""By amplifying BIPOC, immigrant, queer, and emerging voices, Atelier Artist aims to serve as a cultural anchor and incubator for Brooklyn's artistic future,""
Atelier Artist launched Lakay, an affordable, inclusive co-working studio and residency in Central Brooklyn showcasing a dozen resident artists. Lakay, meaning "home" in Haitian Kreyòl, centers Caribbean diaspora values of cultural pride, belonging, and resilience. The residency provides 24/7 studio access, monthly exhibitions, artist talks, and community-driven programming including healing circles, open mics, and mixers. The space amplifies BIPOC, immigrant, queer, and emerging voices and positions itself as a cultural anchor and incubator for Brooklyn’s artistic future. The initiative responds to founders' struggles securing affordable creative spaces and aims to prevent displacement while nurturing community-centered creativity.
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