Westbeth is the largest live/work space for artists in the country. The complex was built by Bell Laboratories, a company known for its innovative products developed here. Its renovation was one of architect Richard Meier’s first commissions and was one of the earliest adaptive reuse projects in NYC.

During OHNY Weekend, hour-long historic tours are offered of the building, with details on Bell Labs and Westbeth’s artist community. Visitors can also explore dozens of artists studios, as well as spaces devoted to the creation and presentation of art by resident and guest artists. The Westbeth courtyard will host an Art, Craft and Vintage Market as well, with live music.

Saturday & Sunday Tours & Activities: Ongoing tours 1-4pm; about one hour each. Open Studios 2-6pm. Art, Craft, and Vintage Market 1-6pm.

Friday Night: 7pm Book Launch of "Creative Ozone" by Miriam Chaikin In Creative Ozone, Miriam Chaiken offers a rare insider’s look at this extraordinary community. Drawing on intimate interviews with multiple generations of Westbeth residents, including those who grew up in the building as “feral children” immersed in art from birth, Chaiken captures the spirit of a place where creativity and activism are inseparable. She explores how Westbeth artists have weathered gentrification, economic upheavals, and major historical events, from 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy to the ongoing pandemic, revealing the resilience of this one-square-block artistic village. Blending vivid storytelling with cultural history, Creative Ozone is a tribute to the artists who shaped, and were shaped by, New York City.

Saturday Night: 7pm Evening of Improvised Comedy Inspired by Westbeth and The West Village Don’t Leave Productions will present an evening of Improvised Comedy Inspired by Westbeth and The West Village. A creative remix of comedy and history.