Arts and crafts in Astoria, Queens

Community art space on Ditmars with a gallery for local artists, classes and lectures for all skill levels, and private painting and drawing studios to rent.

Open-access art and community center with a ceramics studio, painting and printmaking space, a wood shop, a gallery and the only public darkroom in Queens. Started on 35th Ave in Astoria and moved to Long Island City in 2025.

Small art studio at Broadway and Crescent St with hands-on mosaic, painting, jewelry, candle and woodburning workshops, weekend drop-ins and private parties.

Volunteer-run community group in Astoria building a shared space for local makers and neighbors, and running the Spare Arts free art-supply fridges.

Free art-supply fridges run by QNS Collaborative: take donated paints, markers, fabric and more, and leave supplies if you can. Fridges at Pancakes Records, Astoria Food Pantry and Astoria Bookshop, plus Art Strong NYC in Long Island City (as of July 2025).

A casual event for creatives (of all kinds) to make friends, network, and fraternize.

• Q101 · Steinway St / 31 Av

A free monthly meetup where artists show finished or in-progress work, get feedback from the group, then hang out. Six 10-minute presentation slots, first come, first served; RSVP requested, and you can come without presenting.

An uninstructed two-hour figure drawing session with a live, clothed model, for every skill level. Poses run from 2 to 20 minutes. Bring a sketchbook and pencil (the center has some to borrow). $15.

Figure drawing with a live model while QED’s bar and café are open. Short poses, from 1 to 20 minutes; space is limited, so sign up ahead. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

• N/W · Astoria–Ditmars Blvd

Figure drawing with a live model in Woodside. Seats are limited, so message ahead to reserve. $20, cash or Venmo at the door.