WhiteBox (art center)

WhiteBox
WhiteBox in Manhattan. Photo by Julia Justo
Established1998 (1998)
Location9 Avenue B, Lower East Side, New York, NY
Coordinates40°43′18.11″N 73°59′0.36″W / 40.7216972°N 73.9834333°W / 40.7216972; -73.9834333
TypeArt center
DirectorJuan Puntes (1998 - Present)
Websitewww.whiteboxnyc.org

WhiteBox is a non-profit contemporary art space in New York City founded and directed by Juan Puntes since 1998. Originally established in Chelsea, it later relocated to the Lower East Side, East Harlem, and currently operates in the East Village. WhiteBox hosts exhibitions, performances, video art, and community-focused programs emphasizing social justice, cultural diversity, and inclusive engagement with local and international artists.