THIS IS P237…

”Closest thing to Heaven!”

Prototype237 is an experiment in creative co-living in a 5,000 sq. ft former garment warehouse in Paterson, NJ.  We draw inspiration from each other and our environment, and use that inspiration to make art, perform, and make a living. There’s something lacking when you go to a museum or gallery and watch art as a spectator. At Prototype, we believe art is most valuable when it touches you and you can touch and experience it. 

Our residents form the core of our community, bringing together their values, personalities, and skill sets to create an inclusive environment that is both enriching and productive. We exchange perspectives as much as creative processes, growing through each other and each other’s art. Our key holders, who come and go as monthly members, have daily access to the space for co-working and art-making, and bring along their own refreshing energy with each new project created here.

The space comes with a proper stage, professional lighting and sound system, wood shop, full kitchen, and freight elevator. Both the city and the landlord know about our commitments to performance, construction, and community events.

Come hang. Come make. Come be.