What NOoSPHERE Arts does

NOoSPHERE Arts (DBA Noo Arts, legally Noosphere Arts Inc) is a Brooklyn-based 501c3 nonprofit arts organization founded in 2010 by Norwegian artist Sol Kjøk and operating from 520 Kingsland Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The organization presents multidisciplinary experiences at the intersection of art and eco-awareness through live performances, exhibitions, film screenings, artist residencies, and educational programming. Its core programmatic portfolio includes the annual WE ARE NATURE rooftop series, year-round Live Arts programming, Visual Art Exhibitions, Rooftop Films, monthly Artist Salons, and three residency tracks (Public Art, Dance, and Studio), plus an annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival and seasonal events running May through October. Customer-facing audiences are the general Brooklyn/NYC community attending donation-based events, featured international artists participating in residencies and programming, and environmental advocates engaging with the Newtown Creek nature-sanctuary context.

The organization activates a portfolio of distinct physical venues: a 25,000 sq ft native pollinator rooftop garden at Kingsland Wildflowers (a former ExxonMobil industrial complex on the Newtown Creek Superfund site, operated in partnership with Broadway Stages, Alive Structures, and NYC Bird Alliance), the Last Frontier NYC warehouse loft studio, Creekside Newton Creek space, BWSGallery pop-up, and a seasonal residency at 404A Colonels Row on Governors Island. Revenue is generated entirely through tax-deductible donations (accepted via Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, checks, Give Lively, Stripe, Great Nonprofits), institutional grants (NYC DCLA, NYSCA, NEA, Norwegian government cultural agencies, Brooklyn Arts Council, Jerome Foundation, Puffin Foundation), and partnership support. Events are pay-what-you-wish above minimum thresholds (e.g., $30 for rooftop dinners). No proprietary technology products are developed; digital distribution relies on the organization's website, Instagram, Vimeo, an email newsletter, and a Bloomberg Connects digital guide.

The organization operates with a 6-person team led by Founding Artistic Director & Executive Director Sol Kjøk, with specialized roles including Chief Program Director (Governors Island), Deputy Director, Director of Music & Science, Creative Digital Director, Event Logistics Director, Education Director, and Event Producer & Production Designer. Strategic partners include Broadway Stages (in-kind venue host), Kingsland Wildflowers coalition, NEA, NYC DCLA, NYSCA, Norwegian government cultural agencies, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Brooklyn Arts Council, Pratt Institute, Bloomberg Connects, Newtown Creek Alliance, Van Alen Institute, Hivewild, and Its Showtime NYC. The organization was awarded funding through NYC's $60M Cultural Development Fund in 2025.

Name

NOoSPHERE Arts

Legal name

Noosphere Arts Inc

Website

https://noosphere-arts.nyc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NOoSPHERE Arts (DBA Noo Arts) is a Brooklyn-based 501c3 nonprofit arts organization presenting multidisciplinary performances, exhibitions, residencies, and eco-awareness programming to NYC communities and international artists since 2010.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations accepted via Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, checks, Give Lively, Stripe, and Great Nonprofits. The organization is a 501c3 nonprofit.
2. Grants and Government Funding: Funding from government cultural affairs departments (NYC DCLA, NYSCA), foundations (Brooklyn Arts Council, Jerome Foundation, Puffin Foundation), and international cultural councils (Norwegian, UK, Icelandic).
3. Donation-Based Events: Public events operate on a donation-based model where attendees contribute what they can to attend performances, exhibitions, and community programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NOoSPHERE Arts (DBA Noo Arts) is a Brooklyn-based 501c3 nonprofit arts organization that produces and presents multidisciplinary experiences at the nexus of art and eco-awareness. Its offerings include the annual WE ARE NATURE rooftop series, year-round live performing arts (music, theater, dance), visual art exhibitions, rooftop film screenings, monthly artist salons, three artist residency programs (Public Art, Dance, Studio), and seasonal events such as the Kingsland Wildflowers Festival, Solstice Celebration, and Climate Week programming, delivered through donated physical venues including the Kingsland Wildflowers green roof, Last Frontier NYC loft, and a Governors Island summer residency space.

Product overview

NOoSPHERE Arts (DBA Noo Arts) is a Brooklyn-based nonprofit arts organization operating as a single unified cultural center rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization produces and presents multidisciplinary experiences at the nexus of art and eco-awareness through its core programming: the WE ARE NATURE Series (annual rooftop series), Live Arts performances, Exhibitions, Rooftop Films, and Artist Salons. Additional offerings include residency programs (Public Art, Dance, and Studio Residencies), the annual Kingsland Wildflowers Festival, and seasonal events from May through October. A digital companion experience is available through the Bloomberg Connects app. The organization activates multiple physical venues including Kingsland Wildflowers rooftop gardens, Last Frontier NYC warehouse loft, Creekside Newton Creek space, and BWSGallery, with seasonal operations extending to Governors Island.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kingsland Wildflowers: A 24,000+ sq ft native pollinator garden and rooftop nature sanctuary project at 520 Kingsland Avenue, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, operated in partnership with Broadway Stages, Alive Structures, and Newtown Creek Alliance.
• Last Frontier NYC

Products and services

• WE ARE NATURE Series Annual rooftop series combining multidisciplinary arts, environmental activism, and community building at the Kingsland Wildflowers green roof in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The 2025 iteration focuses on quantum physics themes as part of the UN's International Year of Science and Technology.
• Live Arts Programming Year-round multidisciplinary live performances including music, theater, and dance presented at the Kingsland Wildflowers rooftop gardens and indoor venues including Last Frontier NYC for general audiences and visiting artists.
• Exhibitions Visual art exhibitions featuring works by international artists in various indoor and outdoor gallery spaces including Last Frontier NYC and the BWSGallery pop-up.
• Rooftop Films Outdoor film screenings and cinema events presented on rooftops against the NYC skyline for general audiences.
• Artist Salons Monthly gatherings bringing together local and international artists for informal presentations, networking, and cultural exchange, hosted alongside Mothership NYC.
• Public Art Residency Residency program for artists creating public art installations, including the annual Public Art Residency Award, on the Greenpoint campus and outdoor venues.
• Dance Residency Residency program supporting dance artists and choreographers, providing studio space and development opportunities at Noo Arts venues.
• Studio Residency Residency program providing studio space for visual artists at Last Frontier NYC and other Noo Arts facilities.
• Kingsland Wildflowers Festival Annual free festival featuring music, dance, performances, workshops, and site-specific installations in the wildflower meadows atop Broadway Stages industrial plant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
• Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide Free digital guide on the Bloomberg Connects app providing behind-the-scenes multimedia content, artist interviews, and curator insights for Noo Arts visitors.
• Governors Island Summer Residency Space Seasonal programming and artist residency space at 404A Colonels Row on Governors Island, offering open studios, exhibitions, and performances during summer months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Presented 100+ Norwegian artists through .NO gallery and Noosphere Arts programming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Broadway StagescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadway Stages is a full-service film and television production company that provides physical space for Noo Arts headquarters, Kingsland Wildflowers rooftop, and Last Frontier NYC studio. Tony Argento, founder of Broadway Stages, serves on Noo Arts Board of Directors. Broadway Stages actively supports the arts through financial, in-kind, and volunteer resources.
• Kingsland WildflowerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity project creating native pollinator garden on Broadway Stages rooftops. Noo Arts serves as Arts Producer & Presenter bringing live arts programming to the roof gardens. Partners include Alive Structures and NYC Bird Alliance.
• Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC arts organization supporting artists and arts programming.
• Brooklyn Arts CouncilsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal arts council supporting Brooklyn-based arts organizations.
• Mothership NYCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational artist collective and residency platform also founded by Sol Kjøk. Co-locates with Noo Arts at 520 Kingsland Ave. Hosts visiting artists through monthly salons and events.
• Pratt InstitutesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign school partnership for student involvement in arts programming.
• Bloomberg ConnectssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFree arts and culture app hosting Noo Arts digital guide with exclusive multimedia content for audience engagement.
• HighlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Friends of the Highline for arts programming connections.
• Newtown Creek AlliancesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization focused on the Superfund site adjacent to Noo Arts, supporting ecological programming.
• Van Alen InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture and design organization with aligned mission.
• HivewildsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDance company and programming partner for performances at Kingsland Wildflowers.
• Its Showtime NYCsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStreet dance organization providing programming for festivals and workshops.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC): NYC nonprofit arts council supporting artist residencies and cultural programming, including operations on Governors Island — directly overlapping with Noo Arts' seasonal Governors Island residency space. Comparable in residency programming and NYC cultural-policy engagement.
• SculptureCenter: Long-running NYC nonprofit presenting experimental sculpture and installation in Long Island City, Queens. Comparable in artist-residency model, experimental visual-arts programming, and nonprofit venue operations in a New York industrial-area context.
• Gibney: NYC nonprofit presenting dance, performance, and community programs across multiple downtown venues. Comparable in operating multiple physical spaces, residency programming, and emphasis on dance and multidisciplinary performance.
• The Kitchen: NYC nonprofit presenting experimental music, dance, video, and visual art since 1971. Comparable in mission-driven presentation of experimental multidisciplinary work, nonprofit governance, and emphasis on artist development, though operating from a single Manhattan venue.
• ISSUE Project Room: Brooklyn-based nonprofit presenting experimental artists across disciplines with a venue-driven model. Comparable in scale, nonprofit structure, experimental programming across music/dance/performance, and venue-based presentation model.
• Pioneer Works: Brooklyn-based nonprofit cultural organization offering multidisciplinary residencies, exhibitions, concerts, and science programming in a converted warehouse. Comparable to Noo Arts in scale, nonprofit model, multidisciplinary arts-and-ideas programming, and Brooklyn venue-based identity.
• Abrons Arts Center: Lower East Side NYC nonprofit presenting experimental multidisciplinary performance, visual arts, and education programming with multiple venues. Comparable small-team, residency-driven, multidisciplinary experimental arts nonprofit model.
• Roulette Intermedium: Brooklyn-based nonprofit presenting experimental music, sound art, and multidisciplinary performance. Comparable in Brooklyn venue operations, nonprofit model, experimental programming, and reliance on donations and grants.
• Knockdown Center: Queens-based nonprofit arts venue operating out of a former door factory, presenting multidisciplinary programming including music, performance, and exhibitions. Comparable industrial-site conversion, large-scale nonprofit venue model, and multidisciplinary programming.

Broad incumbents

• BRIC Arts Media: Larger Brooklyn-based nonprofit presenting performing arts, visual arts, and media programming. Comparable Brooklyn nonprofit identity and multidisciplinary programming, though at significantly larger scale with permanent media facilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/noospherearts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/noosphere-arts
• Instagraminstagram.com/nooarts_org

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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