Microscope Gallery

Microscope Gallery was founded by artists/curators Elle Burchill and Andrea Monti in 2010 to expand the visibility and recognition of artists working primarily with moving image, sound, performance, digital and other time-based arts — from emerging to pioneering artists of their art forms — through both exhibitions and a weekly Event Series. It was conceived as an inclusive space addressing what was seen as an unnecessary divide between time-based works exhibited in the white box setting of the gallery and those shown in the black box of the theater and performance venue. To date, Microscope has presented 117 exhibitions and more than 650 screenings, performances, sound nights, readings and other events at the gallery as well as off-site in New York and abroad.

In this 15th year of the gallery, the emphasis of the Event Series continues to be on: the presentation and discussion of works by emerging artists through our series YES, Open Calls and Open Screen Nights; performance and other ephemeral art forms, including expanded cinema and live sound; current and risk-taking pieces by more established artists; and forgotten or rarely seen historical works. And, we will continue the online streaming of many events, allowing Members and those outside of NYC to watch and participate in Q&As that follow. 

Over the yeas, Microscope has also collaborated with institutions including the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Centre Pompidou, Paris; the Paul Klee Museum, Bern; Parrish Museum, Watermill, NY and others. The Event Series has received support from Film Exhibition Fund (2022); Brooklyn Arts Council (2016 & 2018-20); NYSCA’s Electronic Media & Film Presentation Funds (2016 & 2017); and the Robert D. Bielecki Foundation (2014-17).

The Series accepts donations at anytime.  

Or consider becoming a Member, Friend, Patron, and more, (details above under “Giving Levels”), and receive benefits such as a discounted tickets to all events, free for Member Events, a Microscope Tote Bag, and more!

For those interested in Sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

Contributions of any amount are essential to the Series, and we greatly appreciate your support!