Chestnut Studio
(PLEASE NOTE - If a space is not being actively advertised it is currently rented, and NOT AVAILABLE. We are unable to maintain interest lists at this time.)
Chestnut Studio is a working metal studio. Built and established by Durand Van Doren, and the first studio rented at ARQ. The space is managed by ARQtists Chris Langenberg, and Teo Aceto.
17 minute drive from Ithaca.
12 minute drive from Trumansburg.
15 minute drive from Hector/Burdett.
**We are not on or near a bus line, you must have your own vehicle.
The Metal Shops a.k.a. “The Nut House” include Black Walnut, Hickory, Chestnut, and Acorn spaces.
MEMORIES OF CHESTNUT
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The final Pie Party with Durand's famed pie display collection of hand forged sculptures. February 2020.
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Wrought iron pie display structures, forged by Durand Van Doren. Picture taken in 2021.
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David Van Nostrand mowing the apple orchard in 1993 or 1994. You can see the Black Walnut space behind the apple tree. The dark rectangle to the right of the telephone pole shows the "lean-to" which became the Chestnut and Acorn spaces.
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Chestnut Graffiti and a homage wall to the Ithaca SufferJets Roller Derby Team. Photograph by Marina Delaney 2020
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The Postcard Door transition from Hickory to Chestnut Studios. Photograph by Marina Delaney 2020
ARQTISTS IN THIS SPACE OVER THE YEARS
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Welding and fabrication by Chris Langenberg
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Teo Aceto
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“Take me to the moon” forged iron rocket by Durand Van Doren. Built and painted in the 2010s. Picture taken in 2021.
We have studios, apartments, and storage areas across the property. Each named for something that grows on the land.
Taproot, Cattail, Hickory, Chestnut, Black Walnut, Black Oak, Maple Sky, Cedar, Hazel, Spruce Tips, Acorn, Grapevine, Birch, Mullein, Sungold, Marigold, Elderberry, Oregano, Raspberry, Willow, Goldenrod, Deadwood, Bittersweet, Mycelium, Wild Rose, Quince, Milkweed, Black Ash(es), Redbud, Iris, and David’s room - Dandelion.