Hickory 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.)

Hickory Studio is a working blacksmith forge. Built and established by Durand Van Doren, and the first studio rented at ARQ. The space is managed by ARQtist 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.

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MEMORIES OF HICKORY

  • Master blacksmith Durand Van Doren pictured with his tools. Film Photograph by Zoe Van Nostrand ca. 2009-2010

  • The final Pie Party with Durand's famed pie display collection of hand forged sculptures. February 2020.

  • Wrought iron pie display structures, forged by Durand Van Doren. Picture taken in 2021.

  • Doorway to an interactive art installation during a summer celebration in the 2010s. Located between Black Walnut and Hickory studios.

ARQTISTS IN THIS SPACE OVER THE YEARS

  • Teo Aceto

Meet Our Community

“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.