WELCOME TO THE BOILER
The space, when activated by creative communities, gathers a special kind of steam, empowerment.
MISSION
We believe in providing equitable access to exhibit space, creative resources, and mentorship. Our aim includes promoting diversity within contemporary art and community arts programming. The Boiler is a space dedicated to supporting artists who share in our vision. We believe creating a hub for community engagement within the arts is essential. The Boiler is committed to nurturing emerging artists while continuously celebrating established Artists.
Our ongoing Art Education program “Steam Works” through ELM Foundation, exemplifies our “Arts Community Empowering Community Arts” endeavor by providing students the opportunity to learn directly from each exhibiting artist. We hope to inspire the next generation of artists and creatives through free workshops and classes that focus on the specialty, media, or discipline of the current Boiler Artist’s works. With each unique experience, we strive to promote the transformative power of art.
The Boiler plays host to a variety of events. We selectively partner with local businesses, institutions, schools, musicians, and brands that share our values. All activities held in The Boiler go toward funding programming for the kids of ELM Foundation.
HISTORY
The Boiler, a historic industrial space in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, was transformed into a gallery and catalyst for the neighborhood's emerging art scene through the vision of Joe Amrhein of Pierogi Gallery in the early 2000s. Conceived as an alternative to the traditional white-box gallery, The Boiler quickly became known for presenting ambitious, large-scale exhibitions that challenged the boundaries of contemporary art.
Today, while operating independently of Pierogi Gallery, The Boiler continues to honor that legacy through its nonprofit initiatives. The space remains dedicated to showcasing innovative contemporary artists while expanding access to the arts through exhibitions, public programming, and arts education in partnership with ELM Foundation.
![Please meet Sonia Rosa Kahn.
Sonia is a London-born, New York-based artist working across moving image, printmaking, and installation. Her practice explores the reproduction of photographic images and their social and material lifespans.
Sonia’s work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally, and she was recently a 2026 resident at the Henry Moore Foundation in the U.K. (Swipe to see some stills from her residency.)
This September, The Boiler is proudly presenting Sonia’s next solo exhibition, titled Hereditaments.
Stay tuned for the official announcement!
[First image shot by: Atefe Moeini]](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/777801043_18067666991746044_6621504889883354275_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=mvYtsefP57EQ7kNvwEqPipv&_nc_oc=AdqiD_RikWbDJFqcPytpFC9PKrc-kYIFt_2G-eYzNRRStXtL7HNJmU1IsJXhvHzkrms&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=Z6pVKQUWYhHmi8qFb0L5mA&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQLHaw4rt1fCSMn55tfFalPLmi1qoI8RBRzG8CeHorXCb9UEueEWnzck47TaSNPAQSLI5RExqssV&oh=00_AQEy5NT4dCaCP5RG5ovxeOoLdALL73C31lE_1JVh3g1XNw&oe=6A9471D6)
