CURRENT & Upcoming EXHIBITIONS

Molding a Community
The Plaxall Family Legacy
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On view: January 30 - March 2, during gallery hours: Thursday & Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2-9pm
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Opening Reception:
Thursday, January 30, 6-9pm. Free Admission
Molding a Community: The Plaxall Family Legacy is an art exhibition that honors the transformative history of Plaxall and its impact on Long Island City. This unique showcase celebrates the pioneering spirit of Plaxall’s founder, Louis Pfohl, whose innovation in thermoforming plastics helped shape industries and communities for generations.
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On view are original molds, equipment, and artifacts from the Plaxall factory, offering a rare glimpse into the craftsmanship and ingenuity behind its revolutionary processes. Accompanying these artifacts is a photographic series and a compelling short documentary by filmmaker Steven Speliotis, capturing Plaxall’s legacy and its enduring connection to Long Island City.
This exhibition invites us to reflect on Long Island City's remarkable journey, from its roots as an industrial powerhouse to its vibrant present as a hub for art, culture, and community. As the neighborhood continues to evolve, Molding a Community reminds us of the importance of preserving and celebrating our shared history while embracing creativity as the foundation for the future.
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The story of Plaxall exemplifies how industrial spaces can evolve to meet the needs of changing times while preserving their historical significance. In honoring Plaxall’s history we acknowledge its contributions to this community and showcase how innovation, artistry, and resilience continue to define Long Island City.
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The People Behind the Names
Black History In Queens
Curated by Queens Memory Project
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On view: January 30 - March 2
Opening Reception: January 30, 6-9pm
Free Admission
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In honor of Black History Month, The People Behind the Names: Black History in Queens, spotlights individuals featured in The Queens Name Explorer whose names carry historical significance. From outspoken ministers to pioneering musicians to female leaders in public service, this small sampling provides a glimpse into the histories of Elmhurst, Corona, Flushing, St. Albans, Jamaica, Hollis, and Kew Garden Hills.
Fine Art At Culture Lab LIC
Culture Lab LIC is a nonprofit art gallery providing a full calendar of monthly exhibitions by emerging and mid-career artists working in visual, installation, interactive, digital and video art. Our exhibitions are often complemented by a diverse series of multidisciplinary performances as well as artist talks, panel discussions & workshops. Culture Lab LIC collaborates with local organizations, individual artists and curators to bring in new ideas, develop cohesive monthly programming and participatory events, with a goal of promoting the cultural growth of our community.
Currently Culture Lab LIC programs between 20 - 36 exhibitions annually with an average of over 1000 visitors monthly, and does not take a commission from the art we sell. Per our mission statement, all proceeds from the sale of art exhibited at Culture Lab LIC goes back to the artist.
Our programming is unique because of the proposal structure we work with as well as our open-door policy towards community volunteers and outside organizations seeking space for different projects. For almost all the exhibitions we have an “Open Call” where all artists have the opportunity to submit their artwork for consideration.
Our team works hard to bring thoughtful, beautiful and groundbreaking programming to Queens.



