Keep LIGHT HOUSE Alive — Founding Access for Our Community
LIGHT HOUSE was created as a simple idea: a place for artists and friends to gather.
Over the past years it’s hosted film screenings, listening parties, workshops, private events, and countless informal nights that brought people together around creativity and conversation. It’s always been intentionally small, independent, and community-driven.
Right now, LIGHT HOUSE is at risk of shutting down due to a short-term financial gap. There’s no dramatic backstory — just the reality of running an independent space in New York and hitting a moment where I need to either stabilize it quickly or let it go.
Instead of asking for traditional donations, I wanted to offer something more tangible: future access to the space for those who want to support it and also use it.
If LIGHT HOUSE has meant something to you, or if you’ve ever wanted to host something here, this is a way to help keep it alive while locking in real experiences for yourself or your community.
You can also donate any amount if you simply want to support the space.
Founding Access Options:
• $250 — Host Me Later
2-hour future booking (weekday)
(Think workshops, yoga, rehearsal space, photo shoots, and more!)
• $250 — One month of co-working
9 AM - 6 PM, 7 days a week, outside of events.
• $100 — Video Game Night
Play your favorite games on a 200" laser projector with incredible surround sound.
• $750 — Private Film Screening
Up to 70 guests - Premium Sound - great for small premieres.
• $1,000 — Private Celebration
Up to 60 guests - 6 hour event - Includes premium sound + DJ gear
• $2,000 — Full Takeover
Up to 120 guests - 8 hour eventt - Includes premium sound + DJ gear
• Founding Patron:
$7,500
Founding Patrons receive unlimited off-hours use, ongoing priority access, and will be permanently recognized as early supporters of LIGHT HOUSE. The first three months of access are included. After that, continuing as a Founding Patron is $1,000/month (cancel anytime).
IMPORTANT: LIGHT HOUSE does not have a liquor license and therefore events can not sell alcohol. These events are intended to be private events, invite-only, and in that case BYOB or provided bar may be allowed.
If you decide to contribute at any level, thank you.
If you choose one of the access options, please include your name and which option you’re choosing in the donation note. I’ll follow up personally to coordinate details.
Thank you for being part of this community and for helping keep a rare creative space alive in a city that doesn’t make it easy.
— Michael
