The Shed (arts center)

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The Shed
July 2019 view
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EstablishedApril 5, 2019 (2019-04-05)
Location545 W. 30th Street between 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
Coordinates40°45′12″N 74°00′10″W / 40.753328°N 74.002898°W / 40.753328; -74.002898
TypeCultural center
DirectorAlex Poots
CEOMeredith "Max" Hodges
Public transit accessNew York City Subway: "7" train"7" express train​ trains at 34th Street-Hudson Yards
New York City Bus:
  • M11 NB at 10th Avenue
  • M12 SB at 11th Avenue, NB at 12th Avenue
  • M34 SBS at 34th Street
Websitetheshed.org

The Shed (formerly known as Culture Shed and Hudson Yards Cultural Shed) is a cultural center in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York City. Opened on April 5, 2019, the Shed commissions, produces, and presents a wide range of activities in performing arts, visual arts, and pop culture.

The Shed is located in the Bloomberg Building, adjacent to the northern leg of the High Line elevated park, near the Chelsea gallery district. It is attached to 15 Hudson Yards, a skyscraper within the Hudson Yards real estate development, although the Shed itself is located on city-owned land. The cultural center is maintained by an independent nonprofit cultural organization of the same name. The Shed's CEO is Meredith "Max" Hodges[1] and the Artistic Director is Alex Poots. The Chairman of the Board of Directors is Jonathan Tisch, who succeeded founding Chairman Daniel Doctoroff in 2022.

Construction on the Shed started in 2015, using a design from lead architect Diller Scofidio + Renfro and collaborating architect Rockwell Group. Structural engineering, the facade, and kinetic design was provided by Thornton Tomasetti. Hardesty & Hanover was the mechanization consultant. The Shed features several architectural features, including a retractable shell that creates a space, named The McCourt, for large-scale performances, installations and events; a 500-seat theater; and two levels of exhibition space. The plans for the cultural center have drawn praise from numerous media outlets and art institutions. It was initially criticized by the surrounding community, but as construction progressed, media reviews of the Shed have leaned more positive.

  1. ^ Pogrebin, Robin (July 12, 2023). "The Shed Hires Its New C.E.O. From Boston Ballet". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 24, 2024.