Taproot Space

Taproot is a shared area in the hallway basement of the ARQ barn. It adjoins a shared varnishing/finishing room, with full size garage door access, and is the access point to multiple studios (Black Oak, Mullein, Cattail, and Milkweed). It is often used for large-scale short term projects by current ARQtists, and rented by community friends.

Please reach out if you have a large scale short-term (under 3 months) project you would be interested in utilizing this space for.

Shared bathroom and wifi. There is no direct water access or drain in this area.

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.

RESTRICTIONS - No music/band rehearsal or fire arts permitted in this space so as not to impact other working artists. This area is directly below residential studios, so all working hours are strictly limited to between 9am and 10pm.

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MEMORIES OF TAPROOT

  • ARQtist Ben Marlan creating a custom frame for a photograph of the ARQ Sunflower Field taken by ARQtist Alex Van Nostrand. 2021

  • David Van Nostrand's last trip to the ARQ Barn while in hospice care, January 2023. Pictured with ARQtists Thatcher Barton, Ben Gould, and his daughter Alex Van Nostrand. Photograph by Zoe Van Nostrand.

  • Kegerator Cooler in the Taproot area. ca 2020

  • Wood delivery for Hallagan Gould Cabinetry stored in the Taproot area. 2024

  • Visiting Cornell City Planning course explores Taproot, current ARQtist was creating steel drums out of used propane tanks. 2016

ARQTISTS IN THIS SPACE OVER THE YEARS

Live edge fames destined to become mirrors by David K. Van Nostrand.