History + Mission

For 15 years, The Invisible Dog Art Center has been a home for artists, fostering innovation while honoring the past. Housed in a historic Brooklyn factory, the space has hosted exhibitions, performances, and a thriving community of creatives.

The Invisible Dog Art Center was housed in a three-story former factory building in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Built in 1863, our 30,000 square foot facility was the site of various industrial endeavors, most notably a belt factory that manufactured the famous Walt Disney invisible dog party trick, after which the center is named. The building remained dormant from the mid 1990s until 2009, when its founder Lucien Zayan opened The Invisible Dog Art Center.

On March 31, 2025, its original location has closed permanently. This marks not an end, but a transformation—The Invisible Dog will become a nomadic institution, collaborating with venues, festivals, galleries, universities, and partners worldwide. This evolution allows us to expand our reach, creating new artistic encounters beyond a single address.

Established in 2019, la Salle A Manger (SAM) is a private dining room adorned with artworks and with an open kitchen where Lucien Chef Ambition concocts before you a sophisticated and creative meals elaborated with attention. When you book a lunch or a dinner, or any event, 100% of the proceeds go to the artistic program at The Invisible Dog Art Center. It’s like a fundraising gala dinner but only with guests you love and much better food.

Though our walls have changed, our mission remains: to cultivate bold, boundary-pushing art with emerging artists in all their diversity. For years, artists have infused our space with their energy, making The Invisible Dog what it is. As we embark on this next chapter, that spirit will continue to thrive—wherever we go.

The ID Art Center is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 47-3931963

OFFICE ADDRESS

57 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201