Index is a center for peer-led programming and the generous exchange of knowledge and ideas. We have a shared studio and event space in NYC. We host HAPPENINGS, and sell stuff in our SHOP. Check out our BUNS for more.
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Index NYC

Coworking & Community Space

We're currently offering memberships, passes & event rentals at our space in Chinatown NYC.

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Asynchronous Courses

Intro to Coding for Designers

Our flagship Index course, taught by Alexa Ann Bonomo. Learn at your own pace through 8 chapters and creative prompts.

Calendar

Thu21Thursday November 21
Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

12:00 am
Event

A moderated discussion on how designers can navigate uncertainty and find growth in emerging businesses.

FacilitatorMargaret Shear
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Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

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Upcoming

12:00 am UTC
Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

Shaping the Undefined: Leading Design in Early-Stage Startups

Event
Open to all

A moderated discussion on how designers can navigate uncertainty and find growth in emerging businesses.

FacilitatorMargaret Shear
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Thursday, Nov 21, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

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Upcoming

December
Wed4Wednesday December 4
Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

11:00 pm
Workshop
$80

A hands-on exploration of sound and textiles, where you’ll design and create soft speakers using conductive fabrics and threads.

InstructorsCraftwork
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Dec 4, 2024Dec 7, 2024

Wednesdays from 11:00 pm 2:00 am UTC

Saturdays from 7:00 pm 10:00 am UTC

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11:00 pm UTC
Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Workshop
Open to all

A hands-on exploration of sound and textiles, where you’ll design and create soft speakers using conductive fabrics and threads.

InstructorsCraftwork
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Dec 4, 2024Dec 7, 2024

Wednesdays from 11:00 pm 2:00 am UTC

Saturdays from 7:00 pm 10:00 am UTC

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Fri6Friday December 6
Creative Show-All

Creative Show-All

12:00 am
Event
$10

A chance for creatives to show off their favorite projects of the year or be inspired by others in a series of quickfire 20-slide presentations.

FacilitatorKatie Ehrlich
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Friday, Dec 6, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

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Artwork by Katie Ehrlich
12:00 am UTC
Creative Show-All

Creative Show-All

Event
Open to all

A chance for creatives to show off their favorite projects of the year or be inspired by others in a series of quickfire 20-slide presentations.

FacilitatorKatie Ehrlich
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Friday, Dec 6, 2024

12:00 am1:30 am UTC

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Artwork by Katie Ehrlich
Sat7Saturday December 7
Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

7:00 pm
Workshop
$80

A hands-on exploration of sound and textiles, where you’ll design and create soft speakers using conductive fabrics and threads.

InstructorsCraftwork
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Dec 4, 2024Dec 7, 2024

Wednesdays from 11:00 pm 2:00 am UTC

Saturdays from 7:00 pm 10:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
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Sold Out

7:00 pm UTC
Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Soft Speakers: Hands on eTextiles Workshop

Workshop
Open to all

A hands-on exploration of sound and textiles, where you’ll design and create soft speakers using conductive fabrics and threads.

InstructorsCraftwork
Date icon

Dec 4, 2024Dec 7, 2024

Wednesdays from 11:00 pm 2:00 am UTC

Saturdays from 7:00 pm 10:00 am UTC

IRL at Index NYC
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Sold Out

Sat14Saturday December 14
THAT SHOW

THAT SHOW

11:30 pm
Event
$20

THAT SHOW is a community gathering of artists and creatives — half performance, half celebration.

HostTHAT SHOW
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Saturday, Dec 14, 2024

11:30 pm6:00 am UTC

IRL at Index
Contribute what you can — revenue will be shared between panelists & producers
11:30 pm UTC
THAT SHOW

THAT SHOW

Event
Open to all

THAT SHOW is a community gathering of artists and creatives — half performance, half celebration.

HostTHAT SHOW
Date icon

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024

11:30 pm6:00 am UTC

IRL at Index
Contribute what you can — revenue will be shared between panelists & producers
Happening at Index

Index NYC

Shared Studio

We’re currently accepting applications for new members at our shared studio space.

Community Space

We host regular programs and events at our community space in Chinatown, New York City. Get in touch to host an event at Index NYC!

Get involved

Join our community radio station

Index FM is developing a community radio platform for talk and music — a slew of songs, words, ideas, sounds, and conversations. If you can hear it, we can play it.

Teach something

Want to lead an event, workshop or course at Index? We believe in teaching as an expression of the creative process, and our instructors are a mix of first-timers and seasoned pros. We split profits 50-50 with instructors so you can make money too.

PALs

Index Patronage Program

Index is graciously supported by our community of Patrons and Liaisons (PALs). We hang in Discord, join collective reading and research groups, and get 10% off of all courses, workshops and paid events.

If you’re in a position to give back to your creative community, we promise to make your contribution go as far as possible.

C'mon. Be a PAL