ABOUT

Gallery ATARAH is a hybrid artist studio and gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.



This is Atarah Atkinson's working creative space—an active studio where she produces fine art photography and mixed media installations—and a gallery presenting curated exhibitions for Brooklyn-based and regional artists. The space operates on a living gallery model: art-making and exhibition programming coexist, creating transparency between creative process and finished work.



The gallery presents two types of programming. Salon Shows are biannual curated group exhibitions (winter and summer) featuring 15-20 artists working from authentic self-exploration. These fully installed exhibitions provide a professional platform for artists creating outside traditional gallery structures, with an artist-friendly 65/35 commission split. Salon Nights are monthly open studio gatherings (first Fridays) offering casual, accessible art viewing and community connection between exhibition cycles.



Beyond exhibitions, Gallery ATARAH maintains an ongoing shop of collected vintage and antique fine art alongside Atarah's original works. When biannual shows aren't running, the salon wall displays available pieces from both the vintage collection and her personal practice. The gallery also hosts artist talks, workshops, and other community-focused programming designed to support artists' professional development and build genuine connections within Brooklyn's creative community.



Gallery ATARAH prioritizes quality, accessibility, and authentic engagement. Each exhibition is curated through careful attention to how work exists in dialogue—pieces selected not for predetermined themes but for their ability to create unexpected conversations and visual resonance when experienced together. This is a space for artists whose practice involves honest self-examination and genuine dialogue with personal experience, and for audiences seeking contemporary art presented without pretension or gatekeeping.

Meet the owner & curator...

As founder and curator of Gallery ATARAH, Atarah Atkinson has created a distinctive space in Brooklyn's art landscape—one that bridges professional exhibition standards with an intimate, artist-centered approach.

Atkinson's background uniquely positions her for this multifaceted role. Formally trained at Brooks Institute of Photography (BFA with honors), she has built a diverse career spanning fine art photography, installation work, commercial, fashion editorial, and entrepreneurship. In 2017, she co-founded The Atrium photography studio; continued to showcase her own work on both the east and west coasts, and then in 2025 opened Gallery ATARAH.

Her artistic practice explores how internal experience can be made visible through photography and physical form. Working with analog film and sculptural materials, she creates installations that transform images into embodied objects—what she calls "emotional architecture." This intimate understanding of the creative process shapes her curatorial vision: she seeks artists whose work emerges from authentic self-examination and transforms personal truth into universal resonance.

As gallery director, Atkinson wears multiple hats with dedication and skill. She curates exhibitions, develops educational programming, maintains her own studio practice, and builds community—all while ensuring the gallery operates at a professional standard that honors the work being presented. Her commitment is evident in every aspect of the space: from the thoughtful curation to the welcoming environment she's created for both artists and audiences.

Gallery ATARAH reflects Atkinson's belief that the most powerful art comes from artists willing to engage honestly with themselves. Her ability to champion this kind of work—while successfully managing the practical demands of running a gallery—makes her a vital force in supporting meaningful contemporary practice.

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Visit the Gallery

Gallery ATARAH is located at 35 Meadow Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

We welcome visitors by appointment only to ensure each guest receives our full attention. Whether you're interested in viewing current work, discussing a potential acquisition, or exploring exhibition opportunities, please reach out through our contact page to schedule your visit.