Open Flight Studio (OFS) is a working artist run space for performance-based artists to research, experiment, develop, teach, dialog and perform. OFS supports the goals, pursuits and interests of individual artists, groups and art advocates by striving to maintain a neutral space that is community oriented, affordable, and accessible.

OPEN FLIGHT HISTORY

Previously this space was the home for the Martha Nishitani Modern Dance School, which opened in 1954.  In 2002, Nishitani retired, and in January 2003, the space re-opened under the stewardship of OFS, a partnership of dance/movement artists formed by original members Cheronne Wong, Paige Barnes, Pablo Cornejo, BetterBiscuitDance, and Rockhopper Dance.

To learn more about the history of this space and the life of Seattle dance artist Martha Nishitani please read these insightful essays written by Paula Becker.
MARTHA NISHITANI HISTORY

Photo by: Dean Wong, 1994

Open Flight Studio would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish and the Coast Salish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the these Tribes. Support the Duwamish people by donating here:

Open Flight Studio Partners

Open Flight Studio is funded in part by 4CULTURE

Open Flight Studio is fiscally sponsored by Allied Arts. To make a tax deductible donation click below.