As Gotham continues to expand its empire, the brand is also growing its team with two exciting new hires. Jesse Tolz joins as Vice President of Marketing, bringing a wealth of experience scaling cannabis and food businesses, including his time at The Travel Agency where he played a key role from its inception, shaping the dispensary's brand and marketing strategy. Additionally, Emma Schwartz, formerly of Pace Gallery, joins as Gallery Sales Manager, working under the gallery curatorial direction of Gotham's Vice President of Creative Merchandising, Rachel Berks, to bring cutting-edge art programming to life at Gotham Gallery.
The Gotham Gallery at Chelsea is the brand's first traditional gallery space, setting a new precedent at the intersection of cannabis, art, and culture to provide a platform for artists to showcase and sell their work in an accessible, beautifully designed environment. Visitors enter through Gotham's meticulously curated retail space, passing an array of premium cannabis products, design objects, and lifestyle goods before arriving at the gallery. A long, art-lined corridor leads to the 805-square-foot exhibition area—an adaptable space designed for dynamic group shows, solo exhibitions, and special activations. The gallery can also be closed for private events.
Furthering its commitment to supporting artists, Gotham will launch Editions in Fall 2025—a collection of artist-designed multiples, including t-shirts, ashtrays, prints, rolling trays, and more. This initiative will provide additional income opportunities for emerging artists who have exhibited through Gotham's gallery program.
Gotham Gallery will debut with "The World is Yours" a collaborative exhibition by legendary rapper Nas and the future-conscious design studio Objects Are By. Opening April 19th, the exhibition will feature never-before-seen photographs of Nas from 1994, captured by Danny Hastings, Creative Director of Wu-Tang Productions . The show will also include a limited-edition collection of homeware and apparel, available exclusively at Gotham.
As with all Gotham locations, the Chelsea space also features an arboreal art installation by artist Molly Lowe. Inspired by the quaking aspen trees of upstate New York, the tree's leaves are crafted from hand-painted capiz shells, adding a luminous and delicate quality to the installation. To create a more immersive, grove-like atmosphere, the sculptural trees made of recycled materials are integrated throughout the retail space.
Between the trees, Gotham's expert cannaseurs are positioned to help clientele select the desired cannabis product of choice, ranging from premium flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vape pens, and live resin. The store will also showcase a highly curated mix of lifestyle, beauty, and fashion products. Featured brands include Luar, Eckhaus Latta, Collina Strada, Kuro Denim, and Porter Yoshida alongside Gotham's in-house label Gotham Goods, which offers candles, topicals, apparel and more.
"Chelsea has always been the beating heart of New York's art scene and we're planting our flag right in the middle of it. says Joanne Wilson, founder of Gotham. With Gotham Chelsea, we're not just opening another dispensary- we're redefining what a cannabis retail experience can be. Our first dedicated gallery space is a bold statement of our commitment to artists, creatives, and the cultural landscape of New York City."
Expanding on its mission to continually revolutionize the legal cannabis narrative in New York State through intentional partnerships, conversation-generating campaigns and robust community engagement, Gotham Chelsea will serve as community hub, hosting a variety of events and programs centered around art, activism, and wellness. From meditation sessions and journaling workshops, to game nights, and brand pop ups - the space will foster meaningful connection between cannabis and culture.
Gotham's Chelsea location opens to the public on April 4th. The store will offer in-person shopping and in-store pick-up. To stay updated on the latest news about the opening and gallery programming, follow Gotham on Instagram @gotham.ny and online at gotham.nyc.
About Gotham
Gotham, the world's first cannabis concept store, is a female-founded, mission driven, arts-and culture-forward legal cannabis dispensary in New York City. The brand - where culture and cannabis meet - offers a premium cannabis selection alongside an elevated collection of lifestyle and retail products for a discerning clientele. Gotham's inaugural storefront, located on Bowery and 3rd St. in the East Village, debuted in 2023, fusing art, design, fashion, and culture alongside the state's best cannabis. In 2024, Gotham began to expand its community across New York to offer bespoke experiences state-wide, opening their second location in upstate New York in the creative community of Hudson at 260 Warren Street. With their third location in Williamsburg, at The Refinery at Domino, Gotham proves that they are a pioneer in the industry with one of the first retail operations in the state-of-the art and historic facility. Working to revolutionize the narrative around cannabis consumption, Gotham creates a sense of welcome to their local communities and has solidified their place within the cultural zeitgeist of New York with in-store activations, collaborations with creative leaders and tastemakers, and elevated events. Visit Gotham online at www.gotham.nyc | Instagram: @gotham.ny
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