Westbeth is an artists' housing complex in New York, founded in 1970. Funding for the space was initially provided by the National Council on the Arts, J.M. Kaplan Fund, Bankers Trust Company, and Federal Housing Administration. The building was home to sculptors, painters, photographers, and print-makers, as well as actors, dancers, musicians, film makers, and writers. The complex includes studio space for artists, a gallery, theatre, and commercial space. The housing complex is currently owned by Westbeth Housing Development Fund Corporation. In addition to Westbeth's tenants and features, the space is also home to the New School for Drama, The Martha Graham Center for Contemporary Dance, and Congregation Beth Simchat Torah.