Westbeth is the largest artists community in the world. Located in Greenwich Village, it has both living and working space for artists. It is a dynamic center for artists who have made important contributions over the past 25 years. Merce Cunningham in dance, Gil Evans in jazz, Diane Arbus in photography, Moses Gunn in acting, and Muriel Rukeyser in poetry are among the hundreds of artists who developed their art in Westbeth.