2016 Exhibitions & Public Programs by Socrates Sculpture Park

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32-01 Vernon Boulevard (at Broadway) Long Island City, New York 11106 718 956 1819 info@socratessculpturepark.org Open daily from 10 AM until sunset Free admission Free weekend shuttle service via LIC Art Bus All programs are free. Programs may be changed, cancelled, or added throughout the year; please consult our website and follow us for up-to-date information: socratessculpturepark.org socratessculpturepark @socratespark @socratespark Cover image: Photo by Chris Zirbes

Thirty years ago a bold plan was launched by the visionary artist Mark di Suvero to transform an abandoned waterfront site into a vibrant urban space for producing and presenting art alongside diverse community programming—free of charge and accessible to all. Mark had the dream, vision, and fierce drive to create a place for artists and a green space for the neighborhood. Artists and the community have been, and will be, the driving force of the park—historically, today, and into the future. Socrates as an organization believes in the transformative power of art, community building, and the stewardship of our natural world. Socrates takes these beliefs and puts them into action everyday within an open, welcoming environment. For 30 years, we have put these ideals into practice by supporting the realization of over 1,000 artist projects, cultivating an urban oasis, and serving our community through arts education and creative experiences for thousands of families and children of all ages. I invite you to join us throughout the season to celebrate three decades of Socrates and am thrilled to share with you our 2016 Exhibitions & Public Programs, a special anniversary season that builds upon past accomplishments and looks ahead to the park’s future. Our spring exhibition, LANDMARK, will consider this unique site in the context of local and global issues by engaging directly with the land or commenting on the neighborhood’s cultural, political, ecological, and demographic transformations. I am also pleased to introduce new programs, including a monthly jazz series and the debut of the Young Dancemakers Company, to our expanding schedule of events and performances. We are incredibly grateful for strong partnerships—many longstanding, others new this season—with more than 50 civic and cultural partners; together, we are able to offer a dynamic range of programs, from creating jobs for local residents to presenting international films, for more than 150,000 people annually. We are also grateful to our Board of Directors, and our individual, foundation, and government supporters, whose generosity ensures that park admission and every program is offered FREE. Every Day. 365 days a year. What makes the park so special is not any one singular activity, but rather the totality of the creative ecology and spirit that is cultivated here. When I tell someone I work at Socrates Sculpture Park, more often than not, I am greeted with a spontaneous response, “I love Socrates.” It is the kind of place that engenders deep attachment and appreciation for its distinctive role in the cultural life of the city. I want to thank the extraordinary staff, as well as our artists, partners, community, and ardent supporters for making Socrates such a wonderful place. — John Hatfield, Executive Director

MAY Saturdays Free Yoga 9:30–10:30 AM 11 AM–12 PM Sundays Free Yoga 10–11 AM Free Tai Chi 11 AM–12 PM 07 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Whatever Floats Your Boat 12–3 PM 08 Sunday Exhibition Opening: LANDMARK 3–6 PM 14 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Geological Pets 12–3 PM 14 Saturday SkowheganPerforms 2–6 PM 21 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Gigantic Sculptures Made Small 12–3 PM 22 Sunday Design/Build Workshop: Lamp I (meet at Noguchi Museum) 11 AM–3 PM 28 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: In the Neighborhood 12–3 PM 29 Sunday Design/Build Workshop: Lamp II 11 AM–3 PM 30 Monday Memorial Day Paddle in Hallets Cove 1–4 PM

JUNE ON VIEW: LANDMARK featuring artworks by Abigail DeVille, Brendan Fernandes, Cary Leibowitz, Jessica Segall, Casey Tang, Hank Willis Thomas, Meg Webster, and a video series commissioned by ARTPORT_making waves (through August 28) Saturdays GrowNYC Greenmarket (through November 19) 8 AM–4 PM BIG Reuse Compost Collection (through November 19) 10 AM–1 PM Free Yoga 9:30–10:30 AM 11 AM–12 PM Sundays Free Yoga 10–11 AM Free Tai Chi 11 AM–12 PM 02 Thursday Jazz at Socrates I 6:30–8 PM 04 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Nation Building 12–3 PM 05 Sunday Design/Build Workshop: End Table I (meet at Noguchi Museum) 11 AM–3 PM 08 Wednesday Socrates Sculpture Studio Youth Art Exhibition 4–6 PM 11 Saturday LIC Bike Parade 11 AM–4 PM Paddling in Hallets Cove 1–4 PM 12 Sunday Design/Build Workshop: End Table II 11 AM–3 PM 18 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Makin’ Sock Puppets 12–3 PM 19 Sunday Design/Build Workshop: Stool I (meet at Noguchi Museum) 11 AM–3 PM 21 Tuesday Summer Solstice Celebration 5 PM–Dusk Solstice Paddle in Hallets Cove 6:30–Dusk Tour of the Stars 7:30–9 PM 25 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Tin Can Totems 12–3 PM Paddling in Hallets Cove 1–4 PM 26 Sunday Design/Build Workshop: Stool II 11 AM–3 PM

JULY ON VIEW: LANDMARK featuring artworks by Abigail DeVille, Brendan Fernandes, Cary Leibowitz, Jessica Segall, Casey Tang, Hank Willis Thomas, Meg Webster, and a video series commissioned by ARTPORT_making waves (through August 28) Wednesdays Outdoor Cinema 7 PM Saturdays GrowNYC Greenmarket (through November 19) 8 AM–4 PM BIG Reuse Compost Collection (through November 19) 10 AM–1 PM Free Yoga 9:30–10:30 AM 11 AM–12 PM Guerrilla Storytime 2-4 PM Sundays Free Yoga 10–11 AM Free Tai Chi 11 AM–12 PM 02 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Constellation Poetry 12–3 PM 06 Wednesday Tour of the Stars 7:30–9 PM 07 Thursday Jazz at Socrates II 6:30–8 PM 09 Saturday Festival of Kites & Kayaks 11 AM–3 PM Urban Farming 101: Composting in the City 12–3 PM FOLLY to FUNCTION Opening 3–6 PM 10 Sunday Paddling in Hallets Cove 1–4 PM 11 Monday The Metropolitan Opera Recital Series 7–8 PM 16 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Sailing Away 12–3 PM 23 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: How to Think in 3D 12–3 PM Paddling in Hallets Cove 1–4 PM 29 Friday Suite Summer Festival: Program I 6–7 PM 30 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Faces & Figures 12–3 PM Young Dancemakers Company 2–3 PM Suite Summer Festival: Program II 3–4 PM 31 Sunday Suite Summer Festival: Programs I & II 3–5 PM

AUGUST ON VIEW: LANDMARK featuring artworks by Abigail DeVille, Brendan Fernandes, Cary Leibowitz, Jessica Segall, Casey Tang, Hank Willis Thomas, Meg Webster, and a video series commissioned by ARTPORT_making waves (through August 28)

Wednesdays Outdoor Cinema Saturdays GrowNYC Greenmarket (through November 19) BIG Reuse Compost Collection (through November 19) Free Yoga Guerrilla Storytime Sundays Free Yoga Free Tai Chi 04 Thursday Louis Armstrong Night: Children’s Program Jazz at Socrates III Tour of the Stars

7 PM 8 AM–4 PM 10 AM–1 PM 9:30–10:30 AM 11 AM–12 PM 2-4 PM 10–11 AM 11 AM–12 PM 6–6:30 PM 6:30–8 PM 7:30–9 PM

06 Saturday 07 Sunday 13 Saturday 14 Sunday 17 Wednesday 20 Saturday 21 Sunday 27 Saturday

Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Setting the Stage Paddling in Hallets Cove Dance at Socrates Hip to Hip Theatre Company: Julius Caesar (Hip to Hip: Kids & The Classics begins at 4PM) Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Plastic Bag Couture Urban Farming 101: Pollinator’s in Our Food System Dance at Socrates Hip to Hip Theatre Company: As You Like It (Hip to Hip: Kids & The Classics begins at 4PM) Outdoor Cinema Paddle in Hallets Cove Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Making Symbols Dance at Socrates Paddling in Hallets Cove Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Theater of Shadows

12–3 PM 1–4 PM 4–5:30 PM 5–6:30 PM 12–3 PM 12–3 PM 4–5:30 PM 5–6:30 PM 6 PM–Dusk 12–3 PM 4–5:30 PM 1–4 PM 12–3 PM

SEPTEMBER Saturdays GrowNYC Greenmarket (through November 19) 8 AM–4 PM BIG Reuse Compost Collection (through November 19) 10 AM–1 PM Free Yoga 9:30–10:30 AM 11am–12 PM Free Capoeira 12–1 PM Sundays Free Yoga 10–11 AM Free Tai Chi 11 AM–12 PM 03 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Eat the Rainbow 12–3 PM 05 Monday Labor Day Paddle in Hallets Cove 1–4 PM 10 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Unfamiliar Portraits 12–3 PM Urban Farming 101: Eating Seasonally in the Northeast 12–3 PM 17 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Dreamcatcher 12–3 PM Ghost Card Performance 2–4 PM 24 Saturday Saturday Sculpture Workshop: Memory Maps 12–3 PM 25 Sunday Exhibition Opening: EAF16 - Emerging Artist Fellowship Exhibition 3–6 PM

OCTOBER

EAF16 Exhibition (on view through March 2017)

Saturdays GrowNYC Greenmarket (through November 19) 8 AM–4 PM BIG Reuse Compost Collection (through November 19) 10 AM–1 PM Free Capoeira (through October 8) 12–1 PM 15 Saturday Queens Food Day 11 AM–3 PM 29 Saturday Halloween Harvest Festival with Circus Amok 11 AM–3 PM

FEATURING PROJECTS BY ABIGAIL DEVILLE BRENDAN FERNANDES CARY LEIBOWITZ JESSICA SEGALL CASEY TANG HANK WILLIS THOMAS MEG WEBSTER and a video series commissioned by ARTPORT_MAKING WAVES

In celebration of Socrates Sculpture Park’s thirtieth anniversary this year, we present LANDMARK, a park-wide series of eight artist projects that address the singular history and vision of the park, while looking forward to its future. LANDMARK’s series of commissions and projects mark the land literally and symbolically, addressing the idea of place as intimately tied to social and ecological structures, to maintenance and stewardship, and to evolution over time. Each piece engages with the terrain of Socrates uniquely, whether through the site’s physical topography, diverse neighborhood, ecology, or social history. Together, these works share an impulse to reclaim and revitalize, and thereby reinforce founding principles of the park. Some projects physically mark the land in striking manners, while others are more elusive, dispersed, and ephemeral. At 70-feet in diameter, Concave Room for Bees, a new earthwork by MEG WEBSTER, anchors the exhibition. As a living sculptural installation that will evolve over time, it comprises more than 400 cubic yards of fertile soil reaching six feet high, planted with flowers, herbs, and shrubs that attract pollinating creatures. Visitors are invited to enter the work and experience a multisensory mix of botanical aromas, insect hums, dewy air, and vibrantly colored flora. LANDMARK is made possible, in part, with major support from the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation.

Left image: Meg Webster, Work in progress for Concave Room for Bees.

Several LANDMARK projects directly address the intricate interaction between human and environmental forces: Half Moon by ABIGAIL DEVILLE utilizes found materials and simultaneously bears witness to and transforms public neglect, decay, and marginalization. Resonating with the site’s historic role as ferry slip and landfill, as well as its new position in a post-industrial neighborhood, the sculpture addresses issues of migration and immigration. JESSICA SEGALL’S Fugue in Bb is a salvaged piano harp turned into an observational musical beehive. As the active bee colony interacts with the piano strings, the piece becomes a sound installation, as well as an homage to nineteenth-century Astoria, which was once a major industrial port and hub of piano manufacturing. CASEY TANG’S Urban Forest Lab has grown into a self-sustaining entity over the years. Through successive plantings of different flora, the forest garden becomes a living repository of perennial vegetables, where visitors can explore various concepts of sustainability, as well as human relationships with nature, ecology, agriculture, and food. Housed in a red shipping container is an anthology of videos from the series, Cool Stories for When The Planet Gets Hot, presented by ARTPORT_making waves. Compiled from the organization’s biennial competitions of art videos that address climate change, these stories link the park’s local plot of land to the global dialogue surrounding climate change, stewardship, and sustainability.

Elevated at the main entrance is HANK WILLIS THOMAS’ From Cain’t See in the Mornin’ Till Cain’t See at Night (from Strange Fruit), 2012, part of Socrates Sculpture Park’s Broadway Billboard series. Thomas’ striking billboard confronts the viewer head-on as the first image the visitor sees upon entering the park, stimulating a dialogue on the relationship between land, labor, American history, culture, and race. As part of LANDMARK, artists have also contributed subtle gestures or interventions that address the park’s social role within the community. Customized caution tape, entitled Marked Space, by BRENDAN FERNANDES confounds an administrative mechanism, provoking questions about the language of authority and assumptions about borders and boundaries. With Honk If U Love Socrates Sculpture Park, CARY LEIBOWITZ emblazons the park’s Bobcat loader with playful bumper stickers that undercut the seriousness of this prototypical emblem of masculinity. Highlighting Socrates as both a social space and place for making, Open Seating is a series of open design chairs created by JONATHAN ODOM and painted by volunteers, staff, and youth participants in the park’s education programs.

Left image: Brendan Fernandes, Marked Space, 2016 Right image: Hank Willis Thomas, Detail from From Cain’t See in the Mornin’ Till Cain’t See at Night (From Strange Fruit), 2012 Courtesy of the Artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York

HOU DE SOUSA STICKS, 2016

Presented in partnership with The Architectural League of New York The Folly program has traditionally investigated the intersection between sculpture and architecture through the conceptual framework of “follies”— temporary structures that intentionally serve no utilitarian purpose. This year, marking the program’s fifth and the park’s thirtieth anniversaries, Folly 2016 builds on past projects to fuse form with utility, or FOLLY to FUNCTION. The result is a durable structure that explores the relationship between art and architecture, while also creatively enhancing the park’s education studio, where more than 10,000 students participate annually in art-making classes. HOU DE SOUSA is the winner of FOLLY to FUNCTION — the 2016 competition presented by Socrates Sculpture Park and The Architectural League of New York. Their winning project, Sticks, is a simple lattice assembly of standard dimensional lumber that improves the education studio by providing flexible shelter and shade. The inner layer of this structural exoskeleton can be used as shelving, display areas, or as a trellis system. Sticks exceeds the realm of the functional by playfully illustrating its own design and construction. Finally, its porous façade reflects the park’s spirit of accessibility and dedication to transparency of process. We thank our steadfast collaborators, The Architectural League of New York, and our visionary guest jurors: Jarrod Beck, Artist and 2012 Emerging Artist Fellow; Stella Betts, LEVENBETTS; Lauren Crahan, Freecell Architecture; and Giuseppe Lignano, LOT-EK. Folly 2016 is made possible, in part, with major support from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts.

Left image: Hou de Sousa, Rendering of Sticks.

EAF16 ARTISTS: LIENE BOSQUE TRAVIS BOYER ANDREW BREHM LEA CETERA DACHAL CHOI & MATHEW SUEN ONYEDIKA CHUKE DYLAN GAUTHIER DMITRI HERTZ MADELINE HOLLANDER GALERÍA PERDIDA OLALEKAN JEYIFOUS LIA LOWENTHAL SABLE SMITH ELIZABETH TUBERGEN BRYAN ZANISNIK

The Emerging Artist Fellowship (EAF) Exhibition is a fundamental element of Socrates Sculpture Park’s visual arts programming and a highly anticipated showcase for exceptional artists. This competitive summer residency program and exhibition annually awards fifteen artists the opportunity to envision, produce, and exhibit sculpture, performance, and installations in the park. In a city where there is a premium on space and production facilities, this opportunity provides a unique platform with rare resources for artists to create large-scale sculpture in the public realm. To mark the park’s 30th anniversary, Socrates challenged artists to propose projects for EAF16 that specifically address social, ecological, or political issues pertinent to the history, present, and future of the park. Between May and September, these fifteen selected artists will work on-site, whether within the outdoor artist studios or on park grounds, to create original works for the fall exhibition. We are grateful for the participation and insight of our EAF16 Curatorial Advisors, Larissa Harris, Curator, Queens Museum of Art, and Amanda Hunt, Assistant Curator, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and thank them for thoughtfully reviewing this year’s proposals. EAF16 was made possible, in part, with major support from the Jerome Foundation and the Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation.

Left image: EAF16 artists Dachal Choi and Mathew Suen, AQ625: Site on the Move. Background photo by Lars Plougmann.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 11 AM–2 PM KIDS BIKE SWAP & REPAIRS LEARN-TO-RIDE BIKE DECORATING 2 PM PARADE BEGINS 2–4 PM WATERFRONT CELEBRATION AT QUEENSBRIDGE PARK

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 5 PM–DUSK

SATURDAY, JULY 9 11 AM–3 PM

LIC Bike Parade Presented in partnership with Recycle-A-Bicycle, NYC Department of Transportation, Bike New York, Transportation Alternatives, Kidical Mass NYC, Green Shores NYC, Friends of Queensbridge Park, and the Municipal Art Society. Join us for our annual LIC Bike Parade, a visual spectacle of decorated bicycles, human-powered floats made from recycled materials, and handpainted parade banners. To help prepare for the occasion, Recycle-A-Bicycle will offer children free mobile bike repair and a Kids Bike Swap; Bike New York will provide a Learn-to-Ride class for kids in nearby Rainey Park; Socrates artists will lead bike decorating workshops; and Free Style Arts Association will lead a collaborative large-scale sculpture project to create a human-powered parade float. The parade will leave the main gate of Socrates at 2pm, travel southbound along Vernon Boulevard, and will culminate at a celebration in Queensbridge Park, where we’ll commemorate the park’s 30th anniversary and the 100th birthday of Jane Jacobs, a tireless advocate for access, use, and enjoyment of public spaces. Summer Solstice Celebration Bring your friends and family to Socrates to celebrate the longest day of the year! This year’s Summer Solstice Celebration will feature vibrant afroBrazilian drumming by Batala NYC, a performance and capoeira demonstrations for kids and adults by Capoeira Nago Queens, and an eclectic selection of delicious Brazilian BBQ. Socrates teaching artists will lead art-making workshops to create musical instruments and cosmos-themed sculptures out of recycled materials, and students from LaGuardia Community College will offer “tours of the sky” with their Celestron Deluxe 1100 HD telescope. To add to the festivities, we’ll feature face painting by Agostino Arts, a special solstice ritual performed by Urban Shaman Mama Donna, and a sunset paddle offered by the LIC Community Boathouse. Festival of Kites & Kayaks Presented in partnership with The Noguchi Museum Join us for a colorful and festive day at Socrates! Using recycled materials, children and their families draw inspiration from the park’s fantastic view of the Manhattan skyline to build expressive kites and then fly them in the park. Teaching artists from Socrates 19

and The Noguchi Museum will lead workshops for participants of all ages to produce and personalize handmade kites that explore ideas of flying, freedom, and community. Bring your cameras and sketchpads, too, because this year’s kite festival will coincide with Manhattan Kayak Circumnavigation, as hundreds of kayaks paddling up the East River add a colorful backdrop to this already vibrant event. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 11 AM–3 PM

Queens Food Day Presented in partnership with GrowNYC Greenmarket Marking World Food Day, Socrates and GrowNYC Greenmarket will host a fun and educational day of learning, cooking, and eating. We’ll feature cooking and gardening demonstrations with City Harvest and Hellgate Farm, youth planting workshops with City Growers, composting with BIG Reuse, and many more performances and activities led by local artists and food justice and environmental organizations that are working together to expand community access to fresh and affordable food. Several Queens food vendors will be on hand to offer fresh and delicious local and international delicacies.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 11 AM–3 PM

Halloween Harvest Festival Presented in partnership with Circus Amok Come one, come all to this year’s circus-themed Halloween Harvest Festival! We’ll feature costumemaking with Socrates artists, a large-scale collaborative sculpture workshop by Free Style Arts Association, face painting with Agostino Arts, festive music, circus food favorites, and roving performances of traditional circus acts – juggling, acrobatics, stilt walking, clowning – and experimental, improvisational theater by the funny, quirky, and political Circus Amok. In the spirit of the occasion, we’ll be offering special prizes to any circus-themed pooches in the Annual Juried Canine Costume Contest!

SATURDAY, MAY 14 2–6 PM

THURSDAYS JUNE 2, JULY 7, AUGUST 4 6:30–8 PM

SkowheganPerforms Presented in partnership with Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture SkowheganPerforms, now in its sixth season, invites Skowhegan alumni to activate the entire park with an afternoon of performance and art. The site-specific works are interspersed throughout the park’s landscape and artworks on view, and are inspired by Socrates’ unique outdoor waterfront setting and LANDMARK exhibition. Jazz at Socrates Presented in partnership with The Jazz Foundation of America Socrates and The Jazz Foundation have teamed up to present a dynamic debut series of jazz in the park, featuring an eclectic range of live music by Queens-based musicians. The “First Thursdays” monthly series will culminate on August 4, Louis Armstrong’s 115th birthday. To mark the occasion, Queens-based Louis Armstrong House Museum will join us for a special tribute to the jazz legend. Thursday, June 2, 6:30–8 PM The Alvin Flythe Quartet Native Queens-ian Alvin Flythe presents a history of the tenor saxophone. Thursday, July 7, 6:30–8 PM Aqua Ninjaz Dynamic Tribute Ensemble Led by Queens’ own maverick bassist Kim Clarke, Aqua Ninjaz pay tribute to undersung jazz composers, with an emphasis on funk. Thursday, August 4, 6:30–8 PM (6 PM for kids!) Louis Armstrong Night with “Hot Lips” Joey Morant Families and their children are encouraged to arrive early for a special Jazz for Kids with Joey Morant, beginning at 6 PM. This evening’s tribute concert is presented in partnership with the Louis Armstrong House Museum.

MONDAY, JULY 11 7–8 PM

The Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series Produced in association with SummerStage and the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, the Met’s Summer Recital Series returns to Socrates for its fifth season, featuring three talented young Met singers performing arias and duets from a variety of operas. 23

FRIDAY, JULY 29 6–7 PM SATURDAY, JULY 30 3–4 PM SUNDAY, JULY 31 3–4 PM & 4–5 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 30 2–3 PM

SUNDAYS AUGUST 7 & 14 4–6:30 PM

Suite Summer Festival Presented in partnership with In-Sight Dance Company In-Sight Dance Company’s Suite Summer Festival gathers compelling professional dance companies from NYC and beyond to create a diverse dance experience in Queens. The seventh annual festival will offer two distinct programs over three days. The free, site-specific performances will invite the audience to rove around the park and participate in an immersive dance experience. In addition to the weekend performances, the public will have the opportunity to experience the choreographers’ creative process during June and July open rehearsals. Young Dancemakers Company For their debut performance at Socrates Sculpture Park, teen dancers from the Young Dancemakers Company will present original danceworks as part of their citywide tour. With a mix of roving and stage performances, teens create expressive choreography with vital themes that are relevant, mindful, witty, and fun. This dynamic group blends live and recorded music with excerpts from their repertoire by renowned master choreographers. For the 2016 tour, students learn and perform an excerpt by Robert Battle, Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. Rain date: Sunday, July 31st. Hip to Hip Theatre Company presents Shakespeare in the Park Now in its tenth season, Hip to Hip returns to the park to present a tragedy one week and a comedy the next, performed by a professional troupe of actors. All performances are fun for the whole family. Bring a blanket or low chair and picnic fare, and enjoy a Shakespeare play in the open air. Sunday, August 7 Kids & The Classics: 4–5 PM* Performance: 5–6:30 PM Julius Caesar In this sensational political thriller, Shakespeare explores the tension between private loyalties and the public good and unflinchingly questions the price of freedom.

Sunday, August 14 Kids & The Classics: 4–5 PM* Performance: 5–6:30 PM As You Like It Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy about love, family, and identity is full of wit, music, and gender-bending fun. *Kids & The Classics —an interactive children’s workshop —is offered prior to each performance. Designed for children ages 4 to 14, this 45-minute program offers children a chance to interact with the actors and theatrical text by previewing characters and situations, and by making comparisons to contemporary life through theater games. PERFORMANCES: SATURDAYS AUGUST 6, 13, 20 4–5:30 PM

Dance at Socrates Presented in partnership with Norte Maar Now in its fourth season, Norte Maar’s Dance at Socrates offers a residency and performance program that brings New York-based choreographers and their dancers to Socrates’ unique waterfront environment. Three weeklong residencies will each culminate in a free dance performance on an outdoor stage within the grove of trees. Throughout their creative process, participating choreographers will be in full view of the public, so that visitors can witness cutting-edge dance and movement in the making, then experience fully-produced performances every Saturday.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 2–4 PM

Ghost Card Performance Submit your story at ghostcardshow.com Ghost Card is an interactive, card-game-turnedperformance that will reveal storylines and movements based on the crowdsourced personal narratives of Socrates visitors. Throughout the afternoon, a troupe of hungry ghosts will transform these tales through a platform of contemporary dance and a host of irreverent storytelling tactics. Combining movement, voice, and media to engage participants in collective meaning-making and constantly shifting perspective, Ghost Card echoes diverse and shared narratives while wrestling with the absurdity of our universal but often isolated human experience. Join artists Megan Weaver and Hassan Christopher and their team of performers for this haunting maze of surreal delights!

WEDNESDAYS JULY 6–AUGUST 24 7 PM

Outdoor Cinema Presented in partnership with Film Forum Pre-screening performances at 7 PM Films begin at sundown Socrates Sculpture Park and Film Forum, in collaboration with Rooftop Films, present this annual international film festival, which features a different country or culture each Wednesday evening. This year’s series examines the theme of the river, either literally or metaphorically, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and LANDMARK exhibition. Every Wednesday evening the international film is complemented by a live performance and local cuisine representing that week’s featured country of origin, making for a diverse array of films, food, and music. This series invites moviegoers to picnic on the grass, experience musical and dance performances, enjoy the cool waterfront breeze as the sun sets over the Manhattan skyline, and watch exceptional international films on an outdoor screen.

JULY 6

The African Queen Directed by John Huston; 1951 Programmed by Film Forum

U.S.A.

JULY 13

L’Atalante France Directed by Jean Vigo; 1934 Programmed by Film Forum

JULY 20

TBA

JULY 27

Rivers and Tides Germany / UK Directed by Thomas Riedelsheimer; 2001 Programmed by Film Forum

AUGUST 3

TBA

AUGUST 10

Suzhou River Directed by Lou Ye; 2000 Programmed by Film Forum

AUGUST 17

Aguirre, the Wrath of God Germany / Peru Directed by Werner Herzog; 1972 Programmed by Film Forum

AUGUST 24

Embrace of the Serpent Directed by Ciro Guerra; 2015 Programmed by Film Forum 27

China

Colombia

SATURDAYS / SUNDAYS MAY 7–SEPTEMBER 25

Fitness & Wellness Classes Classes are free and designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and, for yoga, bring a mat or a towel. Saturdays, 9:30–10:30 AM & 11 AM–12 PM Sundays, 10–11 AM Yoga Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Monique Schubert and Yojaida Estrella, participants are encouraged to integrate their personal yoga practice with this very special waterfront environment of nature and art. Sundays, 11 AM–12 PM Tai Chi Led by certified instructors from the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA, these classes offer the opportunity to learn Taoist Tai Chi, improve one’s health, relax, and exercise in an outdoor setting among changing exhibitions of contemporary sculpture.

SATURDAYS SEPTEMBER 3 – OCTOBER 8 12–1 PM

Capoeira for Beginners Led by certified instructors from Capoeira Nago Queens, this six-part series will introduce participants to the basic fundamentals of the Brazilian martial art of capoeira. This introduction will offer guidance with balance, flexibility, and agility while also providing a brief history of capoeira traditions.

SELECT SATURDAYS / SUNDAYS JUNE 11, 25, JULY 10, 23, AUGUST 6, 21 • 1–4 PM

Kayaking and Canoeing In partnership with LIC Community Boathouse LIC Community Boathouse offers free kayaking and canoeing at Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove (tide & weather permitting). People of all ages are welcome to participate or volunteer; no prior boating experience is required and participants may sign up on a first come, first serve basis. Minors (under 18 yrs.) must have a parent or guardian present. For an up-to-date schedule and possible cancellations, especially in cases of inclement weather, please consult licboathouse.org two hours prior to a scheduled paddling event.

MEMORIAL DAY PADDLE MONDAY, MAY 30 • 1–4 PM

SOLSTICE PADDLE TUESDAY, JUNE 21 6:30 PM–SUNSET

CINEMA PADDLE WEDNESDAY, AUG 17 6 PM–SUNSET

LABOR DAY PADDLE MONDAY, SEPT 5 • 1–4 PM 29

SATURDAYS JUNE 4–NOVEMBER 19 8 AM–4 PM

GrowNYC Greenmarket This farmer’s market serves the LIC and Astoria communities with farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as family-friendly activities every Saturday. For over 30 years, GrowNYC has worked to promote regional agriculture, preserve farmland, and ensure a continuing supply of fresh, local produce for all New Yorkers. For more information, please visit: growNYC.org.

SATURDAYS JUNE 4–NOVEMBER 19 10 AM–1 PM

The NYC Compost Project Presented in partnership with BIG Reuse Every Saturday at the entrance of Socrates’ GrowNYC Greenmarket, community members are encouraged to bring their weekly food scraps for composting. The NYC Compost Project, a program of BIG Reuse, is a community-scale composting network that works to increase capacity for, acceptance of, and participation in composting in western Queens. For more information, please visit: bignyc.org/compost. Urban Farming 101 Presented in partnership with Hellgate Farm

SELECT SATURDAYS 12 PM–3 PM

July 9 Composting in the City Did you know that nearly 1/3 of waste created by New Yorkers is compostable, but most ends up in landfills? Learn about the science of compost and how you, the city dweller, can do your part to turn trash into garden treasure.

August 13 Pollinators in our Food System Inspired by MEG WEBSTER’S Concave Room for Bees, this workshop explores how pollinators are essential to growing the fruits you love. We will have interactive displays for folks to learn about bees, bats, and birds as well as honey (from local hives!) to sample.

September 10 Eating Seasonally in the Northeast As fall and winter approach, we will provide resources to better understand what eating seasonally means and how to support local farms year-round. Learn about how seasons affect farm and what to expect by eating locally. 30

ADULT PROGRAMS Design/Build Workshops In partnership with The Noguchi Museum Sponsored by BIG Reuse Learn skills that combine art, engineering, design, and construction, while drawing inspiration from the innovative and graceful furniture designs of Isamu Noguchi. Join returning Socrates instructor Luz Fleming and educators from The Noguchi Museum as they guide you in structure, design, and functionality to build simple yet well-crafted furnishings for your home. Each project begins with an introduction at The Noguchi Museum (located a few blocks from the park) followed by two consecutive workshops at Socrates’ outdoor studio. A small materials fee is required. Space is limited and registration will be on a first come, first served basis. To register, please visit socratessculpturepark.org/education.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 & SUNDAY, MAY 29 11 AM–3 PM

Lamp, inspired by the Noguchi Red Lunar Fist Use various materials to create an organic shaped lamp that can be wall mounted or set on a tabletop. Simple wiring techniques will give the participant a basic understanding of electrical assembly. On May 22nd, meet at The Noguchi Museum

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 & SUNDAY, JUNE 12 11 AM–3 PM

End Table, inspired by the Noguchi Prismatic Table Use this simple and handsome design to create a low stool for your bedroom or living room, while learning about the minimal but sturdy structure of a three-legged table. Entry-level woodworking will be explored with common hand tools. On June 5th, meet at The Noguchi Museum

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 & SUNDAY, JUNE 26 11 AM–3 PM

Stool, inspired by the Noguchi Stool Use additive and reductive woodworking methods to create a sturdy and functional stool. The design and resulting object are simple and classic. On June 19th, meet at The Noguchi Museum

KIDS PROGRAMS SATURDAYS JULY & AUGUST 2–4 PM

SATURDAYS MAY 7–SEPTEMBER 24 12–3 PM

Guerrilla Storytime Presented in partnership with Urban Librarians Unite Meet at our Mini Library to join Urban Librarians Unite for Guerrilla Storytime. These fun, pop-up readings with local librarians offer families open-air storytelling and sing-a-longs for children. Drop in any time to share your love of reading as we bring your favorite library programs into the park. For more information, please visit: urbanlibrariansunite.org. Saturday Sculpture Workshops These free workshops are tailored for kids and their families on a drop-in basis. Head to the park’s education area, where children can work with a different artist each week, exploring innovative art mediums and a variety of subject matter. Note: If arriving in a group of 10 or more, please contact us the week prior to your visit by calling 718 956 1819. May 7 Whatever Floats Your Boat with Ian Gerson Presented in collaboration with LIC Community Boathouse A Socrates Classic! We’ll make miniature toy boats and rafts from a variety of materials and set them to sail. While we learn about local water quality and the history of New York City’s waterfronts, we will experiment with creating our own floatable sculptures equipped with wind-up propellers, sails, and other methods to make them move. We’ll test our boats in a kiddie pool before a group launch at nearby Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove. May 14 Geological Pets with Aiysha Mayfield Join us as we explore the park’s geological topography and transform rock samples into awesome Pet Rocks. Did you know that New York City and parts of the East River waterfront are giant rock deposits from a glacier? Did you know you can tell the difference between rocks by identifying what types of minerals they contain? You’ll learn more cool facts like these while gaining a new appreciation for the unique land formation of Socrates. Best of all you get to design and take home your very own Geological Pet! 34

SATURDAYS 12–3 PM

Saturday Sculpture Workshops (cont’d) May 21 Gigantic Sculptures Made Small with Linda Ganjian Imagine you were given the opportunity to design a gigantic sculpture that would take up the entire park. What would you do? Would you “glam” it up, making a shiny glittery disco ball on a pedestal, or would you build an elegant skyscraper with a playground on every floor? Using an assemblage approach, we will realize that sculpture on a smaller scale as a model. We will start with a cardboard base outlined with the park’s landscape. Then we will let our imaginations run wild! We’ll use cardboard, paper, pipe cleaners, fabric and trim, and all sorts of odds and ends to realize the unrealizable. May 28 In the Neighborhood with Yana Dimitrova What makes a city a city? What do we need in our communities to call a place home? How can we design a space that is comfortable, empowering, exciting, walkable, and is a safe city for all? In this workshop participants will be led through a series of activities to help them understand city systems and their meaning, while also experimenting with various found objects, paper, and other materials. Participants will first design their own neighborhoods, then collaborate to create literal bridges to connect them and make a city. June 4 Nation Building with Zaq Landsberg Have you ever imagined creating your own nation? During this workshop, participants will make their own flags and mythologies. Employing a mix of drawing, graphic design, and creative writing, participants will also think about their project in relationship to a larger global context. By developing their own national identities, participants can redefine and shape the local environment they live in. June 11 (begins at 11 AM) LIC Bike Parade Transform your bicycle, tricycle, or scooter into a mobile work of art and then flaunt it in our annual LIC Bike Parade! Artists will also be leading workshops in spoke cards, banners, and a large-scale collaborative human-powered parade float. 35

SATURDAYS 12–3 PM

Saturday Sculpture Workshops (cont’d) June 18 Makin’ Sock Puppets with Roxanne Jackson Learn how to make your own sock or paper bag puppet! We’ll start with an array of socks and other materials to create animal puppets, such as giraffes, elephants, monkeys, caterpillars, and friendly monster puppets. You will learn the basics of puppet-making and how to add unique features using fun accessories! June 25 Tin Can Totems with Paul Duncan Bring in your used, medium-sized tin can to create a recycled totemic sculpture. Based around Jamaican sculptural techniques utilizing raw material, you can make your own metal sculpture by flattening a tin can and combining it with found objects and other common items. This sculpture, with its tree-like structure, is designed to bring elements of nature into your otherwise urban design. July 2 Constellation Poetry with Carolyn Ferrucci Engage your senses and create your own Galaxy at Socrates Sculpture Park! Using simple writing and drawing prompts, participants will observe their surroundings and create constellations based on what they see. When everyone adds their constellations together, we will create a mini-Galaxy out of our connected dots. July 9 (begins at 11 AM) Festival of Kites & Kayaks Using recycled materials, children and their families draw inspiration from the park’s fantastic view of the Manhattan skyline to build expressive kites and then fly them in the park. Teaching artists from Socrates and The Noguchi Museum will lead workshops for participants of all ages to produce and personalize handmade kites that explore ideas of flying, freedom, and community. July 16 Sailing Away with Linda Ganjian Make your own fantastical sailboat in celebration of City of Water Day! Add sails, flags, banners, or pictures of your pet–anything that expresses who you are and what you love. Take the boats out for a spin in the river or in your bathtub. 36

SATURDAYS 12–3 PM

Saturday Sculpture Workshops (cont’d) July 23 How to Think in 3D with MicroEmpowering Join us to learn more about the wonders of 3D printers, 3D pens, 3D puzzles as well as how to make sculptures and prototypes using these machines. This workshop is intended to show you the basics of using 3D technology to take your Maker and DIY skills to the next level. July 30 Faces & Figures with Kim Charles Kay Inspired by the work of Paul Klee, participants will use wire armature and plaster gauze to create unique hand puppets. The puppet bodies will be constructed using simple hand-sewing techniques. Special attention will be given to creating expressive faces and garments for each puppet. August 6 Setting the Stage with Kim Charles Kay Make your own diorama and set the stage for imagination and action! Participants will explore sculptural techniques to build an interactive environment with cardboard and found material. Each diorama will be capable of holding multiple characters of each artist’s making. August 13 Plastic Bag Couture with John Hatfield Couture magic happens with these plastic bags by turning them into a large fashionable tote bag of your own brilliant design. This simple cut and fuse process using an iron turns throwaways into a colorful, customized tote bag. August 20 Making Symbols with Yana Dimitrova If you could create a symbol that speaks of you without words, what would it look like? In this workshop we will look closely at the possibilities of symbols to relate messages, only through shapes, color, movement, and all the elements of design. Participants will make drawings, then have the option to transform their ideas into 3D forms. What will your symbol be? August 27 Theater of Shadows with Katie Denny Horowitz Create your own characters for the Socrates stage! After a month of Shakespeare and dance 37

SATURDAYS 12–3 PM

Saturday Sculpture Workshops (cont’d) ...performances in the park, now you can assemble your own cast and set using a variety of recycled papers and fabrics. Whether creating people, animals, props, or creatures, use your imagination to add life to an interactive shadow puppet theater. September 3 Eat the Rainbow with GrowNYC Greenmarket Join educators from our weekly GrowNYC Greenmarket for this fun (and delicious!) interactive workshop where kids and families learn about the importance of eating vegetables of a variety of colors. Participants will then create a “garden of images” about all they they’ve learned. September 10 Unfamiliar Portraits with Pam Reyes In this workshop, family members will partner up to create “blind-contour” drawings of each other. After several tries at this new technique, participants will choose one drawing to elaborate on. Using various materials such as pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, beads, fabric and other sculptural objects, participants will transform their drawings into sculptural drawings that bring to mind the “likeness” of their family members. September 17 Dreamcatcher with Pam Reyes Let’s transform the education area into a largescale dreamcatcher! Using dreams as inspiration, participants will create a sculptural object that they will attach to a web-like structure made of fabric and strings. Families are also encouraged to elaborate, reassemble and modify the “dreamcatcher” to suit their dream objects. The workshop will result in an accumulative, collaborative installation. September 24 Memory Maps with Pasqualina Azzarello As Saturday Sculpture Workshops come to a close, participants will be prompted to reflect and identify cherished memories from Socrates Sculpture Park or their own local neighborhoods. Using an assortment of art supplies including cut paper, fabric, and watercolors, participants will create “memory maps” that fuse personal reflections with our urban environments. 38

WEEKDAYS JULY 11–AUGUST 19 10 AM–12 PM & 1–3 PM

Sculpture Camp Presented in partnership with ConEdison These free workshops accommodate groups of children from neighborhood youth agencies, community groups, summer schools, and day camps by offering the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities inspired by our LANDMARK exhibition. Artists run two sessions of their workshop each weekday to teach children fundamental and contemporary art-making techniques. Note: Groups can sign up for a single workshop or a combination of weekly workshops. Pre-registration is required and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis (cancellations within 48 hours of workshop date will be charged). To register your group, please visit: socratessculpturepark.org/sculpturecamp. July 11–15 Creatures in Clay with Roxanne Jackson Join us in building a menagerie of animated creatures from water-based clay and express yourself by sculpting mythical creatures of your own! Sample images and small sculptures of mythical creatures will be abundant and include harpies, sirens, and medusa, to help you envision your own beast. Participants will learn the basic techniques needed to build beastly forms. July 18–22 Wearable Art with Roxanne Jackson Become a bird, space traveler, or imaginary creature through making wearable art masks using found and recycled materials. Participants will design and assemble functional, wearable pieces of art that can be used to create a new costume or your very own puppet show. July 25–29 DIY Paints & Play Dough with MicroEmpowering Join us to travel back in time and learn more about the classic methods used by old masters to make paints and other art materials. Combining all natural materials you too can produce rich paints and colorful, smooth play dough to begin creating your very own masterpiece. Also learn how to use natural ingredients to create and color crystals, experiment with the different densities and mass of natal elements, and learn more about the science behind crystal growing. 39

WEEKDAYS 10 AM–12 PM & 1–3 PM

Sculpture Camp (cont’d) August 1–5 Weaving for Art with Kim Charles Kay Using repurposed materials, students will explore the ancient practice of weaving as a nonfunctional art form. Participants will learn basic weaving patterns and can experiment with an array of materials to create a one-of-a-kind wall piece. August 8–12 Hold It High with Kim Charles Kay Fly your own flag high to show the world what you care about! Participants will generate ideas through a short creative writing exercise and will develop mottos and symbols to personalize their flags. Participants will learn appliqué and direct painting techniques to make these personal flags of creative expression. August 15–19 Binoculars to the Future We Want with Ian Gerson What do you want the world to look like in 100 years? Let’s make our own binoculars to see into the future! The workshop will explore topics such as climate change, rising seas, and increased pollution. The group will then brainstorm ways to collectively work toward a positive future that we’d each want to see. Using the park’s landscape for inspiration, participants will make drawings of their ideas. Then, participants will work with recycled materials to construct and decorate their own binoculars through which to see their ideal vision for the future.

TEEN & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS In collaboration with our local middle and high schools, Socrates partners with local youth organizations to implement the following programs designed to foster and highlight the creative expression of our community’s youth. FRIDAY, MAY 27 10 AM–1 PM

LeAp This peer-to-peer workshop is led by students of LeAp’s Public Art Program. LeAp’s young artist activists, whose issue-based work will be on exhibit in NYC parks citywide this summer, will conduct a workshop with other youth to create a large-scale artwork that addresses critical community issues. 40

LeAp’s Public Art Program empowers young people to have a voice in their communities by expressing themselves on major social issues through the creation and public exhibition of art. LeAp’s Public Art Program is a project of Learning through an Expanded Arts Program (LeAp). For more information, please visit: leapnyc.org. JULY 5–JULY 29

Coastal Classroom In partnership with City Parks Foundation Coastal Classroom is a City Parks Foundation program for rising 5th-9th grade students. Coastal Classroom runs during the month of July at nearby Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallet’s Cove. Schools and community-based organizations are invited to schedule four in-depth sessions on marine ecology, waterfront recreational activities, and the importance of preserving the waters surrounding our city. Groups meet once a week for 2.5 hours of programming. STEM-based, hands-on activities, coupled with recreational opportunities such as rowing and fishing, allow students to experience our waterways as their own backyard and learn how to protect them. These outdoor field experiences fully engage students in summer fun and learning and help raise awareness about one of NYC’s most important assets: our waterfront. For more information, please visit: cityparksfoundation.org/coastal-classroom.

PERFORMANCES SATURDAYS AUGUST 6, 13, 20 4–5:30 PM

Young Choreographers for Dance at Socrates In partnership with Norte Maar Presented in conjunction with Dance at Socrates, this program pairs aspiring teen choreographers (ages 13-18) with experienced Norte Maar choreographers-in-residence at the park each week, August 6-20. Each one-week residency is an opportunity for mentorship, experience, and exposure, and will culminate in the presentation of a new short dance to be featured alongside professional works at the Dance at Socrates Saturday performances. These gifted youth are selected through an open call for proposals. To apply, please visit: nortemaar.org.

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS SEPTEMBER 20–OCTOBER 4–6 PM

Days of Heroes In partnership with Minor Miracles Participants work on weekly lessons plans related to rewarding careers in the NYC Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division, NYC Police Department, and the United States Coast Guard. This six-week, creative arts workshop will intertwine career exploration, fitness, life skills, and self-empowerment, while introducing participants to some of NYC’s most courageous professionals. Participants will meet face-to-face with decorated professionals to hear about life on the job, while gaining a sense of honor and responsibility toward their community.

SPRING / FALL 2016

Next Step Pictures In partnership with Academy for Careers in Television & Film Producing a range of video content documenting Socrates’ exhibitions and programs, this student-based production company exists to create work experiences for ACTvF students in visual media production and to support the successful transition of these students into entry-level employment and post-secondary studies. Students work with industry professionals and Socrates staff, receiving training and hands-on experience in all aspects of managing and working in a viable production company.

SPRING / FALL 2016

Sculpture Studio In partnership with Zone 126 The Sculpture Studio at Socrates brings local Queens high school students into the park to develop a visual language by observing and exploring materials through a sculpture practice. Following an integrated curriculum, students are encouraged in the studio to draw from their other studies. This program provides a space where students and instructors share an ongoing dialogue about the process, techniques, and current issues in the production of making art. Students will also be introduced to art and its significance in shaping cultures, to further the development of their problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Custom Workshops & Tours Conducted in the park’s education area, Socrates offers private, artist-led workshops and tours designed specifically for your group, available year round. For more information, scheduling, and to get rates, visit: socratessculpturepark.org/tours. 42

SUPPORT & ABOUT

The free artistic, cultural, and social programming at Socrates Sculpture Park is made possible, in part, by major support from: Bloomberg Philanthropies, Booth Ferris Foundation, Charina Foundation, ConEdison, Mark di Suvero, Deutsche Bank of Americas Foundation, Sidney E. Frank Foundation, Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation for Art, Jerome Foundation, Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, Agnes Gund, The Kayden Family, Lambent Foundation Fund of Tides Foundation, the Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation, Ronay and Richard Menschel, Mertz Gilmore Foundation, Ivana Mestrovic, The New York Community Trust, Plant Specialists, Leonard and Louise Riggio, the David Rockefeller Fund, Shelley and Donald Rubin, the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, Silvercup Studios, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Smith, and Spacetime C. C. Socrates programs are also supported, in part, by public funds from Queens Borough President Melinda R. Katz; the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council; the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency; and the National Endowment for the Arts. Socrates Sculpture Park is a public/private partnership with the City of New York, Department of Parks and Recreation. We are most grateful for the support of our dedicated Board of Directors: Mark di Suvero, Chairman Stuart Match Suna, President Ivana Mestrovic, Secretary and Treasurer Lisa K. Erf Maxine Frankel Richard Gluckman, FAIA Robert F. Goldrich Deidrea Miller Brooke Kamin Rapaport Ursula von Rydingsvard Joel Shapiro Thomas Smith Kimberly Strong Commissioner Mitchell Silver, Ex-Officio

Socrates Sculpture Park is extremely grateful for our partnerships with: The Academy for Careers in TV & Film Agostino Arts The Architectural League of New York Baccalaureate School for Global Education Batala NYC BIG Reuse Bike New York Capoeira Nago Queens Circus Amok City Harvest City Parks Foundation City Vet Film Forum Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Free Style Arts Association Friends of Queensbridge Park Goodwill Industries Green Shores NYC GrowNYC Hellgate Farm Hip to Hip Theatre Company In-Sight Dance Company Jacob A. Riis Settlement House The Jazz Foundation of America Kidical Mass NYC LaGuardia Community College LeAp Long Island City Community Boathouse Long Island City Cultural Alliance Long Island City High School Louis Armstrong House Museum Materials for the Arts The Metropolitan Opera The Minor Miracles Foundation Municipal Art Society The Noguchi Museum Norte Maar NYC Department of Transportation NYC Department of Parks & Recreation NYC Police Department Partnerships for Parks Plant Specialists Pooches Sport & Spa PS 993 Queens Action Council Queens Community Board 1 Recycle-A-Bicycle Rooftop Films 45

Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture Spacetime C.C. Studio in a School SummerStage Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA Transportation Alternatives Two Coves Advisory Council Urban Librarians Unite Urban Upbound Young Dancemakers Company Zone 126 Special thanks to: The City of New York, Mayor Bill de Blasio; Queens Borough President Melinda R. Katz; City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito; New York State Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan; City Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer and Costa Constantinides; NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, Commissioner Mitchell Silver; and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl

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BY LIC ART BUS The LIC Art Bus is a FREE SHUTTLE service that runs on weekends from May 7 through September 11. The bus–which stops at the entrances of Socrates Sculpture Park, The Noguchi Museum, SculptureCenter, and MoMA PS1–runs on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, from 1PM to 6PM, at approximately 45-minute intervals.

ABOUT THE PARK Socrates Sculpture Park is the only site in New York City specifically dedicated to providing artists with opportunities to create and exhibit large-scale sculpture and multi-media installations in a unique outdoor environment that encourages strong interaction between artists, artworks and the public. The parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existence is based on the belief that reclamation, revitalization, and creative expression are essential to the survival, humanity, and improvement of our urban environment. Founded in 1986, Socrates is celebrating 30 years of exhibitions and programming. Over the last three decades, the park has been host to over 1,000 artists facilitating the production and exhibition of outdoor artworks and performances. We would like to thank all our supporters, partners, artists, performers, teachers, and public for making Socrates Sculpture Park such an extraordinary place. SOCRATES SCULPTURE PARK PO Box 6259, 32-01 Vernon Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11106 718 956 1819 info@socratessculpturepark.org

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