Socrates Sculpture Park

???? Cultural nonprofits are the unsung heroes of NYC’s vibrant cultural, social, and environmental fabric. In a recently published piece, Socrates Sculpture Park alongside incredible organizations like The Laundromat Project and @RecessArt , shines a light on the vital role smaller cultural institutions play in transforming neighborhoods, amplifying voices, and fostering connections. From turning a landfill into a climate-resilient sanctuary to bridging art and activism, Socrates and our peers prove that smaller in scale doesn’t mean lesser in impact. Our work ensures that art, education, and civic engagement are accessible across all five boroughs. Read more about how our organizations are shaping a more inclusive and resilient NYC. ??: Katie Dixon @shaunleonardo ?? Read the piece: https://bit.ly/40wkx4B ?? Tell us: What role do cultural nonprofits play in your neighborhood? . . . #NYCCulture #SocratesSculpturePark #KatieCDixon #ShaunLeonardo #SupportTheArts #CulturalNonprofits

The 2025 Annual Fellowship Open Call Application is now open! We are inviting early career artists to submit proposals for new public works responding to the complexities of uprooting for long-term sustainability and resilience. The Fellowship culminates in “The Socrates Annual,” an exhibition showcasing the Fellows’ completed works from September 2025 to March 2026. For the first time, Socrates is encouraging proposals that span across creative disciplines including sculpture, performance, social practice, ecology, and more. The Socrates Annual Fellowship reflects the Park’s commitment to nurturing artists, experimentation and risk-taking, providing invaluable support for the development of ambitious public art projects. The 2025 Socrates Annual Fellowship will focus on the theme “Up/rooted,” exploring the tension between dislocation and resilience. The theme considers how removal or extraction may sometimes be essential for survival, and how thoughtful relocation can foster growth, understanding, and a thriving ecosystem. Applications are open and must be submitted by Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Begin your application today! . https://lnkd.in/eKFgiTYh . . ??: 2024 Artist Fellow Petra Szilagyi (@petrasyzygy) at Socrates Sculpture Park Studio

?? Recapping big news from Socrates Sculpture Park! We are excited to announce a new chapter of leadership as we head towards our 40th anniversary in 2026. Katie Dixon will be joined by Shaun Leonardo as Co-Director, bringing expanded vision and collaboration to the Park! ???? Katie has led Socrates as Executive Director since April 2023, and Shaun, a Queens native, returns to the Park where his journey began as a staff member and later as a board member. Together, they’ll lead Socrates into the next 40 years of community, creativity, and environmental activism. “We are deeply honored to lead this special place and look forward to building a future rooted in collaboration, care, and the legacy of Mark di Suvero,” say Katie and Shaun. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/eMRyDuUj . . . ??:?@argenisphoto