OPEN SPACE

Socrates grants are also awarded for single artist projects and collaborations that are presented as separate exhibitions throughout the year. Through the Open Space program, Socrates provides artists with funding, administrative and technical assistance, a one to six month residency in the outdoor studio, and access to facilities, materials and equipment to create a new work - or assist with shipping and rigging to place an already existing work - for exhibition in the Park.

CURRENT
OPEN SPACE: Washington Project for the Arts PAR Program
Patrick McDonough, Awning Studies: SOCRATES, 2011
September 10, 2011 - March 4, 2012
Opening Saturday, September 10, 2 PM - 6 PM


PAST
OPEN SPACE: El Museo's Biennial - The (S) Files 2011
June 19 - August 21, 2011
Opening Sunday, June 19, 5 PM - 7 PM

Socrates hosts a component of El Museo del Barrio's 6th biennial of Latino and Latin American art. Curated by Rocío Aranda-Alvarado, Trinidad Fombella, and Elvis Fuentes, The (S) Files 2011 highlights the most innovative, cutting-edge art being produced by emerging Latino and Latin American artists currently working in the greater New York area. Aiming to expand the definition of contemporary Latino and Latin American art, this year's edition takes on a broad exploration of the visual energy, events, and aesthetics of the street.
Dan Steinhilber, Cast Angels
September 12, 2010 - October 24, 2010
Opening Sunday, September 12, 2 PM - 6 PM (rain or shine)

Jedediah Caesar
May 2 - June 6, 2010
Pentti Monkkonen, Temple of Dionysos
May 10, 2009 - January 6, 2010
Leyden Rodriguez-Casanova, An Inaccessible Gazebo
September 7, 2008 - March 8, 2009
Frances Trombly, Caution
September 7, 2008 - March 8, 2009
Barbara Westermann, Observatory
September 7, 2008 - March 8, 2009