Van Alen Institute

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Happy to join a panel 3/5 at the Van Alen Institute in NYC on the ethics of technology and design systems related to death. Link below.

I usually think about design and socio-technical infrastructure from the perspective of living systems so it will be fun to approach core concepts from the opposite side. Come through!

[The Architect's Newspaper @archpaper]

Models, drawings, and renderings of houses from architects are on display in the Van Alen’s Urban Room as part The House Transformed. The works respond to themes related to “collective living, multigenerational households, or living alone.”
https://t.co/IYLd8Dpt1l

[Brooklyn Paper @brooklynpaper]

“The Dear Neighbor Project,” created by Tiffany Baker and produced by the Van Alen Institute, blends storytelling and public art to raise awareness of flooding in Gowanus. https://t.co/DqhKTQRzcI

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

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With our $100K grant awarded to @van_alen, we’re empowering local NYC artists to transform vacant storefronts that bring together culture and commerce.

Learn more about our neighborhood grants: https://t.co/O0JoBiYcf1

[NYC Department of Small Business Services @NYC_SBS]

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Yesterday, we joined @grandstreetbid in their celebration of the “The People Make The Place!” art installation on Graham Avenue! 🏙️🎨

[The Architect's Newspaper @archpaper]

The Van Alen Institute announced today its next executive director will be Hayley Eber. Eber will depart her role as a dean at Cooper Union. “There’s a lot of alignment with the missions and the ethos of the two institutions,” Eber told AN.
https://t.co/Itu115tOT0

[NYC Cultural Affairs @NYCulture]

🗣️ NYC cultural organizations: @NYC_SBS and @van_alen are seeking applications for the Building Creative Capacity program. This initiative engages local organizations to address storefront vacancy in creative ways.

Apply by November 15: https://t.co/w7zhWNBo90

[Downtown Brooklyn @DowntownBklyn]

🌼 @TussleMagazine's Logan R. Beitmen reviews Curry J. Hackett's "Ugly Beauties" (@Van_Alen), on view now at The Plaza at 300 Ashland:

"Hackett’s figures seem almost supernaturally ornamented, yet they blend in perfectly with their environment." Read on: https://t.co/BZMfP0Ro8c

[The Architect's Newspaper @archpaper]

The Van Alen Institute now operates out of a former garage at 303 Bond Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. On the cusp of the institution’s 130th anniversary the organization is looking toward a strategic reorientation of its mission and work.
https://t.co/kIdobchK2e

[Van Alen Institute @van_alen]

Spreading the word on this new design competition from @EdReimagined:

[Education Reimagined @EdReimagined]

ICYMI: @SiegelEndowment and @WaltonFamilyFdn have launched the $2.2 million #LearningLandscapes Challenge to design and build future-ready K–12 education environments! Attend the March 13 virtual information session and learn how to enter. Register today!
https://t.co/gzWe9v2Kl2

[Randy Cohen @Randylandia]

Interior design is not aesthetic fads, not upper-class fancies, and not just for the few, @KiaWeatherspoon tells @Van_Alen: “Great design is color, it’s culture, it’s heritage.” Hear how: https://t.co/qf14sgSjVD

[CB6 - Brooklyn Community Board 6 @BrooklynCB6]

A snowy reminder that our February Full Board Meeting is next Wednesday, February 21st, at 6:30 PM at @van_alen & @Zoom .

More info @ https://t.co/I93nUJqnv3

[Randy Cohen @Randylandia]

Good design is not a privilege of the few but a joy for the many, interior designer @KiaWeatherspoon tells @Van_Alen. Listen: https://t.co/qf14sgSjVD

[Van Alen Institute @van_alen]

Limited space left! On 12/12, join us in Gowanus for a fantastic conversation with design equity interior designer Kia Weatherspoon, who's led the design of 165,000+ sq ft of interior spaces for affordable and low-income housing.

Grab your tix here: https://t.co/o59GcCDcyb

[CB6 - Brooklyn Community Board 6 @BrooklynCB6]

November 30th Landmarks/ Land Use meeting at @van_alen.

As seen on @LinkNYC kiosks across the district.

More info @ https://t.co/fTJBJ9Mm2r

[Van Alen Institute @van_alen]

Now on sale: Join our next live recording of Person Place Thing, the radio interview show hosted by Randy Cohen — featuring Kia Weatherspoon, President, Determined by Design (and Van Alen board member!)

🗓Tues 12/12, 6:30 pm
📍303 Bond St, BK
🎟Tix $15: https://t.co/o59GcCDcyb

[Van Alen Institute @van_alen]

NYC designers, @nycpublicdesign wants to hear from you!

[NYC Public Design Commission @nycpublicdesign]

Calling all NYC Design Professionals! We are looking for specific and constructive feedback from people within the broader NYC design community to gauge public knowledge and input about the PDC's role in the public design review process: https://t.co/uSaMD26EDf

[CB6 - Brooklyn Community Board 6 @BrooklynCB6]

Our October Full Board meeting is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 11th, at 6:30 PM at @van_alen & virtually on Zoom; email [email protected] for info.

Liquor, landmarks and daylighting on the agenda.

See agenda @ https://t.co/o23ObTt8UE

[Van Alen Institute @van_alen]

Yes, the Van Alen Block Party is ON for tomorrow! We're optimistic sunnier skies will break through by the afternoon. Come for the free @amplehills ice cream (scoops at 3 pm, while it lasts!), stay for the immaculate vibes all afternoon.

[Van Alen Institute @van_alen]

☀️ This Saturday... we're bringing good weather vibes to the Van Alen Block Party! ☀️

Hang out all afternoon for music, performance, art-making, games, tacos — and as always, FREE @amplehills scoops starting at 3 pm🍦

🗓️ Sat 9/30 (rain date 10/1)
🕐 1–6 pm
📍Bond & Union St, BK

[Van Alen Institute @van_alen]

☀️ This Saturday... we're bringing good weather vibes to the Van Alen Block Party! ☀️

Hang out all afternoon for music, performance, art-making, games, tacos — and as always, FREE @amplehills scoops starting at 3 pm🍦

🗓️ Sat 9/30 (rain date 10/1)
🕐 1–6 pm
📍Bond & Union St, BK