Where we work
Public space, in all five boroughs of New York City.
Deployments since 2011. Larger dots indicate more visits.
We go to NYC Plazas...
...and NYC Street Festivals
...and NYC Play Streets
...and NYC Parks & Playgrounds
Since 2011, we’ve offered over 740 days of programming in 215+ public spaces across New York City. Everywhere we go is by request from local groups or city agencies and we prioritize underserved locations. To date, over 250 organizations have served as our host partners. We also partner with NYC Department of Transportation, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, and The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, aligning our work with citywide initiatives focused on resource equity, parks, plazas, community safety, and educational achievement gaps.
Deployments by Year
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Gathering at Chelsea Market to draw…bread!
This weekend we gathered around a still life full of baked goods from Amy's Bread at Chelsea Market. Draw with us every Sunday from 11am-2pm in Chelsea Local through April 14. Check our calendar for details. Made possible by Chelsea Market—see you on Sunday!...
Drawing and learning about bees at Chelsea Market
Thanks to the entire clan of Zack & Zoe Sweet Bee Farm for joining us today at Chelsea Market! We gathered around a still life about bees and honey, learned about bee keeping, and tasted some samples. Draw with us every Sunday from 11am-2pm in Chelsea Local on the...
We’ve been nominated for an award from the Institute for Public Art
The Uni Project has been nominated for an award from The Institute for Public Art for our work on the streets of NYC. The Institute also posted a nice summary of our work as well (PDF). Thanks!Here's a quote from the nomination:The Uni Project allows for a platform in...
Residency of DRAW NYC at Chelsea Market extended
Another great day in Chelsea Market as we gathered around a still life created with local shop Posman Books. Hang out with us every Sunday from 11am-2pm in Chelsea Local on the lower level of the market. We've extended our residency through April 14. Check our...
Pop-up drawing studio in Chelsea Market on a winter afternoon
Our residency at Chelsea Market rolled along today as we gathered around a still life created with local shop Buon Italia! Hang out with us every Sunday from 11am-2pm in Chelsea Local on the lower level of the market. We're working on adding some new...
Building together at a Brooklyn indoor block party
New York could use some more places for families to gather in the winter. Thanks to Brooklyn Bridge Parents for stepping in and creating an indoor Block Party at Citypoint this weekend! We brought our BUILD program inside for the day, and we're looking forward to...