It’s been more than 3 1/2 decades since a group of artists and community members from western Queens transformed an East River landfill and illegal dumpsite into an open studio and exhibition space known as Socrates Sculpture Park. During all that time, the cultural institution has lacked a proper administrative building, but that is about to change.
Elected officials, community leaders and NYC Parks officials on Sept. 21 broke ground on “The Cubes,” a new 2,640-square-foot, two-story building that will provide new facilities for the park’s administrative offices, arts education and community work, and create opportunities for year-round public programming.
“The new administrative facilities coming to Socrates Sculpture Park, ‘The Cubes,’ are the culmination of almost 30 years of work and advocacy from the community, and I’m so proud that they’re becoming a reality,” NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue said. “Thanks to Socrates Sculpture Park and all of those that have contributed to this project, our next generation of artists will have a brand-new space to explore, learn and grow in the heart of Astoria.”
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