Pioneer Works facts for kids
The main hall at Pioneer Works, which hosts art exhibitions and large scale concerts and events.
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| Formation | 2012 |
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| Founder | Dustin Yellin |
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Pioneer Works is a cool place in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. It's a special center for art, music, and science. Artist Dustin Yellin started it in 2012.
It has big art shows, a lovely garden, and programs where artists and scientists can live and work. You can also take classes and learn new things there. Their goal is to help new ideas grow in art, music, and science.
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History of Pioneer Works
The building where Pioneer Works is now was built a long time ago, in 1866. It was first a factory called Pioneer Iron Works. They made big machines there, like parts for railroad tracks. In 1881, a big fire burned the building down. But it was rebuilt soon after.
Artist Dustin Yellin bought this huge brick building in 2011. His cousin, Gabriel Florenz, became the first artistic director. They worked with architect Sam Trimble to add 100 windows in 2011.
The space first opened in 2012. It was initially called "Intercourse."
Just a few months after much of the building was fixed up, Hurricane Sandy hit. This big storm caused a lot of flooding and damage in the neighborhood. Five feet of water filled the ground floor of Pioneer Works. Many people living and working nearby lost a lot because of the storm. The building had to be fixed all over again.
After a lot of cleaning and rebuilding, the space opened again in 2013. This time, it was named Pioneer Works.
What You Can Do at Pioneer Works
Exhibitions and Events
Pioneer Works hosts many different kinds of events. Experts from various fields share their work. You can see art shows, watch films, or enjoy live performances. The main hall is a huge space for big art exhibits. They also have many music shows, from single concerts to fun festivals.
Residency Programs
Pioneer Works has a special program where artists, writers, musicians, and scientists can live and work. These "residents" get to use cool tools. They have a 3-D printer, a powerful microscope, and shops for working with metal and wood. There's also a studio for old-school film photography and a music studio. Residents often share their projects with the public.
Educational Classes
Pioneer Works offers many interesting classes. While art and science are big topics, you can learn about many different things. For example, you might learn how to design circuits.
A scientist named Matthew Putman helped create the science program. It aims to connect art and science. They want to mix technology, imagination, and careful experiments. The Science Studios invite smart people to explore big questions. They also have a program called "Scientific Controversies." Famous scientists like geneticist George Church and Nobel Prize winner Rainer Weiss have spoken there. The program also gives equipment to researchers like physicists and biologists for their experiments.
Publications
Pioneer Works also publishes books and an online magazine. Their publishing company is called Pioneer Works Press. Their online magazine is named Broadcast.
