Van Alen Institute @van_alen
Making it easier for communities to shape the places where they live. Find us on Instagram: https://t.co/GCSOzlt7b7 vanalen.org 303 Bond St, Brooklyn Joined February 2010-
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🌼 @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: ow.ly/nySC50RfiSI
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. ow.ly/k1h150QK7RL
Spreading the word on this new design competition from @EdReimagined:
Spreading the word on this new design competition from @EdReimagined:
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: personplacething.org
A snowy reminder that our February Full Board Meeting is next Wednesday, February 21st, at 6:30 PM at @van_alen & @Zoom . More info @ conta.cc/3HZRmwW
Good design is not a privilege of the few but a joy for the many, interior designer @KiaWeatherspoon tells @van_alen. Listen: personplacething.org
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: eventbrite.com/e/person-place…
November 30th Landmarks/ Land Use meeting at @van_alen. As seen on @LinkNYC kiosks across the district. More info @ conta.cc/3QIJiEI
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: eventbrite.com/e/person-place…
NYC designers, @nycpublicdesign wants to hear from you!
NYC designers, @nycpublicdesign wants to hear from you!
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 @ conta.cc/3tyjLpJ
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.
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.
☀️ 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
On today's City Watch on @WBAI99.5 FM New York, @cmenchaca and I talked with Deborah Marton, Executive Director of @van_alen Institute soundcloud.com/jeff-simmons-8…
See where it all started: vanalen.org/project/better…
See where it all started: vanalen.org/project/better…
It's been a minute, but the results of our BetterBin competition with @NYCSanitation are now hitting the streets 😍 More about the 2019 design competition and Group Project's winning design: vanalen.org/project/better…
It's been a minute, but the results of our BetterBin competition with @NYCSanitation are now hitting the streets 😍 More about the 2019 design competition and Group Project's winning design: vanalen.org/project/better…
Can’t wait for our 3rd annual Van Alen Block Party! Come party with us + @amplehills @ArtichokeDance @Dancewave @SpeakEasy_House and many others. 🗓️ Sat 9/30 (rain date 10/1) 📷 1–6 pm 📍Bond St between Union & Sackett See the full lineup: vanalen.org/events/van-ale…
We're back tonight with landmarks @van_alen Van Alen Institute & follow it up with three meetings next week. Mon, we've got liquor licenses , Wed is Full Board @van_alen) & Thurs is Transportation(w/ @BrooklynSpoke) @ @principlesbk Get more updates : bit.ly/SignupBKCB6
Save the date! We're one month away from our third annual Van Alen Block Party — a celebration of our vibrant, dynamic, and creative home of Gowanus. 🗓Sat 9/30, 1 pm 📍303 Bond St, BK 💃Free music, performance, family-friendly activities Stay tuned for event highlights!
Catch up on Names in the News: @van_alen's Deborah Marton elected as President of @nycpublicdesign, Katherine Bojsza named Partner at @PeiCobbFreed, and more: bit.ly/3KuFCnE
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A new art piece comes to The Plaza at 300 Ashland on 3/8! 🎨 DBP + @van_alen proudly present #UGLYBEAUTIES by @curryjhackett. The piece features AI imagery of Black individuals amongst overgrown weeds, a metaphor for the perception vs. the treatment of Black people. Stay tuned!
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. ow.ly/k1h150QK7RL
My latest newsletter includes @BrooklynCB6 votes, an op-ed on the strength of being a sanctuary city from @CMAlexaAviles & @ShahanaFromBK, @van_alen in @archpaper, an open call from @ArtsGowanus, @GowanusCurrent ‘s campaign & more. Read it all @ conta.cc/3IFGRPT
Gowanus locals mix technology and design to cut back on flooding with the GLOwanus Lantern brooklynpaper.com/glowanus-lante…
When @KiaWeatherspoon designs a common area for a low-income housing project, she’s mindful of the long past of that locale, she tells @van_alen: “We are story tellers, we are history keepers.” Listen: personplacething.org
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: personplacething.org
A snowy reminder that our February Full Board Meeting is next Wednesday, February 21st, at 6:30 PM at @van_alen & @Zoom . More info @ conta.cc/3HZRmwW
Landmarks portion getting things started at @van_alen ….
🌊 Public Meeting TONIGHT: Please join @BrooklynCB6 for the Red Hook Coastal Resiliency (RHCR) Uniform Land Use Review Procedure public hearing with the CB6 Land Use Committee There, you can learn about the RHCR project, ask questions, and provide feedback to the project team 🗣️
My latest @BrooklynCB6 newsletter which includes long time CB6 resident @BilldeBlasio , @CMAlexaAviles ‘s shore power bill (intro 1050) , our next full board meeting, @van_alen ‘s Glowanus project, @prospect_park ‘s RFP, and more. Read it @ conta.cc/3OsjmwR
Good design is not a privilege of the few but a joy for the many, interior designer @KiaWeatherspoon tells @van_alen. Listen: personplacething.org
Rainy reminder. Our Full Board meets tonight, Wednesday, January 10th, 6:30 PM at @van_alen & @Zoom . More info @ conta.cc/3TUmt4j
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 @ conta.cc/3tyjLpJ
Sticking with that theme, @van_alen will host our October 11th full board meeting!
The @van_alen block party is going on until 6 PM on Bond between Union& Sackett. Stop by if you can. Being for & part of the “community” is often said but not always meant. Since @van_alen moved into @BrooklynCB6, they’ve shown they’ve meant it.
The @van_alen block party is going on until 6 PM on Bond between Union& Sackett. Stop by if you can. Being for & part of the “community” is often said but not always meant. Since @van_alen moved into @BrooklynCB6, they’ve shown they’ve meant it.
A few more hours to check out the @van_alen Block Party on Bond St b/w Union & Sackett. Lots of activities and resources (and ice cream).
Van Alen Block Party still going strong! Gowanus Wildcats happening now!
we'll be there!!
☀️ 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
The third annual @van_alen Block Party — a celebration of our vibrant, dynamic, and creative home of Gowanus. 🗓Sat 9/30, 1 pm 📍303 Bond St, BK 💃Free music, performance, family-friendly activities Stay tuned for event highlights!
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