3 Narratives Questions

1.

Art Space

 What are the demographics of the community in which the project will be sited?
The demographic is quite wide, ranging from young to old, from all walks of life, all races, genders, backgrounds. It is a community space that does not discriminate towards anyone. 
Who is your audience?
The audience would be both artists and non-artists. It would (hopefully) attract a wide range of people who are interested in art and who value the conversation around true art that demands a dialog. It will give artists who see a gap in the exhibition setting a place where they can convene with other artists, curators, collectors, theorists, and just art lovers and gain perspective from every side of the spectrum. 

 Are there groups that can become involved in the realization of your project?
I hope this project creates a lasting community of artists, curators, creators, etc that come back time and time again to partake in different activities in the space. I hope to have a steady team of people who will run it but in no way do I want there to be a concreted and closed system. If someone wants to participate in any way, big or small, I hope to open up the opportunity to them. There will definitely be a set team to lead it but all will be welcome. 

  Are there organizations that are doing related work?
There are similar art spaces such as Flux Factory, Secret Project Robot, Artist Space, ______ and a recent personal project I have just launched, El Sótano which I hope to make into this. The only difference is that these spaces are in different locations around NYC and their impact is quite different to what I wish to achieve through this space since its Chelsea location is crucial to producing a dent in the void. 

What is the civic process that a project like this requires? 
This project would need to go through the process of registering as a non-profit, acquiring a space, hiring volunteers and employees.

What about permits?
NYC Building Codes & NYC Administrative Code: occupant load limits, exit components, seating and furniture arrangements, fire alarms, sprinklers, handicapped accessibility 
Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation 
Certificate of Occupancy 
Energy Codes

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/buildings/pdf/code_notes_place-of-assembly.pdf

 What about governmental agencies?
National Endowment for the Arts
Dept of Cultural Affairs 

  What about social media?
Social media is crucial to be able to get the word out there, bring people into he space, encourage artists to exhibit in the space, create community, and invite non-artists as well to participate. 

What about documentation of the project?
Documentation would go through the funding, the building of the space, grants, all activities done in the space such as exhibitions, artist talks, events, etc., people who have exhibited, volunteered, worked, etc. in the space.




2.

Art Park

What are the demographics of the community in which the project will be sited?
People of all ages in the neighborhood of Chelsea. From all backgrounds, races, genders, etc. 

Who is your audience?
People who are interested in the arts, artists, artists who engage with environments or site-specific art, curators, collectors, the community around the space, art students. 

 Are there groups that can become involved in the realization of your project?
Artists, curators, arts organizations that want to use the space to set up an event or exhibit, the people who will run the space. 

  Are there organizations that are doing related work?
First Street Green Cultural Park, Socrates Park, Harlem Art Park.

What is the civic process that a project like this requires? 
engaging with the geography of the community, being funded, kept up, bringing people who know about landscaping, outdoor art, and public art

What about permits?
Park Permits
Construction Permits
Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation 
Certificate of Occupancy 

https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits

What about governmental agencies?
National Endowment for the Arts
Dept of Cultural Affairs 
Dept of Parks and Recreation 

  What about social media?
Social media is crucial to be able to get the word out there, to post news about the space, reach out to the public, create public presence through virtual mediums. 

What about documentation of the project?
Documentation would go through the funding, the building of the park, grants, all activities are done in the space such as exhibitions, events, work that is placed, etc., people who have exhibited, volunteered, worked, etc. in the space. 

3.

Makers Space for Creatives

What are the demographics of the community in which the project will be sited?
Creative people ages 18 + in the city of New York 

Who is your audience?
Artists, designers, creatives, makers, art students, people curious about learning to use facilities. 

 Are there groups that can become involved in the realization of your project?
Artists, designers, professors, businesses ( as sponsors or partnerships) 

  Are there organizations that are doing related work?
Hack Manhattan, NYC Resistor, Fat Cat Fat Lab, Bushwick Community Darkroom, Skill Mill 

What is the civic process that a project like this requires? 
engaging with the artist/maker community, being accessible to the community, having teachers and facilitators that will help,

What about permits?

Construction Permits
Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation 
Certificate of Occupancy 

https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits

What about governmental agencies?
National Endowment for the Arts
Dept of Cultural Affairs 
Department of Buildings


  What about social media?
Social media would help to keep people up to date about classes, availability, and events. Also to promote and show the community, what is done in the space, and the environment. 

What about documentation of the project?
Detailed bookkeeping, construction documentation, facility maintenance, worker/employee logs, supplies, classes