The Hanging Gardens of Brooklyn

Herbert Von King Park of Bed-Stuy
June 2024 - May 2025

Public Art Installation and Community Space

The Hanging Gardens of Brooklyn is a traveling art installation serving as a creative commons for artistic expression, public wellbeing, and collective stewardship.

Our organization facilitates free programming in NYC parks by and for the hosting community.

We provide space, funding, and support for those seeking to create programs that engage the public with their local community and environment.

Garden

A hanging botanical garden of native and edible plants adorns the rooftop of the installation. Practitioners of all arts are welcome to share their offerings.

Performance Space

Artists and performers are invited to use the space and built-in speaker system to present free shows in the park.

Outdoor Classroom

Educators are welcome to share their knowledge and practices through public facing workshops.

OPEN CALL FOR PROGRAMS

The Hanging Gardens is offered as a free public venue for community events and gatherings.

If you're interested in hosting an event at the Hanging Gardens, submit below.

Some examples include:

Performances (Music, Theatre, Spoken Word, Comedy, ...)
Wellness Practice (Yoga, Exercise, Breathwork, Mindfullness, ...)
Educational Workshops (Classes, Discussions, Interactive Activites, ...)
Youth Engagements (Outdoor classroom, Field Trips, Club Meetings, ...)
Community Engagement (Mutual Aid, Public Assistance, Demonstrations, ...)

All approved events are subject to the following criteria.

Events must be free to the public. The public cannot be excluded from participation
Events must be respectful to the host park and its local community.
Events will be added to our public calendar.
Events must be submitted 1+ days in advance and are subject to review & approval.
Use of integrated Audio System requests must be submitted 5+ days in advance.

PUBLIC EVENTS - SUBMIT HERE

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HISTORY

The Hanging Gardens project originated in the fall of 2020 with the award of a 2021 Brooklyn Arts Fund Grant. This catalyzed an initial process of design, engineering, fundraising, fabrication, and civic advocacy. An additional $10,000 in funds was raised via a GoFundMe campaign and a NYFA City Artist Corps Grant.

The project was approved for public exhibition through the NYC Art in the Parks program in 2021. During this period the installation was fabricated by lead artist Bryce Peterson over a 5 month period. This immense effort culminated on August 21, 2021 with the opening of the Hanging Gardens in Highland Park, Brooklyn. In 2022 the project received an additional BAC Local Arts Support Grant in partnership with fiscal sponsor Norte Maar to support continuation and enhancement of the project.

In 2023 the project received the Art in the Parks Programs permission for its upcoming exhibition in Herbert Von King Park, as well as a grant from the City Parks Foundation NYC Green Fund to support ongoing operations.