Cercle de Socrate
Le Cercle de Socrate est une communauté de voisins et de sympathisants qui maintiennent la vie du Parc par la participation, le plaidoyer et la philanthropie.
Les membres du Cercle de Socrate soutiennent le Parc non seulement par leurs dons, mais aussi par leur participation active à la gestion de notre espace public commun.
For four decades, supporters of Socrates Sculpture Park have played a vital role in ensuring that the Park remains a place where artists can experiment, neighbors can gather, and visitors from across New York City can experience contemporary art freely in an open and accessible environment.
Cercle de Socrate brings together individuals who share a commitment to creative expression, public space, and community care—and who believe in the power of art to shape civic life.
Whether through monthly support, annual leadership gifts, or active advocacy, members of Socrates Circle help make it possible for the Park to remain free and open 365 days a year while advancing ambitious artistic projects and public programs.
Why Join Socrates Circle
Sustain free public art and programs that serve artists, neighbors, and visitors year-round
1Support artists’ experimentation and creative risk-taking in an open, working studio environment
2Help steward a unique reclaimed waterfront site for future generations
3Be part of a community invested in the Park’s future
4How Socrates Circle Works
Socrates Circle includes several communities of supporters, each offering meaningful ways to engage with and sustain the Park’s mission:
Community Council is a community of Friends and Neighbors who make monthly contributions to sustain the daily life of the Park.
Open to all, members of the Community Council play an essential role in ensuring that Socrates Sculpture Park remains a place where artists can experiment, neighbors can gather, and visitors from across New York City can experience contemporary art in an open and accessible environment.
Benefits Include:
- Advance notice of exhibitions, programs, and public events
- Invitations to special events and seasonal celebrations
- Opportunities to engage with artists through talks and community programs
- Opportunities to participate in volunteer days, neighborhood cleanups, and stewardship activities
- Updates and communications about the Park’s work and impact
Artist Council is a community of Friends and Neighbors who make monthly contributions to sustain the daily life of the Park.
Ambassador Council is a community of Friends and Neighbors who make monthly contributions to sustain the daily life of the Park.