The Studio Museum in Harlem Launches inHarlem Initiative with NYC and Harlem Parks

The Studio Museum in Harlem is collaborating with NYC Parks and Historic Harlem Parks along with the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance to present four specially commissioned works by Kevin Beasley, Simone Leigh, Kori Newkirk and Rudy Shepherd, installed in four neighborhood parks: Morningside, Marcus Garvey, St. Nicholas and Jackie Robinson. On view from August 25, 2016 through July 25, 2017, the installations are the first artists' projects in inHarlem, a series of initiatives dedicated to exploring new ways for the Studio Museum to work in its community.

To mark the beginning of inHarlem and the opening of inHarlem: Kevin Beasley, Simone Leigh, Kori Newkirk, Rudy Shepherd, the Studio Museum and its partners are organizing a celebratory event in Marcus Garvey Park on August 25. Free and open to all, and scheduled rain or shine, the event will include remarks by Museum and NYC Parks leadership, refreshments and an opportunity to meet participating artists.

inHarlem is a set of new initiatives designed to explore dynamic ways for the Studio Museum to work in its community and expand beyond its walls. inHarlem encompasses a wide range of artistic and programmatic ventures, from site-specific artists' projects to collaborative presentations with civic and cultural partners in the Harlem neighborhood. inHarlem also includes programmatic collaborations launching in summer 2016, with the New York Public Library (NYPL) as an inaugural lead partner. In the coming months, The Studio Museum in Harlem will announce additional inHarleminitiatives-including artists' projects, public programs and educational activities-with diverse partners throughout the neighborhood. For the full press release, click here.

The Studio Museum in Harlem
Founded in 1968 by a diverse group of artists, community activists and philanthropists, The Studio Museum in Harlem is internationally known for its catalytic role in promoting the work of outstanding artists of African descent. Now approaching its 50th anniversary, the Studio Museum is preparing to construct a new home at its current location on Manhattan's West 125th Street, designed by internationally renowned architect David Adjaye as the first building created expressly for the institution's program. The new building will enable the Studio Museum to better serve a growing and diverse audience, provide additional educational opportunities for people of all ages, expand its program of world-renowned exhibitions, effectively display its singular collection and strengthen its trailblazing Artist-in-Residence program. For more information please click here.

NYC Parks
NYC Parks' Art in the Parks program has consistently fostered the creation and installation of temporary public art in parks throughout the five boroughs. Since 1967, collaborations with arts organizations and artists have produced hundreds of public art projects in New York City parks. nyc.gov/parks/art

Marcus Garvey Park Alliance
The Marcus Garvey Park Alliance was formed in 2000 with a mission to make the park a safe and inviting place for community residents. Working with NYC Parks and community partners the Alliance has improved playgrounds, green spaces and restored the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater. The Alliance has evolved over the years into a community advocacy organization and the mission has expanded beyond the borders of Marcus Garvey Park.