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This week only, we’re heavily discounting our #PWPress publications to make way for new projects. Find artist-created books for $5, $10, & $15—sales raised from the PW Store are reinvested into funding new, ambitious projects by emerging and underrepresented artists and writers.

Gift Guide

From November 28 through December 14, take 20% off products in the Gift Guide with code: ULTRAFESTIVE. 

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Pioneer Works's galleries and garden will be closed this Sunday, October 19 for Ragas Live Festival 2025. Learn more 

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Please note, Pioneer Works will be closed for daily admissions until July 7th. We 

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Celebrate 10 years of Pioneer Works by shopping the PW Press Archive Sale! Through October 31, take 10% off Pioneer Works Press items with code 

Flash Flood Closures

Building Closures Due to Flash Floods

Due to weather conditions, Pioneer Works is suspending open gallery hours for Friday, September 29. MHYSA's performance has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 1, with all tickets being transferred to the new date.

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 for the entire month of April and receive an automatic 20% off books, records, apparel, and more. Members save 35%—learn more about membership 

Our galleries and garden are closed to the public today for a United Sounds NYC Festival 2024. Learn more about the festival 

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Pioneer Works is currently closed. We look forward to welcoming you back on January 23.

Aura Closure 5/27

Please note:

 will close early at 5pm on Saturday, May 27. Learn more and plan your visit 

CEO Announcement

Just Announced: Pioneer Works Names Mara Manus Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors of Pioneer Works is pleased to announce that Mara Manus, former Executive Director for New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), has been appointed as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. 

We are grateful for your engagement and support of Pioneer Works over the last year. Now through December 31st, we’re fundraising to meet our end of year goal and close out 2024.

85% of our programming is free or accessibly-priced and we rely on our community of supporters to make that possible. Give now to ensure that we can continue nurturing artists and audiences through 2025.


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We're closed all day Friday, November 11 for our annual Village Fête Benefit. To learn more about the After Party and get tickets, visit 

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Aura Closure 6/3

 will close early at 5pm on Saturday, June 3. Learn more and plan your visit 

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We're pleased to announce the first major renovation of Pioneer Works! To accommodate the first phase of our construction, we're temporarily relocating to 133 Imlay Street opening in Spring 2022.

Early Closure 5/10/23

Due to programming, Pioneer Works will be closed to the public on Wednesday, May 10. We will be open from Thursday through Sunday for the remainder of the week. Learn more and plan your visit 

Our galleries and garden are currently closed for installation. We will reopen on 

Friday, September 12, 2025, from 7–9 PM

Raúl de Nieves, Tega Brain, and Sam Lavigne

Narcissister: Voyage Into Infinity
Our kinetic commission returns to NYC for Under The Radar 2026.

The Endless Garment: Atlantic Basin
A group exhibition and forthcoming publication explore transnational Asian fashion production as a living archive.

Paradise Container
The pressures of family, work, and modern life collide in this performance.

Dan Chiasson: Bernie for Burlington
A celebratory book launch with Dan Chiasson, Jamaica Kincaid, and Bread & Puppet Theater

Nels Cline’s 70 is the New 70
featuring Jimmy Rip, Lee Ranaldo, and EUCADEMIX

Michael Pollan: A World Appears
Join us for the official launch of his new book.

Baby-Making on Mars
Dashana Narayanan on the pregnant Russian rats sent to space during the Cold War—and what they foreshadow about the future of our species.

A Lily Pad on the Muck
Joshua Jelly-Schapiro traces the cosmic, Caribbean past of our home on the waterfront.

Scientific Controversies: Deep Thoughts of Artificial Minds
Watch AI Pioneer Yann LeCun spar with DeepMind’s Adam Brown.

Broadcast Issue 03
Featuring Catherine Lacey, Chris Kraus, Eileen Myles, Brandon Kilbourne, and more.

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