In partnership with Red Hook’s elementary, middle, and high schools, Pioneer Works offers enriching, STEAM-based programming for in-school and after school experiences. These programs encourage learning through the arts, music, and technology. School programs often feature themes, topics, and materials that are explored throughout Pioneer Works Exhibitions. Workshops are led by current or former Artists-in-Residence and skilled multidisciplinary educators.

The Learn and Engage team leads free, hands-on tours of Pioneer Works for students from 2nd-12th grade. Before each visit, discussion-based pre-tour workshops revolve around themes in our current exhibitions. On-site, our guided tours through Pioneer Works’s historic building and exhibitions immerse students in exploration, observation, and conversation. Afterwards, students participate in an art making workshop that connects concepts and themes explored in the exhibitions.

Our free or low cost classes provide an opportunity for participants of all ages to learn from our current and alumni Artists-in-Residence and intimately engage with their work through accessible entrypoints.

Pioneer Works partners with arts, cultural & community based organizations in Red Hook to celebrate the amazing creative and grassroots energy of our neighborhood. We work alongside local non-profits to develop workshops with and for Red Hook audiences. Collaborations spark ideas and opportunities to strengthen and deepen relationships with our neighbors, and often blossom into events, installations and project-based programs.

Education programs at Pioneer Works are also supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in Partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.