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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. 

Ragas 

Pioneer Works will be closed for normal gallery hours this October 14 & 15 for Ragas Live Festival 2023, learn more 

June closing

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

open for ticketed programs, view our calendar 

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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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Shop the PW Store Spring Sale!

 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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Our galleries and garden are currently closed for installation. We will resume regular hours on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

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

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Explore Pioneer Works with our digital guide on 

, a free arts and culture app by Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Use our guide to explore the site, browse past programs and upcoming events, meet our artists in residence, and access exclusive resources.

Download Bloomberg Connects from the app store or scan the QR code. Open the app and find Pioneer Works to start your experience.

Explore

Pioneer Works offers guided group tours as well as educational tours for K-12 students. Tours can be customized in the areas of visual arts, science, technology, and music.

Tours

Pioneer Works offers unique, scalable spaces and a 20,000-square-foot garden that can accommodate a wide variety of events: from large-scale build outs, conferences and dinners, to film shoots, screenings and intimate receptions.

Rentals

For general inquiries and questions about accessibility, please email us at info@pioneerworks.org.

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Address

F/G Subway (Smith-9th Street Station) or B61 Bus (King Street stop)

Public Transit

South Brooklyn (SBK) Ferry to Red Hook/Atlantic Basin.

NYC Ferry

Pioneer Works is located at 159 Pioneer Street in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Our galleries and garden are open Wednesday through Sunday, 12-6 pm. 

We know access is an iterative and ongoing process. Please contact info@pioneerworks.org to share accessibility questions regarding your upcoming visit or feedback on our policy.

Everyone is welcome at Pioneer Works, and we strive to create an inviting and inclusive environment for all visitors. Our beloved 19th century building is now fully ADA accessible following a $12.7 million renovation completed in early 2025, which included installing a full-service elevator to connect all three floors, creating a wheelchair-accessible pathway in the garden, and adding accessible restrooms. These upgrades ensure the historic Red Hook cultural center provides an inclusive environment for artists, scientists, and community members of all abilities.

Currently, the Pioneer Works’ main entrance and first floor is wheelchair accessible. The garden now features an ADA-accessible pathway. There are two flights of stairs leading to the second floor of the building (29 steps), and there are three flights of stairs leading to the third floor of the building (48 steps). Visitors are encouraged to use the restroom most closely aligned with their identity. Restrooms on the first floor are wheelchair accessible. There are three single-stall restrooms on the second floor and one single-stall restroom on the third floor.

We have printed didactic materials translated in English, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese for exhibitions on-view which are available upon request at the front desk. Service animals are always welcome to Pioneer Works. For paid programs, caregivers are admitted with visitors free of charge—please email info@pioneerworks.org so our team can prepare for your visit.

There are medics and trained staff onsite for all of our programs—if you are ever feeling unsafe or uncomfortable, please let us know so we can assist you. Reach out to info@pioneerworks.org with questions or concerns.

The health and safety of our visitors and artists is our top priority. Proof of vaccination and masks are no longer required, except for select events at the artist’s request. If you test positive for Covid or feel sick, have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, or trouble breathing, we ask that you stay home.

Learn more about the Pioneer Works Garden and its ecological features 

Please be considerate of the artists-in-residence and their studios while visiting Pioneer Works. To help us protect the artists' space and work, please do not touch artwork without consent, and only allow five people in a studio at one time.

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