Jul 7, 2015
The Uni Project began with books. For several years now, we’ve offered New Yorkers the chance to read at staffed, open-air reading rooms that pop-up across the city in parks, plazas, and other public spaces. That’s still our game, in a big way. But in...
Jul 6, 2015
Every year, in July and August, we turn our attention to a special effort: how to reach NYC kids with reading and learning opportunities outside of school, during summer. With start-up funding from the Shippy Foundation, we deploy the Uni portable reading room right...
Jul 1, 2015
In May 2015, the Uni Project put out a call for applications for a new Artist Residency Program, giving student artists a chance to explore the city’s neighborhoods and create site-specific work in conjunction with our new DRAW NYC program. Eligibility was limited to...
Jun 17, 2015
We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new program in the Uni — DRAW NYC! Read more about it here and see many more photos. Funded by Burning Man Arts. Draw. Together. NYC.
Jun 14, 2015
One way to build community in the city is to shut down a street and give people good things to do. On June 13 in the Bronx, the 2013 and 2014. Thanks all—see you in 2016!
Jun 11, 2015
In May and June 2015, the Uni Project offered weekly open-air reading rooms at James Weldon Johnson Playground in East Harlem as part of a partnership with NYC Parks aligning our efforts with the goals of city’s Community Parks Initiative. Generous funding from Leaves...
Jun 4, 2015
In May and June 2015, the Uni Project offered weekly open-air reading rooms at James Weldon Johnson Playground in East Harlem as part of a partnership with NYC Parks aligning our efforts with the goals of city’s Community Parks Initiative. Generous funding from Leaves...
May 28, 2015
In May and June 2015, the Uni Project offered weekly open-air reading rooms at James Weldon Johnson Playground in East Harlem as part of a partnership with NYC Parks aligning our efforts with the goals of city’s Community Parks Initiative. Generous funding from Leaves...
May 21, 2015
In May and June 2015, the Uni Project offered weekly open-air reading rooms at James Weldon Johnson Playground in East Harlem as part of a partnership with NYC Parks aligning our efforts with the goals of city’s Community Parks Initiative. Generous funding from Leaves...