Socrates Sculpture Park
A waterfront park on the East River where large contemporary sculptures and installations rotate through the lawns. Kids can roam among the artworks and join free summer art-making projects and community events.
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An East Harlem artist collective founded in 1969 that runs a gallery and the Rafael Tufiño Printmaking Workshop. Families can see Puerto Rican and Latino art and look for community printmaking workshops.
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Gallery visits by appointment
Gallery visits by appointment; workshop fees vary
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Ages 5–17.
Gallery visits by appointment; workshop fees vary
Gallery visits by appointment
1680 Lexington Ave, 10029, in East Harlem, Manhattan.
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