ORGANIZATIONAL FRIENDS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS

Genspace: the world’s first community lab offering a platform for science innovation at the grassroots level. 

SVA Bio Art Lab: where science and art practices coalesce and are part of the School of Visual Art’s Fine Art department. Offering summer residency programs for artists, designers, and creative thinkers. Founded by BioBAT Art Space exhibiting artist Suzanne Anker, chair and director of the BFA Fine Arts Department.

Turnstile Tours: operates ongoing public tour programming and research efforts in partnership with select non-profit organizations. BioBAT Art Space is part of the Brooklyn Army Terminal tour that takes place twice a month.  

NARS Foundation: The New York Art Residency and Studios Foundation is a not-for-profit arts organization committed to supporting artists and curators on an international level as well as engaging the local community in Brooklyn and the greater NY area. BioBAT art space co-presented with NARS on The Sunset Park Wide Open Spring Edition 2019.

BioDesign Challenge is an education program and competition that is shaping the first generation of biodesigners. Join an international education program and competition for high schools and universities that introduces students to the intersections of biotechnology, art, and design. Registration is open for BDC 2021! Early registration closes September 1. Learn more and register here.