We transform scaffold netting into public art space.
Not-so-fun fact:
NYC has more scaffolding than anywhere in the world.
At any given time, NYC has 8,000+ active scaffold sheds that stay up for an average of 500 days, creating over 1,900,000+ linear feet of scaffolding.
So we set out to make clever use of these blank canvases
CUrrently on view:
Artist info:
SHIRT (@shirtnyc)
Whole worlds you never see a block over from where you normally walk, 2025
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Location:
Carlton Ave & Myrtle Ave, Fort Greene, Brooklyn NY
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FACADE FOUNDATION:
We are Facade Foundation, a new public arts organization that turns scaffold netting into large-scale public art space all over New York City.
Our mission is to create a sustainable model for bringing art into people’s everyday lives by transforming the city’s natural canvases into exhibition space, starting with scaffolding. New York City is the most scaffolded city in the world, with over 8,000 active construction sites, installed on average for 511 days.
We work closely with artists, estates, and institutions to facilitate the installation of custom printed scaffold netting onto building facades in collaboration with construction companies and building owners.
By turning these ubiquitous negative spaces into canvases, we present a unique opportunity for artists to share their work with broad audiences and for building owners to leverage their space in collaboration with the city’s vibrant arts community.
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
If you are interested in what we are doing, or are a building owner or representative who is interested in sponsoring a Facade location, please reach out to us below.
Contact: hello@facadefoundation.org