named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Residencies
Program hosting artists working at the intersection of art and science, supporting the creation of new interdisciplinary works
Exhibitions
Curated art exhibitions focusing on bioart, ecology, and the relationship between humans and the environment, held in the gallery space at Brooklyn Army Terminal
Listening Room
Public space offering immersive audio experiences, including the Water Stories podcast, to engage visitors with aquatic themes and environmental issues
Water Stories: the Podcast
Podcast series exploring human relationships with water through conversations with artists, scientists, and scholars, accompanying an exhibition at the gallery
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitates community engagement and networking eventsCo-organizes and hosts events such as art-science mixers and social gatherings to connect members of New York City’s biology, art, and design communities, including collaborations with Biodesign Challenge and Genspace.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds art-science initiatives through grantmakingFunds and sponsors art-science projects, including awarding the Outstanding Art Prize at the 2024 Biodesign Challenge, which provided a year-long mentorship and culminated in a public exhibition for the winning pHen Artist Collective.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosts art exhibitions and public eventsOrganizes and hosts art exhibitions, opening receptions, panel discussions, film screenings, and live performances that explore intersections of art, science, and technology. Events include Climate Week NYC 2025 programming, the Sensing Change Festival, and exhibitions such as 'pHen: Adaptive Hues & Circular Futures' and 'Living Matter, Shaping Futures'.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Maintains public access to art and science facilityProvides in-person access to its physical facility located at 58th Street and 1st Avenue in Brooklyn, with a designated waterfront entrance, hosting exhibitions, events, and programs open to the public.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Operates artist residencies and mentorship programsRuns artist residency and mentorship initiatives, including a year-long mentorship with the pHen Artist Collective that culminated in a public exhibition, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration in bioart and biodesign.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces and publishes podcast seriesProduces and publishes the podcast series "Water Stories," which explores human-water relationships through interdisciplinary conversations with artists, scientists, and scholars, accompanying exhibitions and public programming in Brooklyn.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides educational programs and workshopsOffers hands-on educational activities including hackathons for students, design workshops, interdisciplinary symposia, and a Community Ecology Reading Group focused on microbial life and ecological themes, all aimed at fostering learning in art, science, and technology.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts interdisciplinary research in bioacoustics and biomaterialsCollaborates with researchers at the Interstate Environmental Commission to study fluid dynamics and biomaterials in acoustic technologies, including the development of an experimental "water speaker" and the use of algae-based bioplastics as functional membranes in sound transmission.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$74K
Contributions & grants$49K65%
Program service revenue$26K35%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$55K
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balance sheet
Total assets$28K
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Net assets$28K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- 1014 Funder — Supported the Sensing Change Festival NYC event.
- American Hungarian Library and Historical Society Partner — Partner organization supporting the pHen exhibition and cultural programming.
- Art Switch Foundation Partner — Co-presented the Sensing Change Festival NYC.
- Beyond Earth Partner — Collaborates with Beyond Earth, a women-led transdisciplinary artist collective, on space-bound artworks and curatorial projects.
- BioBAT Inc. Government — Located in the ground floor lobby of BioBAT Inc., a nonprofit incubator for BioTech labs, at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.
- BioBAT Inc. Government — Related entity providing institutional or operational support to BioBAT Art Space.
- BioDesign Challenge Partner — Engages with BioDesign Challenge, an education program and competition that connects biotechnology, art, and design, suggesting collaborative educational programming.
- Biodesign Challenge Partner — Co-hosted a biology, arts, and culture mixer event in Brooklyn, NY.
- Biodesign Challenge Partner — Co-organized an art-science mixer event at Union Hall on April 16, 2026.
- Biodesign Challenge Partner — Collaborates with Biodesign Challenge to sponsor and support student-led biodesign projects, including awarding prizes and hosting exhibitions.
- Biodesign Challenge Partner — Partnered with the Biodesign Challenge, whose Outstanding Art Prize was awarded to The pHen collective.
- Brooklyn Army Terminal Government — Host site and operational partner for BioBAT Art Space, providing physical space and infrastructure.
- Brooklyn Army Terminal Partner — Co-developed the group exhibition "Living Matter, Shaping Futures."
- Eve Barro Partner — Hosts the "Water Stories" podcast produced by BioBAT Art Space.
- Genspace Partner — Co-hosted a biology, arts, and culture mixer event in Brooklyn, NY.
- Genspace Partner — Co-organized an art-science mixer event at Union Hall on April 16, 2026.
- Genspace Partner — Collaborates with Genspace, which offers a platform for science innovation and hosts an Open Lab Artist Residency program in partnership with BioBAT Art Space.
- Hungarian House Partner — Hosted a pHen artist workshop in collaboration with BioBAT Art Space.
- Hungarian House Partner — Partner organization involved in supporting the pHen exhibition.
- Interstate Environmental Commission Partner — Collaborating on research involving fluid dynamics and biomaterials in acoustic technologies.
- Ministry of Culture Czech Republic Funder — Supported the Sensing Change Festival NYC event.
- Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Partner — Partner institution contributing to the pHen exhibition and sustainable design initiative.
- Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest Partner — Collaborated with The pHen artist collective from the university on a year-long mentorship and solo exhibition.
- NARS Foundation Partner — Co-presented with NARS Foundation on The Sunset Park Wide Open Spring Edition 2019, indicating a collaborative public arts engagement.
- NYC Ferry Partner — Partners with NYC Ferry to provide transportation access information for visitors traveling by water.
- NYC Parks Greenthumb Partner — Co-hosted the Community Ecology Reading Group event at BioBAT Art Space.
- NYCEDC Partner — Collaborated on programming related to the launch of BATWorks, a clean-tech and climate innovation hub.
- New York City Economic Development Corporation Government — Government partner supporting BioBAT Art Space and its programming initiatives.
- Open House NY Partner — Partners to host public access events during Open House New York.
- SUNY Downstate Partner — Collaborates with SUNY Downstate's Exploring Health Careers Program to host educational hackathons focused on health professions and graduate training.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-Science Integration as Interdisciplinary Inquirymethodology: art-science_integrationBy merging artistic and scientific practices, we produce deeper public understanding of biological and ecological systems, because aesthetic and material exploration makes complex ideas accessible and fosters imaginative engagement with science.
- Bioart as a Sustainability Catalystmethodology: bioart_sustainability_intersectionBy using bio-based materials and biodesign in artistic practice, we reduce reliance on conventional plastics and disposable tools, because embedding sustainability into creative processes enables scalable, low-waste alternatives that model ecological responsibility.
- Community-Engaged Interdisciplinary Programmingmethodology: community-engaged_interdisciplinary_programmingBy offering free, interdisciplinary cultural events and educational experiences, we increase public access to art and science in underserved areas, because removing financial and institutional barriers fosters inclusive participation and community-driven learning.
- Multispecies and Collaborative Design Thinkingmethodology: multispecies_designBy centering nonhuman agencies and interdependent systems in design and art, we challenge anthropocentric paradigms and produce more ecologically attuned innovations, because recognizing intelligence beyond humans fosters sustainable and ethically grounded technological and artistic practices.
- Speculative Bioethics in STEAM Educationmethodology: speculative_bioethics_and_design_thinkingBy using speculative inquiry at the intersection of biology, technology, and design, we foster creative innovation in education, because ethical and imaginative exploration enables students to critically engage with emerging biotechnologies and reimagine future healthcare solutions.