Social Studies is a three-day education and retail pop-up experience exclusively developed by Baque Creative. Following the success of Social Studies Miami Art Basel 2017, the experiential event will make its proud second edition and New York debut at Milk Studios in New York City.
Committing to the ethos of New York City’s eclectic and diverse populous, Social Studies New York will host a series of educational programs and curatorial workshops with the goal of enriching and uplifting people of all walks of life. Workshops will be lead by Angelo Baque of Awake NY, Photographer Shaniqwa Jarvis, Melody Ehsani, Tremaine Emory of No Vacancy Inn, Sonya Sombreuil of Come Tees, Jess and Brian Procell of Procell, Brendan Fowler of Some Ware and ELECTION REFORM!, and Carlton Yaito. Bringing the event’s scholastic theme to life, these workshops will be aimed at a youth demographic, offering them skills guidance and the opportunity to create and develop their own bespoke creative edition.
The main retail space will be conjoined by a library area where visitors will have the unique opportunity to engage with the workshop leaders in one on one conversations called Office Hours.
An exclusive Virgil Abloh designed Social Studies tee will be for sale throughout the duration of the event, with all proceeds going to select youth focused organizations in the South Bronx.
Social Studies New York is being produced with support from sponsors, Nike, Levi Strauss & Co., The North Face, Timberland and Milk.
Social Studies is equally excited to launch the debut publication Family by photographer Rafael Rios, who will participate in a conversation and presentation about his journey as a photographer and the pathway of his career alongside other established photographers.
11/16
FRIDAY
5PM – 7PM
NIKE / SHECK WES CONVERSATION
A conversation about Sheck Wes’ journey from NY to LA, followed by an interactive photo workshop.
11/17
SATURDAY
11AM – 1PM
LEVI’S / 501 DENIM WORKSHOP
Tremaine Emory and Sonya Sombreuil Levi’s 501 Denim guided alteration workshop utilizing heat press, airbrush and cut and sew techniques.
2PM – 4PM
LEVI’S / DENIM JACKET WORKSHOP
Carlton Yaito Levi’s Denim Jacket guided alteration workshop utilizing distressing techniques.
5PM – 7PM
MILK / PHOTO CONVERSATION
A fast paced presentation by a group of inspirational photographers. Curated by Shaniqwa Jarvis:
Breeze
Chandler Kennedy
Joshua Woods
June Canedo
Lula Hyers
Rafael Rios
Renell Medrano
Quil Lemons
Sue Kwon
11/18
SUNDAY
11AM – 1PM
TIMBERLAND / GAITER BOOT WORKSHOP
Angelo Baque and Melody Ehsani Timberland Gaiter Boot guided alteration workshop utilizing heat press, sewing and airbrushing techniques.
2PM – 4PM
THE NORTH FACE/ NUPTSE AND GORE-TEX JACKET WORKSHOP
Jessica Gonsalves and Brian Procell of Procell custom TNF Jacket guided alteration workshop utilizing heat press, silkscreen and airbrushing techniques.
5PM – 7PM
THE NORTH FACE/ FRANKENSTEIN TOTE BAG WORKSHOP
Shaniqwa Jarvis and Brendan Fowler guided workshop constructing custom Frankenstein tote bags out of recycled TNF materials.
GRAILED x SOCIAL STUDIES AUCTION
A bespoke one-of-one North Face jacket by The North Face, Awake NY, Shaniqwa Jarvis, No Vacancy Inn, Union Los Angeles, Melody Ehsani, Off-White™, Heron Preston, Come Tees, Procell, Online Ceramics, Carlton Yaito, Ghetto Gastro, Bephie, Election Reform! and Some Ware.
Visit: grailed.com/social-studies
11/16
FRIDAY
1PM – 2PM
OFFICE HOURS:
Alix and Elijah of Online Ceramics
3PM – 4PM
OFFICE HOURS:
Shaniqwa Jarvis, Heron Preston
5PM – 6PM
TALK: ART AND COMMERCE
A conversation moderated by Elise R Peterson with Brendan Fowler of Some Ware and Election Reform!, Sonya Sombreuil of Come Tees and Alix and Elijah of Online Ceramics
11/17
SATURDAY
10:30AM – 11:30AM
WORKSHOP:
Guided meditation for women with Melody Ehsani
1PM – 2PM
OFFICE HOURS:
Melody Ehsani, Angelo Baque
3PM – 4PM
OFFICE HOURS:
Bephie, Ghetto Gastro
5PM – 6PM
TALK: POLITICS
A talk with De’ara Balenger, creative strategist and former Director of Engagement for Hillary for America and guests
11/18
SUNDAY
1PM – 2PM
OFFICE HOURS:
Sonya Sombreuil, Tremaine Emory
3PM – 4PM
OFFICE HOURS:
Carlton Yaito, Brendan Fowler
5PM – 6PM
TALK: HOW I MADE IT
A discussion with Angelo Baque of Awake NY, Tremaine Emory of No Vacancy Inn, Jon Gray of Ghetto Gastro, Bephie and Melody Ehsani.
Talks will be first come first serve.
** IMPORTANT PLEASE READ **
Once you register, you will receive an automated message. However, this does not guarantee you a spot. Confirmation emails will come from thankyou@somethingspecialstudios.com. Please sign up for the one workshop you would like to attend the most, as guests will only be confirmed for one session per person.
Press inquiries should go to: sydney@baquecreative.com
For all other inquiries please contact: thankyou@somethingspecialstudios.com
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Social Studies New York has been produced with support from our sponsors:
Nike, Timberland, The North Face and Levi’s.
