Discover Staten Island’s dynamic North Shore, brimming with local art and culture. Experience seven sound sculptures—from a 17-foot-long wind harp to an interactive drum totem—while strolling from the ferry terminal along Bay Street’s diverse storefronts and lively parks. Catch a breath in front of a 90-foot-long mural of the endangered Right Whale with views of the spectacular waterfront.
Sonic Gates is created by artist Volker Goetze. The public art project is an initiative of Future Culture launched by Staten Island Arts and the Design Trust for Public Space to foster community connections and shape a vision for culture on the North Shore of Staten Island.
Sonic Gates is created by artist Volker Goetze. The public art project is an initiative of Future Culture launched by Staten Island Arts and the Design Trust for Public Space to foster community connections and shape a vision for culture on the North Shore of Staten Island.
Artistic Team:
Volker Goetze, Artistic Director
Sam Samore, Artistic Advisor
Alassane Drabo
DB Lampman
Lina Montoya
Jeremy Munson
Arthur Simms
Scott Van Campen
Community Partners:
100 Gates
Island Voice
Projectivity
PS78
Staten Island MakerSpace
Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness
Universal Temple of the Arts
New York City Partners:
New York City Department of Small Business Services
Office of the Staten Island Borough President
New York City Department of Transportation
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Sonic Gates is made possible through the generous support of:
New York City Department of Small Business Services
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City
Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
New York State Council on the Arts
This program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts
with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
National Endowment for the Arts
Citizens Committee for New York City
Great News Brew Caps
Special thanks to:
Emily Colasacco
Mark N. Diller
Jennifer Lantzas
Nina Marren
Future Culture Fellows:
– Lisa Dahl, Participatory Art Fellow
– Ben Margolis, Policy Fellow
– John Schettino, Graphic Design Fellow
– Margie Ruddick, Urban Design Fellow
– Gareth Smit, Photo Urbanism Fellow
