About Pioneer Works
Pioneer Works is a cultural center housed in a beautiful, spacious, and historically interesting building. Located in an excellent spot, it offers a variety of programs including educational opportunities, performances, residencies, and exhibitions. The venue features excellent acoustics and has a generally laid-back environment. Visitors can enjoy art exhibits, concerts, and a bar with a fire pit. The space feels expansive and soaring, even when packed with people. The center also has a lovely garden, cool outdoor bar, and inviting firepit. Visitors can attend interesting events, such as the Ragas Live Festival, with incredible performances. The food and drink offerings are eclectic, including options like sparkling mushroom beverages. While drinks and tickets can be pricey, the center is described as a worthwhile spot to visit for its unique atmosphere and offerings.
This place is incredible! The space alone is an artist's dream to install in. The staff was friendly and the art was exciting. I got to see works by American Artist, Hprizm, Yehwan Song, and Serra Victoria Bothwell Fels. The space lends truly lends itself to interdisciplinary artists and encourages pushing the limits of what a studio practice can entail.
Hard to get to. Let’s just say that first. From most places in Brooklyn, it feels like a journey. And perhaps that’s the point. You don’t stumble into Pioneer Works. You commit. You make the little pilgrimage. And if the timing’s right, you arrive just in time to see a room-sized baby get cut in half.
That was the first time I visited PW to see King Solomon’s Baby by MSCHF—a piece that does exactly what they’re known for: spectacle with teeth. Capitalism as game show.
The space itself, part cathedral, part backyard hang. Red brick. High ceilings. A garden where everyone’s pretending not to vape. It’s both too far away and kind of right...read full review
What a cool venue. The space feels so expansive, soaring, even when it’s packed with people. Lovely garden, cool outdoor bar, inviting firepit, awesome sound, projection, and incredible performances with Ragas Live Festival 24 hours. Packed with interesting people✨