Athena Foundation Summary of “Socrates Sculpture Space”

Typed on Athena Foundation stationary, an undated summary of Mark di Suvero’s and the Foundation’s work in creating “Socrates Sculpture Space,” outlining the plans for the park’s installation cycles, and its benefits to artists and the community. The summary mentions the upcoming inaugural opening on September 28, 1986, which will feature the work of Vito Acconci, Bill and Mary Buchen, Rosemarie Castoro, Mel Edwards, Owen Morrel, and Sal Romano. It also mentions the work of young volunteers from the Astoria Houses in landscaping the park. [The date is inferred from the text and context of the document.]