When’s the last time you flew a kite? If it’s been a while, there’s an interesting event in New York City this weekend that could help fix that. #
FlyNY, drawing on last year’s success, returns for a full day of kite-flying festivities this Saturday, August 21. Co-hosted by the New York office of Architecture for Humanity and the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation, the day will be full of kite-making, live music and outdoor fun in Riverside Park. Kite-making supplies will be provided on Saturday as well. #
With Architecture for Humanity’s mission to promote “socially responsible design advocacy” and “innovative, sustainable, affordable solutions to humanitarian issues,” organizers hope this event will bring forth a sense of community, engage children in a dialogue about design, and celebrate the city's dynamic skyline. #
For the past six weeks, the New York branch of Architecture for Humanity has been accepting kite entries from professionals around the world for this contest. This Friday evening, at a private event at the Center for Architecture, a panel of experts will judge the kites based on craftsmanship, structure, artistry, ingenuity, and performance. The jury panel will also host a conversation about innovative design. Some of the winning kites will be auctioned to raise funds for Architecture for Humanity. #
It’s not all so exclusive, though; you'll have a chance to check out the winning kites in action on Saturday. @_FlyNY and others will be live-tweeting the event and interested parties around the world will be able to participate in the discussion using the hashtag #DesignDialogue. If you can’t make it out to Riverside Park for the big fly day on Saturday, it’ll be easy to follow along from afar via FlyNY's Twitter and Facebook accounts. #
FlyNY
Saturday, August 21
10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pier I @ Riverside Park South
70th Street and Hudson River, NYC #
Photo: girlwparasol #
