SculptureCenter

Long Island City, NY

Founded by artists in 1928, SculptureCenter leads the conversation on contemporary art by supporting artistic innovation and independent thought highlighting sculpture's specific potential to change the way we engage with the world. Originally a 1907 trolley repair shop, artist Maya Lin redesigned SculptureCenter’s brick and steel industrial space in 2002; it was expanded in 2014 by the office of Andrew Berman Architect.

SculptureCenter's HVAC Upgrade and Building Electrification Initiative is central to setting the organization's sustainability goals for decades to come. A 2025 FCI Technical Assistance Grant supported the creation of a holistic strategy tailored for SculptureCenter's space that decreases energy use and fossil fuel dependence, explores more effective insulation and a transition from natural gas to electric heating, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with the New York State net-zero initiative.

A 2026 FCI Implementation Grant will support a major HVAC upgrade transitioning SculptureCenter's Long Island City building from gas to electric, with optimized heating, cooling, and humidity controls. The project is expected to reduce GHG emissions by approximately 66 percent over two years and eliminate natural gas use, aligning with NYC Local Law 97 compliance and advancing the broader 2028 centennial-year capital project at one of New York's most important venues for experimental sculpture.