last summer, i initiated “Dead in august” at the Pentagon in Brook- lyn. the project was a series of exhibitions and events throughout the month of august, celebrating the Brooklyn arts community by including changing exhibitions, screenings and performances, live bands, and food by local restaurants. from this project, i was inspired to pursue the idea of utilizing empty spaces and create

a new platform for artists, curators, and writers in the form of an alternative non-profit organization. Essentially, “Dead in august” became site95.

this year, we have expanded “Dia” as a multi-venue project by using empty gallery and artist-run spaces to create in-depth exhibitions highlighting emerging new York-based artists. the project includes our first fundraising benefit and exhibition event at Present Company with over 80 works donated by artists, a group exhibition at i-20, and solo projects at launch f18 with Chris Smith and Marie Vic. our July and august issues of the Journal are also dedicated to the “Dia” and include features, artist projects, inter- views and editorials.

“Dead in august” would not have happened without Sara Maria Salamone, Janet Kim, Becky nahom, Danielle oxford, naomi asselin, Brian Balderston, Chad Stayrook, José ruiz, Paul Judelson, Jonathan lavoie, amy gadola, Sam trioli, tim Donovan, Cary Whit- tier, all of the artists involved, and all of our supporters. the spirit of everyone involved is what inspires the project and site95 itself, and we look forward to continuing our mission.

More to come, Meaghan