Parsons The New School for Design Presents Parsons Festival 2011, two weeks of art and design events open to the public showcasing the creativity and expertise of Parsons’ artist, designers, filmmakers, technologists, architects, photographers, and scholars. The festival includes thesis exhibitions, though-provoking public programs, interactive installations, gallery openings, workshops and wide range of special events.

Festival events are taking place at various campus locations near Union Square and in the garment district, as well as at a number of galleries and venues throughout Manhattan. The two-week series of events will culminate in an all-day block party on West 13th Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, on Saturday May 21.

For a full schedule of events, please visit the website: www.newschool.edu/parsonsfestival