Through a game he calls Lingo Bingo, Gallagher creates an opportunity for neighbors from the community to bridge language and cultural barriers: to speak, hear, and understand the “voice of the other.” His project draws on the vernacular visual language and play mechanics of the game Bingo, replacing the numbers with words and phrases in multiple languages to create a low-risk, playful setting for participants of diverse cultural backgrounds to discover shared values.

The four artists’ participatory art activities seek to promote community building among people of diverse backgrounds, foster respect for immigrants from various cultures, and give space to values that span cultures, such as climate justice, racial justice, and equality. Participants will remember and reflect on their experiences by placing art objects they made at home.
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SDSS offers artist-run workshops, performances, and participatory activities free of charge with live interpretation services in English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish at local parks in community hubs. ASL services are also available with two weeks’ advance request.
SDSS connects the public to art and culture, focusing on immigrant communities, people with disabilities, and those experiencing economic hardship. The initiative fosters dialogues between audiences and artists, covering a range of subject matter and the multidimensional impact of art on cultural production and social change. It particularly seeks to disrupt rising anti-Asian sentiments and racial divides entrenched in all sectors of American life.
For the past four years, SDSS has broadened communication channels between the contemporary art world and local communities in New York City, advancing the artists’ creative endeavors to engage the public. This year, again, SDSS promises to be an immersive and captivating experience showcasing the artists and the communities' diverse talents and perspectives. All are welcome to attend, and admission is always free to SDSS events.