Canstruction is back at Brookfield Place! The beloved annual design competition challenges teams of architects, engineers, and contractors to build sculptures made entirely out of unopened cans of food. The large-scale sculptures are displayed in an exhibition open to the public and later donated to City Harvest to help feed those in need.
There are a variety of ways to engage with and learn more about Canstruction, including a live build, guided tours, an activity worksheet for youngsters, and more!
LOCATION: Canstruction takes place throughout Brookfield Place, which is located at 230 Vesey Street in Lower Manhattan. Visit the Information Table in the Winter Garden at BFPL to donate cans of food and speak to a brand ambassador to learn more! VIEW MAP OF EXHIBITION >>
SCHEDULE:
Live Build: Thursday, October 30 | 10AM – 6PM (approx. 6-8 hrs.)
Exhibition on view: Friday, October 31 – Monday, November 10 | 10AM – 7PM, daily
WAYS TO ENGAGE:
LIVE BUILD: Join us in the Winter Garden and watch as one of the incredible Canstruction sculptures is built before your very eyes by the DeSimone Consulting Engineering team on Thursday, October 30. Begins at 10AM and takes about 6-8 hours.
Sixpoint Brewery will be in the Winter Garden during the Live Build, from 2-5PM, sampling some of their delicious beers! Must be 21+ to participate.
TOURS: Educational tours of the Canstruction exhibition are available at the times below. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Walk-ons accommodated if space is available. REGISTER HERE >>
Saturday, November 1 from 3-4PM
Wednesday, November 5 from 5-6PM
Thursday, November 6 from 12-1PM
Saturday, November 8 from 10-10:45AM (Tour for Kids)
Saturday, November 8 from 11AM-12PM
DONATE: Help the cause when you visit! Drop off canned food to be donated to City Harvest in the Winter Garden, 10am-7pm.
VOTE: Cast your ballot for the “People’s Choice” award and vote for your favorite sculpture. Link to vote coming soon!
KIDS ACTIVITY SHEET: Grab your little ones a worksheet that will help guide them through the exhibition with thoughtful questions and activities.
DIGITAL RECIPE BOOK: Download and discover inventive, canned-food recipes from some of Brookfield Place’s acclaimed retailers, as well as from City Harvest’s Nutrition & Culinary Education team. Link coming soon!