Red Object Exchange

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Bring a red object from home to leave somewhere on campus, and take a red object that someone else has left at any time during the day. 

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Balloons, bouncing balls, roses, mugs — red objects can be anything you have at home and are okay giving away. They shouldn't be anything that holds significant monetary or sentimental value. They can be big or tiny, shiny or matte, all we ask is that they be the color red. And please, no food items.

WHAT IF I FORGET OR DON'T HAVE SOMETHING TO BRING?

We will have some red objects for students who are not able to bring an object or forgot. 

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? 

First conceptualized by Usdan Artist in Residence Pedro Lasch, we have made the Red Object Exchange an annual tradition for several reasons:

This tradition unites our whole community and leads to a temporary display of over a thousand red objects which stand in strong visual contrast to the green of the Usdan woods.

Red Object Exchange exhibits the power of this community doing something at one time, while keeping our individuality.

By the time students return home with their new red object, we will have created an immediate and massive exchange experiment that encompasses New York City, Long Island, and its surrounding areas. 

It's fun!

*Students Only*