Atlantic Avenue will turn into a walking art gallery from May 9-17, as more than 125 local artists display work at over 70 businesses during Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk. The free, self-guided event runs from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, along a 1.5-mile stretch from Fourth Avenue to the Brooklyn waterfront.
Visitors can view paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and mixed media installed inside boutiques, restaurants, salons, galleries and home décor shops along the corridor.
The project pairs artists with neighborhood storefronts to highlight the creativity and character of Brooklyn’s small business community.
"By partnering artists with local businesses along Atlantic Avenue, ArtWalk invites visitors to explore, shop local and experience firsthand the creativity and character that make Brooklyn so special,” said Howard Kolins, AALDC’s Executive Director.
Curator-led walking tours will take place May 9 and May 16, led by co-curator Alicia Degener, who will guide attendees through artist meet-and-greets and featured installations.
On May 17 at noon, Why Not Art will present Crashscape, an augmented reality walking tour by Michael J. Freedman that interprets neighborhood traffic collisions through sculptural digital towers viewed on mobile devices.
Live art demonstrations and children’s programming are scheduled for May 16, with additional details to be announced.
ArtShare for HeartShare will present its 16th annual spring exhibition at Clover’s Gallery, showcasing work by children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A reception will be held on May 13 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Event maps, participating businesses and artist listings will be released before the festival online and at pickup locations, including Diem Eatery, Sahadi’s and Absolute Coffee.
The event is accessible via nearby subway lines at Hoyt Street, Hoyt-Schermerhorn, and Atlantic Terminal, as well as multiple bus routes, Citi Bike stations, ferry service, and nearby parking.
