The Williamsburg Art Scene: It started as a village within the town of Bushwick, now a neighboring community. Williamsburg was industrial with a shipyard and many factories–all are now gone except for the old Domino Sugar factory. Williamsburg has been home to many ethnic enclaves including Hasidic Jews, Italians, Puerto Ricans and Dominicans. Now, it’s also an influential hub for indie rock, hipster culture and fine, contemporary art. All of this is associated with its main thoroughfare, Bedford Avenue. Join Savona Bailey-McClain, curator and arts producer. Stroll through one of the hippest communities in Brooklyn. Mixed between great cafes, restaurants and shops are wonderful galleries showing forward thinking artwork.

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

Date: Sunday May 6, 2012

Event Route: Bedford Avenue and N. 7th Street, “L” train from Manhattan to Bedford Avenue (1st stop in Brooklyn).

Host Organization:   Savona Bailey-McClain, Executive Director of the West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. and NYC Arts! (Walking tour initiative of the West Harlem Art Fund)

Registration: No need to sign up, just show up at the posted meeting location.

Accessibility: Not Accessible – stairs, obstacles, uneven terrain, steep paths

IRUBNY Celebrates Gramercy Park in a Creative New Way

Discover the many textures of the Gramercy Park. Join Carol Caputo, a New York artist, as she introduces you to a creative new way to connect to our urban neighborhoods. As you walk around this historic area, you will see many interesting architectural details that define the history and cultural story of this neighborhood. These stories can be found on the streets and buildings of every neighborhood in the city. Here’s an opportunity for you to get in-touch with a piece of history and create your own rubbing. Instructions, paper and crayons are provided. IRUBNY a fun and exciting experience for the whole family! “If you love New York, you’ll rub New York.”

Time: 11:00am-12:30pm

Date: Saturday May 5, 2012

Event Start: Corner of 18th St. & Irving Pl.

Event End: Lexington Ave. & 21st St.

Host: Carol Caputo, New York City artist, IRUBNY

Registration: No need to sign up, just show up at the posted meeting location.

Accessibility: Fully Accessible