Price
Free
Time
6–9 PM
Next First Thursday:
October 7th
Photo by Giles Ashford
Visitors enjoy incredible views of the East River and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges as they walk along the waterfront from one gallery to the next and can enjoy local drink specials at Superfine from 6-9 PM (126 Front Street). Free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be served at Superfine. Bars offer First Thursday happy hour drink deals.
Attendees are invited to participate in an Insider’s Tour, led by Jonathan Gardenhire, visual artist and Program Coordinator at Artadia. Gardenhire will lead visitors on a guided tour of exhibitions on view at Janet Borden, A.I.R. Gallery, and Light Year. Tours are free, RSVP preferred.
6:30–7:30 PM
Gallery tours led by a docent.
7:30–8 PM
Attendees are invited to visit First Thursday participating galleries at their own pace. Maps distributed on site. (optional)
8–9 PM
Attendees are invited to gather at Superfine (126 Front St) for music, drinks, and conversation. (optional)
2. Screening
August 5, 8:15 PM–
10:00 PM
Open: 24 Hours
3. Opening Reception
August 6, 12:00 PM–
6:00 PM
Open: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
4. Performance
August 7, 12:00 PM–
9:00 PM
Open: Sat, 12–9 PM
6. Performance
August 14, 12:00 PM–
9:00 PM
Open: Sat, 12–9 PM
7. Workshop
August 18, 6:00 PM–
8:00 PM
Open: 24 Hours
10. Performance
August 21, 12:00 PM–
9:00 PM
Open: Sat, 12–9 PM
11. Workshop
August 25, 6:00 PM–
8:00 PM
Open: 24 Hours
12. Performance
August 28, 12:00 PM–
9:00 PM
Open: Sat, 12–9 PM
13. Performance
September 4, 12:00 PM–
9:00 PM
Open: Sat, 12–9 PM
15. Exhibitions
Closing Soon
June 26–August 8
Smack MellonOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
16. Exhibitions
Closing Soon
June 26–August 8
Smack MellonOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
17. Exhibitions
Closing Soon
June 26–August 8
Smack MellonOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
18. Exhibitions
July 14–September 12
Brooklyn Bridge ParkOpen: 6 AM–1 AM; Special Hours for Pier 2/5/6, Squibb Park & Bridge, Education Center, & Playgrounds
19. Exhibitions
July 16–August 14
Platform Project SpaceOpen: Fri–Sat, 12–6 PM
20. Exhibitions
July 22–September 16
Main WindowOpen: 24 Hours
21. Exhibitions
July 24–September 18
Higher Pictures GenerationOpen: Mon (By Appt.); Tues–Sat, 11 AM–6 PM
22. Exhibitions
July 24–October 23
Cuban Art SpaceOpen: Mon–Fri, 1–6 PM (By Appt.); Sat, 12–6 PM
24. Exhibitions
August 6–September 5
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
25. Exhibitions
August 6–September 5
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
26. Exhibitions
August 6–September 5
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
The first Thursday of every month, the galleries of DUMBO stay open late, hosting special events and receptions. Neighborhood restaurants and bars have specials for First Thursday patrons.
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