Price
Free
Time
6:00–8 PM
Next First Thursday:
June 2
Photo by Giles Ashford
Visitors enjoy incredible views of the East River and the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges as they walk from one gallery to the next. Free and open to the public. Highlights include:
• Light Year digital projections from 7:30–10:00 PM on the Manhattan Bridge
• Opening reception of Hanno Otten, Corso, at Janet Borden, Inc.
• Opening reception of Rob Ventura, Pollination Ecology, at Platform Project Space
• Opening reception of three exhibitions at A.I.R. Gallery: Yvette Drury Dubinsky, Searching for Peace; Zazu Swistel, In a Vulgar Language: When Your Childhood Wasn’t Invited; and Maya Jeffereis, Only Silhouettes Remain
Visitors are also invited to join Art in DUMBO for an Insider’s Tour. RSVP is required.
Schedule:
• 6:00 PM Meet at Empire Stores
• 6:05–6:15 PM Hanno Otten, Corso, at Janet Borden
• 6:15–6:30 PM Russell Maltz, Painted / Stacked / Site, at Minus Space
• 6:30–6:40 PM Jessica Eaton, Time On A Bottle, at Higher Pictures Generation
• 6:40–7:00 PM Rob Ventura, Pollination Ecology, at Platform Project Space
Joyce Siegel is a working artist and arts educator, as well as the founder of Joyce’s Art Walk, where she leads intimate gallery tours in Chelsea, Tribeca, the Lower East Side, and the Upper East Side. She has participated in and followed the NYC art scene for over twenty years and has been an Artist-in-Residence at Yaddo and the Vermont Studio School. In addition to painting and drawing, Joyce has taught art history in public schools, mentored art students at La Guardia Community College, and advised artists at Fountain House Gallery. She currently serves on the Board of Directors at The Drawing Center.
COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory, and masks must be worn during the tour. You will be asked to present proof of vaccination upon arrival. If you feel unwell or were recently in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or related symptoms, please stay home.
1. Screening, Special Event
June 2, 2:00 PM–
10:00 PM
Open: 24 Hours
3. Special Event
June 4
Brooklyn Bridge ParkOpen: 6 AM–1 AM; Special Hours for Pier 2/5/6, Squibb Park & Bridge, Education Center, & Playgrounds
4. Workshop
June 4, 3:00 PM–
5:00 PM
Open: 6 AM–1 AM; Special Hours for Pier 2/5/6, Squibb Park & Bridge, Education Center, & Playgrounds
5. Exhibitions
Closing Soon
April 4–May 27
Janet Borden, Inc.Open: Tues–Sat, 11 AM–5 PM
6. Exhibitions
April 7–June 4
Cuban Art SpaceOpen: Wed–Sat, 12–6 PM; Sun–Tues By Appt.
8. Exhibitions
Closing Soon
May 5–May 29
Gallery GaiaOpen: Sat–Sun, 2–7 PM
9. Exhibitions
May 7–June 25
Higher Pictures GenerationOpen: Mon (By Appt.); Tues–Sat, 11 AM–6 PM
11. Exhibitions
May 25–July 23
Klompching GalleryOpen: Wed–Sat, 11 AM–6 PM
13. Exhibitions
May 28–June 26
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
14. Exhibitions
May 28–June 26
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
15. Exhibitions, Screening
May 28–June 26
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
17. Exhibitions
June 2–July 3
Gallery GaiaOpen: Sat–Sun, 2–7 PM
18. Exhibitions
June 2–July 9
Platform Project SpaceOpen: Fri–Sat, 12–6 PM
19. Exhibitions
June 4–June 26
Brooklyn Bridge ParkOpen: 6 AM–1 AM; Special Hours for Pier 2/5/6, Squibb Park & Bridge, Education Center, & Playgrounds
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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