Light Year is an ongoing program of video art projected onto the Manhattan Bridge, presented on the first Thursday of every month. Originally created in honor of the United Nations’ declaration of 2015 as The Year of Light and Light Art, Light Year includes a well-rounded program of video artists from around the globe.
1. Opening Reception
December 7, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Gallery GaiaOpen: Sat–Sun, 2–7 PM
2. Exhibitions
May 16 2023–March 10 2024
Brooklyn Bridge ParkOpen: 6 AM–1 AM; Special Hours for Pier 2/5/6, Squibb Park & Bridge, Education Center, & Playgrounds
4. Exhibitions
October 7–December 16
Minus SpaceOpen: By Appt. & Sat, 11 AM–5 PM
5. Exhibitions
Closing Soon
October 11–December 9
Higher Pictures GenerationOpen: Mon (By Appt.); Tues–Sat, 11 AM–6 PM
7. Exhibitions
November 10–December 16
Platform Project SpaceOpen: Fri–Sat, 12–6 PM
8. Exhibitions
November 18–December 17
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
9. Exhibitions
November 18–December 17
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
10. Exhibitions
November 18–December 17
A.I.R. GalleryOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
11. Exhibitions
November 28 2023–January 19 2024
SuperfineOpen: Tues, 2–10 PM; Wed–Sat, 12–10 PM; Sun, 11 AM–10 PM
12. Exhibitions
December 2 2023–January 28 2024
Smack MellonOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
13. Exhibitions
December 2 2023–January 28 2024
Smack MellonOpen: Wed–Sun, 12–6 PM
16. Exhibitions
December 7–January 14
Cuban Art SpaceOpen: Wed–Sat, 12–6 PM; Sun–Tues By Appt.
17. Exhibitions, Special Event
Closing Soon
December 7, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Creatively WildOpen: By Appointment
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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