Williamsburg Walks
July 11, 2009
Bedford Avenue between North 4th & North 6th Streets
noon - sunset
2-3:30 pm
Tour the WGA galleries of the northside of the neighborhood with art aficianado Merrily Kerr. This tour will demonstrate the diversity of Williamsburg's art offerings, from Weimar paintings to cutting-edge contemporary. In a quirky apartment gallery or the post-industrial expanse of one of the area's newest and largest art spaces, come explore the unique visions of the city's most creative people. Tours leave from the WGA table on Bedford Avenue between North 5th & North 6th Streets. Tickets are just $10, but space is limited and tickets MUST BE purchased by July 8 online through paypal. For information on other tours, visit www.newyorkarttours.com.
Purchase tickets for the July 11 tour of northside WGA galleries here:
Children's Activities - Near the corner of North 4th Street
Creative Kids on Bedford: Join us for playful and creative afternoon of collage and bookmaking for kids of all ages. Participents will be invited to display their work for the afternoon as part of an on-site exhibtion that will encourage children to explore the stories to be found in their creations Brought to you by Spread Art & Live Bliss. For more information, visit www.spreadart.org.
Movement demonstrations for adults and children will be led by members of the visionary dance studio and workshop STREB.
Between North 4th & North 5th Streets
A very special WGA presentation, re-creating events and happenings that were realized in the 60s and 70s. This exciting arts agenda will transform the block between North 4th and North 5th into an interactive arena, filled with creative interventions of the
public space. The block will be populated with installations, music acts, gallery booths, and educational resources that will highlight some of the most engaging players in the Brooklyn arts scene. Special thanks to Creative Thrift Shop.
Between North 5th & North 6th Streets
This Weekend, 3rd Ward will be on Bedford Ave. handing out their FREE BIKES! All you have to do to get one, is sign up for membership. If you haven't seen these custom designed, lime-colored, single-speed bicycles, stop by! Joining 3rd Ward is the infamous Lemonade Stand Girls - with their bicycle-blended libations and song. So stop by, get a bike, blend your own drink and learn about the amazing classes & services offered at 3rd Ward!
New York folk-pop singer/songwriter Tamara Hey will perform an acoustic set. "Tamara's songs are infused with typical New Yorker sarcasm and pure pop influences. She is an impressive and thoughtful creator, a songwriter’s songwriter, and one of the best in NYC. Refreshingly, Tamara Hey brings lighthearted optimism to a singer/songwriter genre often skewed toward the brooding and depressive." Listen at www.myspace.com/tamarahey.
An Indigo Dye workshop will be hosted by the unique craft-making and supply boutique Spacecraft.
Wheel-throwing pottery demonstrations and instruction by local design showroom and ceramic studio Choplet.
