The Upper West Side is a neighborhood that is continuously bursting with artists’ talent, whether in photography, performing arts, and beyond. This December, join the West Side Arts Coalition as they present the fine arts exhibit called Garden of Art. Until December 29th, you can catch the exhibition at the Broadway Mall Community Center (North Center Island) in the little Beaux-Arts building across from the 96th Street subway station. The gallery is open on Wednesdays from 6-8 PM and on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6pm.
Garden of Art is featuring the following artists:
- Farhana Akhter
- Jessica Anderson
- Timothy Eckersley
- Joe Giordano
- Robin Goodstein
- Nina Hellman
- Linda Lesser (Curator)
- Margaret Montgomery
- Nazira Muralimova
- Ava Schonberg
- Dara Tesse
- Madeline Young
You can even view the artists’ pages on the website to learn more about their work.
The West Side Arts Coalition is also responsible for sponsoring other exciting exhibitions and performances at different venues, including Cork Gallery in Lincoln Center and the Arsenal Gallery at Central Park. The coalition offers cultural programs that benefit the community and friends of the city, such as the Auction for the Benefit of the Homeless, the AIDS Awareness Exhibition, Black History Month Exhibit, Women’s History Month Exhibit, Hispanic Heritage Month Exhibit, and Global Warming Exhibit.
It looks like 2020 will continue to provide inspiration and conversation for artists and art lovers. Check out their website for more upcoming events.
More art to check out:
- These popup galleries on Amsterdam Ave
- Some unique Christmas wreaths in Central Park
- Arthouse Hotel’s Holiday Movie Revival popup
