This week it’s all about uptown Manhattan, Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. If you don’t live in these hoods already, be adventurous and explore the art scene in another barrio. Museo del Barrio and Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance have several events popping up this week, so if you’re a Brooklynite, hop on a train. If you’re a Manhattanite get out of bed and enjoy the festivities!
Museum Mile @ Museo and the Block Party!
Tomorrow is the annual Museum Mile Festival where all 10 museos on 5th avenue open their doors to the public for free and host fun, interactive events. Thousands of people attend events at the Guggenheim, Museo del Barrio, Museum for African Art and many more. Museo del Barrio in particular hosts a block party from 6 to 9 pm where DJ Charo Velecio will be spinning and Batala NYC, an all-woman drumming band will perform. There will also be a mini-dance performance by Antonio Ramos and the Gang Bangers in Neverland — quite intriguing.
82nd to 105th street on 5th Avenue New York, NY
Paseo de las Artes or the Uptown Arts Stroll
For 10 years Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance has organized The Uptown Arts Stroll, a showcase of art scattered across a multitude of venues in Washington Heights and Inwood. Painters, photographers, sculptors, as well as, performances and spoken word acts will materialize throughout the month. On June 14th from 5 to 7 pm Ganesha Outdoor Lounge will host ‘Ladrillos de Oro,’ a collective exhibit of Dominican artists. There will also be a 10 artist exhibit at the Riverside-Inwood Garden on June 15th, but that’s not all. Check out the weekly events schedule for particular artists and art that might be of interest to you. The Paseo de las Artes will run through June 30th, so enjoy the month long showcase of creativity in uptown Manhattan.
Various Venues (155th street and above)
El Museo’s Bienal 2013: HERE IS WHERE WE JUMP
Wednesday, June 12th, is the opening of El Museo’s 7th biennial exhibition and includes work from a diverse group of 37 artists. La Bienal 2013 has nominated Brazil as the special guest country of focus but showcases a range of work from Latin@ and Latin American artists working out of NYC. The included artists have never shown at El Museo and range from new on the scene to mid-career artists. Museo del Barrio consistently has relevant and thought-provoking shows, so go see what’s new at El Museo, the Latin@ museum mecca.
Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue(at 104th Street) New York, NY 10029