Art

You don't need to go to one of NYC's many museums or art galleries to see a masterpiece. Art exhibits are on display in public spaces throughout the city. Most of these exhibits are temporary though, so be sure to catch them while they're on display.
Art Events
Thursday, July 16, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Friday, July 17, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

BE BOLDER: Senior Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
BE BOLDER: Ballet Explorations (BE) Ballet Offers Life-long Discovery, Expression, and Reconnection (BOLDER), dance program, a fun ballet class with live music.
Free!
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Gyotaku Printmaking
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Learn about fish anatomy while making Japanese fish prints in this engrossing demo.
Free!
Event

Monday, July 20, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Sunset Wednesdays 2026
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.

Thursday, July 23, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Friday, July 24, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

BE BOLDER: Senior Ballet Programming
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx 
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
BE BOLDER: Ballet Explorations (BE) Ballet Offers Life-long Discovery, Expression, and Reconnection (BOLDER), dance program, a fun ballet class with live music.
Free!
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Bowne Park Playground (in Bowne Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our Kids in Motion staff for a fun session of tie dye.
Free!
Kids

Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Monday, July 27, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Sunset Wednesdays 2026
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.

Thursday, July 30, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Friday, July 31, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Play Area (in Grover Cleveland Playground), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our Kids in Motion staff for a fun session of tie dye.
Free!
Kids

Saturday, August 1, 2026
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Sunday, August 2, 2026
11BC Serenity Garden Presents Mary Edwards
at 11 BC Serenity Garden, Manhattan
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at the garden for a soundscape performance by Mary Edwards!
Free!
Monday, August 3, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Sunset Wednesdays 2026
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Wave Hill’s annual summer tradition brings five exciting performances Wednesday evenings to our Great Lawn.

Thursday, August 6, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Friday, August 7, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Beach 59th Street Playground (in Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our Kids in Motion staff for a fun session of tie dye.
Free!
Kids

Saturday, August 8, 2026
Public Gallery Tour
at Wave Hill, Bronx 
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Get a in-depth look at artworks on view in galleries of Wave Hill, showcasing the work of both emerging and established artists in the unique context of a public garden.

Monday, August 10, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Thursday, August 13, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Friday, August 14, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Northern Blvd. and 94th Street (in Northern Playground), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our Kids in Motion staff for a fun session of tie dye.
Free!
Kids

Monday, August 17, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

SD-19 Free Family Fun Day & Back to School Giveaway
at Canarsie Park, Brooklyn
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Please join us for our annual SD-19 Free Funday and Back to School Giveaway
Free!
Event
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Thursday, August 20, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Friday, August 21, 2026
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
From 1987 to 2019, celebrated NYC photographer Jack Vartoogian captured hundreds of SummerStage performances across Manhattan parks, from Central Park to Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park.
Free!

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Play Area (in Lawrence Virgilio Playground), Queens 
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our Kids in Motion staff for a fun session of tie dye.
Free!
Kids

Friday, August 28, 2026
Kids in Motion: Tie Dye
at Alley Springfield Playground (in Alley Pond Park), Queens
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join our Kids in Motion staff for a fun session of tie dye.
Free!
Kids

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Summer on the Hudson: Sketch Jam
at Garden Peoples Garden (in Riverside Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite art supplies to this observational drawing event led by artist and illustrator Ishita Jain. Some basic supplies provided.
Free!
