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from January 29, 2020 to September 10, 2022
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Arsenal Gallery: Namesakes: Honoring African Americans in NYC Parks
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition highlights parks and monuments that pay tribute to the contributions and lives of notable African Americans from the 18th century to the 21st century.
Category: Education, Art, History
Free!
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island 
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Category: Nature, Art, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!
Kids and Families Recycle to Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kids make fun projects out of recyclable materials.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Art, Best for Kids, Workshops
Free!
Kids
Teen Game Zone
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Teens learn new games, meet new people, and stay active in a safe environment.
Category: Workshops
Free!
Art Inspired by Betye Saar
at Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Come create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists and various techniques. The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on workshop.
Category: Education, Art, Workshops
Free!
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Join us for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.
Category: Fitness
Free!
Arsenal Gallery: Namesakes: Honoring African Americans in NYC Parks
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
This exhibition highlights parks and monuments that pay tribute to the contributions and lives of notable African Americans from the 18th century to the 21st century.
Category: Education, Art, History
Free!
Adults Le Petit Art
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Adult participants will create miniature works of art suitable for exhibiting at home, gifting, or exchanging.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Workshops
Free!
Folk Arts: Living Traditions - A Student Exhibition
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Staten Island youth embrace Mexican art-making traditions into spirited works of art under the direction of local artists Michele Ajello, Joanna Miarrostami, and Lea Simoniello.
Category: Art, History, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Exhibition Fire and Tide: Huguenot Beach in Artifacts and Art
at Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
What began as a shared curiosity, Staten Island residents Val Falcone and Michael Shanley have embarked on a quest to uncover the history and subsequent transformation of Huguenot Beach.
Category: Art, History
Free!
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