Street Art Pilgrimage in Bushwick (Fall 2022 Dates)

Bushwick has long enjoyed a reputation as a mecca for the world’s most illustrious street artists, who have radically altered its urban landscape. Residential, commercial, and industrial buildings have all served as large-scale canvases for muralists to engage with the history, sites, and people of one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Brooklyn. However, local residents and visitors don't always have easy access to basic information regarding any given mural, such as artist biography, artistic motivation, or how the content and style relate to local architecture and the community's rich past.

This carefully curated and independently researched tour is designed to provide greater context surrounding key works of art while simultaneously introducing guests to some of Bushwick's local establishments. Whether you’re a native New Yorker looking to find out more about the public art you walk past every day or a tourist in town looking for a less conventional excursion, this 1.5-hour tour offers in-depth information presented in a fun, engaging way. Unlike other tours, we'll only be focusing on a small number of murals, allowing us to dissect the symbolism and meaning as a group.

NOTE: in accordance with health and safety guidelines disseminated by the CDC and the state of New York, guests are required to wear a mask (or face covering) and maintain social distancing protocols for the duration of the tour. As we begin offering tours under these new conditions, your cooperation and understanding is much appreciated in order to protect your wellbeing and the health of other guests.

Host or Publisher Tony Huffman