These gardens are lovely to visit for fresh air and a stroll. Admission is a bit pricey at $15 per…read moreadult so you'll want to stay for a few hours to make it worth the fare. Parking fills up quickly. They have an overflow lot a few blocks away, but it's an uphill walk to get back to the park. It's a great place to have a picnic. Lots of families and kids. We ate lunch at the cafe, but weren't super impressed by the food. The chipotle chickpeas were bland. The paper menus also didn't match what was actually available at the register. The line to order was quite long, but the wait for the food wasn't the worst. They had lots of seating indoors and a nice outdoor patio with more tables. We walked a few of the trails. Most were unpaved. We managed fine with a stroller, but the paths were a bit rocky. To see several sections, you need to climb stairs so a stroller was not the most convenient. The view of the Hudson, from both the upper and lower terraces, is wonderful and great for taking pictures. It was spring so they had tulips in bloom. Their shady grove of trees was cool to check out. I also loved the upper gardens.

Wave Hill Public Garden is a beautiful oasis nestled on the Hudson in the Riverdale/Fieldston…read moresection of the Bronx. The property is well maintained with splendid manicured gardens containing thousands of varieties of flora and arbors on 28 acres overlooking the Palisades. Open daily 9AM to 5:3OPM Wave Hill also hosts various educational tours and events throughout the summer listed on their website: https://www.wavehill.org/calendar We were here late in the evening (8-10PM) for 'Life Among the Raptors' where Christine's Critters of Weston CT brought Owls, Falcons and Hawks for us to view. . Christine educated us on the history of these beautiful birds and how they rehabilitate many who have been injured. Christine's Critters is a wonderful organization for the sustainability of wildlife in the northeastern region of the country. Please check out Christine's Critters website: https://www.christinescritters.org/ Both non-profits are well worth experiencing. Thank you for reading

Rather than just grab a nosh with my sisters and calling it a day, I also bookmarked to come to…read moreFocal Art Gallery on City Island Ave. to enrich the senses. David Ellis, who manages(?)/owns(?) Focal is both a published Haiku poetry writer and artist, and mentioned how he frequently host works of artists. Since Focal isn't grand in size in any way- the Art here and how it engages the City Island community (and beyond), is what matters. Even the Saturday my sisters and I visited, Focal's art pieces are staged and well thought out. With a keen eye for talent, this gallery presents art in a variety of unexpected ways- even his son and local kids, showcased their art in mini easels. Oh, and it costs $0 to come here.

Amazing art gallery in the heart of City Island over 40 years! The art gets rotated every month…read more The Gallery owner Ron Turner is also an amazing artist and photographer. He's a real good guy and will help you with all your needs! Plenty of creative items for sale at great prices!

Great gallery, my favorite show was Center of Gravity by Tim Eitel. Enjoying their service for many…read moreyears.

My friend and I visited this gallery to buy an art piece of Alexander Calder's mobile. It was…read moreamazing even though I couldn't afford any art piece in this gallery, the minimum worth was $200,000 and my friend's favorite was 17 millions. The reason the price was high because every single element of his Art makes people excited. Alexander Calder is the creator of the mobile, inspired by Piet Mondrian and Joan Miro. And the name 'mobile' given by Marcel Duchamp, very famous for the 'Fountain'. I was also very excited to see many art piece of Alexander Calder at once and never visited to buy and negotiate the price of the Art. My first time experience. The gallery manager was very kind and explained everything we wanted. I will come back as many as possible.

This is more than an art gallery. This is a community space! I love Harlem because of places like…read morethis and the people who run it. I was immediately welcomed by the staff, who remembered my name and checked in on me throughout my visit. Members from the neighborhood were hanging out, discussing the upcoming event closing, their churches, and poetry slams. The exhibit I went to see was expansive and beautiful. Truly exceptional art focusing on amazing black souls and black bodies. Harlem is full of soul and will welcome anyone who wants to come. This gallery is worth a stop, and I'll be back now that I know how awesome it is! PS: it's free!

Kente Royal Gallery's vision and mission is to connect the African Diaspora through art. According…read moreto the gallery's website, Owners Phyllis + Dodji Gbedemah went on a trip to Africa in December 2018 and were inspired to create the richness they witnessed on this voyage...hence Kente Royal Gallery was born. The Gbedemah 's labor of love in the birth of Kente Royal Gallery focuses on community building by stressing the importance of returning to Africa + using traditions to help us continue to move forward into the future. How telling and empowering a message! Kente Royal Gallery is located in the one of the most mecca focused, deeply rooted and vastly rich African and African-American Historical places - Harlem, NY. The gallery is also cool because it is right next to a delicious eatery that I have dined at numerous times- Ponty Bistro! Visiting Kente Royal Gallery to view fabulous artwork and then going to Ponty Bistro's for Brunch, Lunch or Dinner is a good day/evening outing experience. Kente Royal Gallery has an easily accessible entrance with large front windows so that passerby will want to eagerly walk in and view the artwork and goods inside. We had the pleasure of going to Kente Royal Gallery last month to view the "Fire + Soul.: 100 Years of Harlem" Art Exhibition that was there from 12/3/21 -1/3/21. We happened to catch it the day before the final day and it was such an amazing exhibit! Artwork on display were from Artists including: Anthony Boone, Khalid Sabree (focus on Jazz + The New Harlem Renaissance), Sophisticatedcookie, Rudy Collins (focus on Black Influentia/Prominent Figures like James Baldwin), Ricky Day (focus on Harlem Brownstone Architecture - Harlem Scenery), Magdala Charles (focus on Female Empowerment + Freedom), etc. My favorite masterpieces at this exhibit were those created by Artist Daryl Daniels that focused on everyday people and the illustrations of children on the bus were so cool! Artist Amber Lodman discussed her artistic inspirations and detailed the process of how she creates her beautiful artwork. Ranging from, colorful, bold Harlem Afrocentric pieces to Minimalist Pieces, everything was gorgeous. Special thanks to Owners Phyllis and Dodji Gbedemah for their kindness and it was truly nice to meet them. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, masks and social distancing are stressed and everyone vwalking throughout the gallery seemed respectful of these requests. Kente Royal Gallery has a gofundme page - gf.me/u/y25zzp in order to raise funds for their ongoing efforts for assistance in during the pandemic. Kente Royal Gallery alao has a Facebook Page - (Kente Royal Gallery), a Twitter Account- @TheRoyalGallery and an Instagram Page- @kente_royal_gallery. The website is -www.kenteroyalgallery.com for more information on upcoming events, to see gallery pictures, to contact them to ask general questions or to book an appointment, etc. Kente Royal Gallery is open Wed-Fri from 2pm-8pm and on Saturdays + Sundays from 12pm-8pm. It is important to highlight Black Owned Businesses like this during Black History Month as well as all other months throughout the year. Kudos to this Black Owned Gallery!

This review is for Ladies Love Project pop-up. The event was a hit per usual with lots of great…read morecreative souls in one dope spot. Photos are from the gallery itself. It is a really nice and spacious spot, go check them out ^_^

Cute place that uses their space for school/youth events and community projects. Now that's a…read moregreat cause! Pretty spacious, with two separate rooms-everything's open, though. There's ample space in the left and right sides of the front to hang up artwork, have a circle of chairs for discussions, etc. In the back, there's more artwork and a great place to have refreshments. There's also a couple bathrooms in the middle. Everything's clean and I just went here for an event for LOVE (Leave Out Violence). It was a great venue to use to see the students put up their photos, do some recordings, a group discussion, etc. Yay for helpful space!

This is a small local art center. They have a main gallery and a couple of small studios. They…read moreswitch out the art in the gallery every 2-3 weeks. They feature a lot of local artists. They also have a bunch of programming, including offerings for teens and a camp for kids. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and it was empty. It's free to enter. The studios were closed for the summer. We were able to walk through the main gallery in about 20 minutes. The woman at the front desk was friendly. Cute place to check out. It's impressive that they have so many programs, given their small size.

generous teachers in a wonderful community art space. this center has been a go-to for me in this…read morearea for 25 years. love the attention to detail from the staff and teachers as well. this feels like the best place to recharge my art vibes. and twenty years ago my kids did the camps and had birthdays here. Enjoy being a member here!

Very nice art center in the community. It's easy to get to by train and bus. You can also drive…read morehere but parking will be a bit far. They have many programs and exhibits. Def very nice

BRAC is a wonderful arts center with a variety of affordable classes offered to all ages. Classes…read moreare taught by talented artists and the galleries present thought-provoking visual and performing arts programming and exhibitions. The building also houses artist residency and creative space. I'm thankful for this valuable community resource. The facility was recently renovated and is outfitted with quality art-making equipment. I can't get enough of the printmaking classes. Check it out and scratch that creative itch.

Great contemporary abstract artwork to checkout and shop for while you're in the area. It's by…read moreHunter College. The name of the gallery is on the window. Storefront looks a bit hidden, but actually a nice art studio front. Newly opened a few months ago. The name of the gallery is the artist. Original solo artist works. Friendly artist.

I've been following this artist for a while. Always had owning a piece on my Bucket list. Was in…read moreNYC and decided to drop by Owner/ artist was quick to accommodate my dropping by. Had many pieces to choose from. He was polite. Personable and accommodating. I bought a piece. He shipped it. I forgot in the week! Love it

Fabulous craftsmenship on framing. Best prices in town. The owner really works with you to get…read morethe right frame and matting for your piece. Very easy to work with him, and he's very experienced.

Highly recommend! I brought in two pieces including one that required canvas stretching. My…read moreartwork was handled with care and the work done was impeccable. This will be my go to spot in the future.