Spend an afternoon exploring the street art, galleries, culture & history of the Lower East Side with Women of Culture Founder, Alexandra Harper. This walk features different galleries and new shows every time so that it’s new and different even for return attendees!
We will take in the unique sights, sounds, and tastes that make this neighborhood so interesting, with a focus on female artists and female-owned businesses. We will discuss the ever-changing history and immigrant-influenced cultures that make the areas so diverse and experience first-hand how they are representative of the true essence of the city as a whole.
This walk features stops at 3-4 galleries, all showing a diverse array of contemporary female artists. You will also learn about the local street art as we pass by a few favorite food purveyors, where snacks can be purchased for an additional cost.
This is a great opportunity to take a deep dive into one NYC's most vibrant and fascinating neighborhoods, learn about the history and meet new friends along the way. The route and galleries featured on the walk are different every time, so each walk is new even for those who have attended in the past.
Ticket cost: $45/person early bird; $50 day-of ($36/$40 for Art-full members)
(Proof of vaccination along with a photo ID may be required inside some of the galleries.)
Meeting location: The Grandaddy coffee shop
290 Grand St.
Make a full downtown day of it and join us for our book club/ paint & sip night with ArtsClub afterwards: https://www.womenofculture.org/experiences/monet
*All of our Art-full Discovery walks are gender-inclusive and open to all who are interested in the arts!
More about the neighborhood:
The area nestled between Houston and Canal St on the north and south and the Bowery and the East River on the east and west is one of the most vibrant in the city. Influenced by the many diverse ethnic groups and immigrants who have made NYC their home, it feels like a microcosm of what NYC is all about — a melting pot of cultures, entrepreneurship and creativity. There is always something new to discover here, and this tour is all about taking the time to notice the richness and beauty that comes with this diversity.
More about your Guide:
Alexandra Harper is a Graphic Designer, arts enthusiast, culture vulture and foodie who believes that the arts, in all of their many forms, are the lifeblood of NYC. Originally from a small town in Vermont, she has spent the past 17 years exploring every nook and cranny of this amazing city and has compiled a roster of diverse and artful experiences which provide both locals and visitors alike a unique perspective of the Big Apple. In the past five years, she has curated and produced over 150 arts-based experiences for Women of Culture. She have a passion for community-building, meeting new people and sharing this city with others. Her designer’s eye, elevated aesthetic, thirst for uniqueness and sophisticated palette make her a discerning critic, and she will help you discover only the best of what NYC has to offer!