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Since 1998 Art to the Avenue has been doing just that. Each May, with the overwhelming support of the Greenwich business community, the Arts Council turns Greenwich Avenue and adjacent streets into a strolling gallery. Continue Reading →
Art to the Ave has returned to Greenwich Avenue in 2022 after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Opening night was warm, with clear skies, and residents enjoying the strolling gallery and abundant receptions. Art to the Ave runs through May. All the art on display is for sale, and a 30% tax deduction for the purchaser benefits GAC. Tyler Whitley and Maggie Yang from TD Bank on Greenwich Avenue at the reception for Art to the Ave. Continue Reading →
Stop by the front lawn of the Greenwich Arts Council on Thursday to listen to live music by 9 of Hearts Band and learn more about the artists and stores participating. Continue Reading →
Opening night of the 22nd annual Art to The Ave festival is set for Thursday, May 2 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. The festival is collaboration of local stores in the Greenwich Avenue area and local artists, made possible by the Greenwich Arts Council. Each May, with the overwhelming support of the Greenwich business community, the Arts Council turns Greenwich Avenue into a strolling gallery.
The evening launches a truly spectacular show as musicians and street performers fill the street entertaining strollers.
Most stores host receptions for the hundreds of visitors who attend to preview the work of over 120 artists. The artworks selected by the retailers remains in place through Memorial Day, so there is ample time for viewers to experience the “gallery” that downtown Greenwich becomes.
All the art on display is for sale. New this year, all are invited to an after party to be held at the Greenwich Arts Council the night of May 2 from 7:30 to 9:00pm. Continue Reading →
Art to the Ave will run from May 5 – 30, 2016. Opening night set for Thursday, May 5, from 5:30-8:00pm. The evening will launch a truly spectacular show and much anticipated community event with musicians and street performers fill the streets. Continue Reading →
Art to the Avenue will kick off on May 7 with a party up and down Greenwich Avenue. Participating shops and businesses will feature the work of local artists during May. Continue Reading →
Previously a language arts teacher at Greenwich High School, the artist Kyle Healy left to raise her children and focus on her art. She is participating in Art to the Avenue with work featured at Eatalian. Continue Reading →
By Leslie Yager
Some time late Thursday morning the sun broke through the fog. From Old Greenwich to Byram, steam rose from the rain soaked asphalt. The air grew warmer. Air conditioners whirred to life. And everyone holding their collective breath in anticipation of the Art to the Ave festivities exhaled a deep sigh of relief and headed out to the party. And it was a blast! Continue Reading →
At last, Thursday ushers in both May and Art to the Ave., with opening night festivities planned from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Expect parties and performers up and down Greenwich Ave. Continue Reading →