ART YARD BKLYN Art Words Benefit

Please join us Friday November 8, 6-8pm for the AYB Art Words Benefit in the Gallery at 180 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Come party with NYC's most creative, spirited, compelling and talented individuals!

The evening will feature poetry readings by AYB artists Reg Lewis and Delphine Levenson, live acousic music by Jules Lorenzo and Liv Collins of Joopi, and Gem Omoh. DJ Abby will be keeping things lively throughout the evening.

On view will be "Read Between The Lines" 50 paintings by AYB artists, available for purchase with a live silent auction of work by AYB director Meridith McNeal.

We will enjoy delicious food by Aita, beverages by Brooklyn Seltzer Boys, Critter Cookies, and Jan D'Amore Wine.

Silect auction piece (pictured above): Meridith McNeal, Magical Things Nobody Knows My Name , 2024 watercolor on paper, 12x12".

ART YARD BKLYN (AYB) is a not-for-profit arts organization that provides contemporary visual art education for underserved and often marginalized kids, teens, adults, and practicing artists of all ages via dedicated classes and K-12 school partnerships.

At AYB, we practice critical thinking free from judgment while uplifting our community. We consider ourselves to be a haven for practicing artists where everyone is encouraged to be kind, open and respectful.

Dakota Jones and Ajani Russell finishing up installation of "Read Between The Lines" at The Gallery at 180 Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn.

Jules Lorenzo and Liv Collins performing live with Joopi.

Jules and Liv have taught AYB sessions on lyric writing and decoding song meaning. They will perform an accoustic set during this event.

Reg Lewis reads his work at The Way We See It at FiveMyles Gallery in Crown Heights Brooklyn. A beloved regular AYB Teaching Artist, Reg is an original NewYorican Poet, and a spoken word performer of original narratives.

DJ Abby and AYB Artist Blaze Sirius-El (pictured above at AYB Covers Party). AYB Artist Abby Johnson, who has been a participant since about age 7, is our DJ for this event!

AYB Artists Liv Collins, TJ Edgar, Ty Fletcher, Neah Gray, Abby Johnson, Meridith McNeal, Gem Mercado, and Leni Silva are working together to plan this party.

If you would like to volunteer to help with planning, promoting or hands on at the event, just email [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

180 Franklin Ave, 180 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, United States