18th annual DUMBO Arts Festival transforms neighborhood into waterfront gallery
The DUMBO Arts Festival has announced its exciting 18th celebration of art on the waterfront, featuring “big headed” critics, hydroponic tomato plant sculptures, a traveling dance party, a tour of DUMBO’s industrial history and much more.
Sponsored by Two Trees Management Company, the DUMBO Arts Festival is an explosion of art throughout DUMBO for one weekend, Sept. 26-28, creating a serendipitous museum in the streets. More than 200,000 people are expected to flock to DUMBO, where the festival will unfold throughout six city blocks with more than 100 open studios and art throughout the neighborhood’s shops, parks, buildings, alleyways and more.
“DUMBO is full of public art by extraordinary artists all year round, and I am thrilled that this year’s festival showcases our local artists as well as talents from around the world. The artists are bringing experimental and interactive pieces to DUMBO that are engaging and entertaining – there’s something here for everyone to experience,” said Lisa Kim, Two Trees’ director of Cultural Affairs.