NYC Artists, Creatives, and Locals Invited to Free Community Art Meetups in Bushwick This Summer

The Art Meetup is returning with its last 3 upcoming NYC community events: Saturday, July 11 and Saturday, August 1 at Maria Hernandez Park in Bushwick, followed by a special Open Mic & Community Mixer at Lincoln Center on September 12.

The summer park meetups will bring together artists, vendors, performers, and community members for two free afternoons centered around creativity, connection, and public art. The September 12 event at Lincoln Center will continue that mission with an open mic and mixer inside one of New York City’s most iconic cultural spaces.

Founded by NYC-based community organizer Lailani Gibson, The Art Meetup was created to help address a growing feeling many New Yorkers share: wanting to get out of the house and meet people, but not knowing where to start.

Unlike traditional networking events, The Art Meetup encourages people to arrive exactly as they are. Many attendees come alone and leave having made new friends, discovered local artists, or found future collaborators.

The July 11 and August 1 events will feature:

Outdoor community art gallery

• Local artists and makers
• Free vendor marketplace
• Creative workshops
• Community chalk mural
• Sound bath
• Wire decorating workshop
• Plant healing and environmental workshops
• Open networking
• Giveaways for the first 100 people who RSVP and attend

The events are free and open to the public, welcoming artists, musicians, poets, creatives, families, longtime New Yorkers, and anyone looking to build genuine community offline.

Whether you're hoping to showcase your artwork, support local creatives, volunteer, perform at the September open mic, or simply spend time around people who value community, organizers say everyone is welcome.

Admission is free, but advance registration is encouraged.

Learn more and RSVP at:

The Art Meetup:
https://www.lailanigibson.com/the-art-meetup

July 11 RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-in-the-park-meetup-vending-networking-creative-workshops-registration-1986005646350

August 1 RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-in-the-park-meetup-vending-networking-creative-workshops-registration-1986005646350

September 12 RSVP:
https://www.entbrite.com/e/the-art-meetup-nyc-open-mic-mixer-at-lincoln-center-tickets-1986007886049

Follow The Art Meetup online:

The Art Meetup Instagram:
@theartmeetup

Lailani Gibson Instagram:
@nonlocalai