The Atlantic Avenue BQE Underpass has been transformed by seven artists into a vibrant display of murals funded by a $60,000 Public Realm Grant. This initiative, motivated by community input, emphasizes themes of connectivity, urban renewal, and the rich cultural history of Atlantic Avenue. A ribbon-cutting event on July 11 celebrates this revitalization, highlighting a complex past while looking towards a brighter future as a communal gateway. The murals will serve as a welcoming entrance to Brooklyn Bridge Park, impacting thousands of daily commuters.
The Atlantic Avenue Murals celebrate the people who make their neighborhood and a neighborhood that shapes its people. The artwork highlights the gateway's ebullient use today as a gateway for families, dogs, shoppers and travelers, transforming a once desolate underpass into a vibrant community space.
The birth of the murals is an inspiring story, supported by a $60,000 Public Realm Grant from the New York City Department of Small Business Services, aimed at redesigning the Atlantic Avenue BQE Underpass with impactful art.
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