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Notes From The Stroll…

BY R. L. Gatton Thus far, the tenth annual Uptown Art Stroll confirms the Washington Heights community as an away-from-the-center of art in New York.  A small sample of work reveals new ways in which artists are examining themes…

Morris Jumel Mansion - 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll

The 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll Kick-Off – The Recap

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Photography by Art By Dj Boy (@ArtByDjBoy) Okay folks, the 10th Anniversary Uptown Arts Stroll has officially kicked off. The incredibly awesome ceremony was held at the venerable Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace) on Friday,…

2013 Uptown Arts Stroll

The 2013 Uptown Arts Stroll Kicks Off Tonight!

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) This is a big deal folks. The 10th Anniversary Uptown Arts Stroll kicks off at the venerable Morris-Jumel Mansion (65 Jumel Terrace) tonight at 6 pm. This year’s Uptown Arts Stroll features 177 events occurring…

2013 Uptown Arts Stroll

Uptown Artist: Andrew Short

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. First of all, congrats on the winning design. How does it feel to know that your design will now become ubiquitous? A. We’ll I’m a little overwhelmed to be honest. I’ve never really won…

Uptown Artist – Leo Silverio

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. What are some of the things you love about living Uptown? A. I love the mix of people who live Uptown. The majority of residents that live Uptown are of Dominican decent or were…

Uptown Artist – Layla Jade

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. What are some of the things you love about living Uptown? A. I lived in other neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx and definitely dig Harlem the best. What I like about Uptown…

Uptown Artist – Wallace Flores

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. What are some of the things you love about living Uptown? A. Space. The fact is that Manhattan can be a crowded island and I live where I can see sky with large parks…

Uptown Artist – Emil Baez

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. What are some of the things you love about living Uptown? A: The feeling of being family is what I love about living Uptown. Everyone looks out for one another. Even if they are…

NYC Pigeon - Jay Franco

Uptown Artist – Jay Franco

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. What are some of the things you love about living Uptown? A. I Love everything about uptown. How alive it is at all times. The people that live here, how every corner has a…

Uptown Artist – Ruben Henriquez

BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Q. What are some of the things you love about living Uptown? I love the liveliness that runs through these streets. On every corner there’s something going on: someone selling pastelitos, frío fríos, or even…