Now celebrating its 21st year, The Greenwich Arts Council’s (GAC) “Art to the Avenue 2018” will take place from May 3 to 27. The event is vitally important to the 105 artists and the 85 merchants in Greenwich who are participating this year. Both benefit from many people visiting Greenwich Avenue and the side street venues for the month of May to see the art in the stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The excitement has already begun as retailers and artists came together a short while ago to “choose each other” for their locations. Each participating retailer had the opportunity to view and personally select the artwork that will be displayed at their store. Soon after they make their choice, the retailers work with the artists directly to select the works that would be on display during the month of May in their location.
Opening Night will take on Thursday, May 3 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Participating locations will be hosting a special reception for the artists and the public. In addition, viewers will be entertained by more than 15 bands, musical groups and other performers all along the Avenue.
All the artwork is for sale, with a portion of the sale benefiting the arts education programs of the GAC as well as the artists.
For more information or to download a copy of this year’s map, visit: greenwichartscouncil.org or call 203-862-6750.
