This week at ART YARD BKLYN, we were creatively, conceptually, and collaboratively inspired with a vibrant celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at our partnership school PS 34, our adorable vintage photos on zoom, and a playful Advanced Studio in person art making & other exciting art news and opportunities.

This week at AYB: We depicted our Hearts on Fire on Zoom, practiced limited palette color mixing in person, and trained docents at PS 34. As usual there is art news from the community — and save the date for our Movers & Shakers Gala Reception on 11/22!

As many of you know, a devastating five-alarm fire destroyed our studio, supplies, tools, and archives last Thursday night. The impact has been enormous—both emotional and physical. And yet, we move forward—lifted by the generosity and solidarity of this extraordinary community.

Love goes to buildings on fire. And, yes, we will survive.

Lesson planning and laying the groundwork for an exciting semester ahead, new artwork, traveling, art, exhibit and book reviews!

Back to school preparations, proposals, art updates from near & far, several books to recommend and exhibitions to see...and it is still summer!

A few random spots left for Summer Session, grab them while you can!!! Plus a round up of art, film, books, and new AYB merch!

The AYB Year of Literacy wraps up re-invisioning a story, and delving into the artistic collaboration of James Baldwin and Beauford Delaney, books (of course), exhibits, art updates. Plus an invitation to join AYB SUMMER SESSION 2025!

Junk Journaling, shaped poetry, public art, exhibitions, performances, a good book, gratitude AND - yes, YOUR school can become an AYB partner!

Interior Cartography: Mapping the Undefinable, the origins of NYC place names in Advanced Studio. Perspective drawing, installing and docent training at our schools. Plus other art news and announcing AYB Summer Session 2025!

This week we explored the art of illumination with Karla. Seated in a circular formation, drew portraits from observation with Evelyn. At PS 17, our young artists brought mythical creatures to life through brilliant colored illustrations. We also installed our end of year exhibitions at PS 17 & PS 6 and celebrated our Geminis!

Celebrate with AYB Sat May 3, 6-8pm!!! Art, tarot readings, on-the-spot portraits, art making, refreshments, raffles, DJ Abby! & more...

Party May 3 with AYB (it's a fundraiser)!! Dreamscapes, celebrating Earth Day learning abstract drawing techniques, other art news, & a good audio book!

The Wild Woman Archetype, mapping our hearts, this is not a cup, landscape & portrait painting, plus other art news from our studios, opportunities, exhibits & books we recommend!

From novice to expert AYB is a vibrant community of artists which thrives on an atmosphere of kindness and respect.

Seeing Words inspired by Mel Bockner, Vernal Equinox Tarot, planning, dragons, mural progress, puppet parts, Seltzerfest & our exhibit!

Symbolic architecture, Resonating Chamber mural, slaying dragons, drawing puppets, and more!

The Story of Life, Fish Folks, Dragons, Comics! Art we love, art to go see and openings to attend. & our vocabulary list 💛.

Sending LOVE the AYB way! Drawings built by text, Olivia as a muse, Keith Haring, dragons, and letters, oh my!

Our reception in CT, Haring inspires, Wild Things, & shadows in the schools, Mona Lisa glazing complete, ordinary objects, & more!