Back to Beautiful! Guns Down! Brushes Up!
Sat, Aug 29
|East 128th Street
Join us on August 29th for a powerful annual arts event dedicated to denouncing gun violence and creating safe, healing spaces through creativity. Bring your family for an inspiring afternoon of art-making, live performances, youth exhibitions, and community connection.
Time & Location
Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
East 128th Street, E 128th St, New York, NY 10035, USA
About the event
Art has the power to heal, unite, and transform. Art in the Park Inc. invites the Harlem community to a powerful gathering dedicated to taking a stand against gun violence and reclaiming our public spaces.
"Back to Beautiful! Guns Down! Brushes Up!" brings together youth, families, and neighbors to turn public spaces into safe havens of healing and hope. Through collective art-making, live performances, and community dialogue, we are working to combat mental and physical disparities and uplift our neighborhood.
Come out to enjoy an inspiring afternoon of creativity, connection, and peace!
Event Details
Date: August 29, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM