"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."
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.
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