Mamaroneck businesses to host Westchester Artists and Makers

MAMARONECK (As of June 26, 2019)

Mamaroneck Art Stroll presented by Westchester Handmade will be held on the weekend of Sat. Jul 27 - Sun. Jul 28, 2019 from 12pm–5pm on each day.

Local creative businesses along with various venues in pop-up galleries throughout the charming Village of Mamaroneck just a 35-minute train ride from Grand Central, where residents and visitors alike can follow along with a printed or custom Google map.

Highlights will include a variety of over a dozen venues, with art exhibits, family-friendly activities, demos, giveaways, discounts, live music at more than a dozen venues that give participants a view of the artistic diversity of Westchester.

The Art Stroll is not only a way to showcase local creative businesses and local talent but as an economic stimulus during the Summer season slow-down when many residents venture out of town and pedestrian traffic is at some of the lowest of the year.

“I think with the days of Amazon, delivery apps, rising rents and high storefront turnover, we have to be more strategic about how we approach supporting local independent businesses.” said organizer Laura Saravia Bott. “these small businesses provide the area with not only services and products, but a sense of community as well. It’s also a great way to bring local art together throughout the village. This event, unifies Boston Post Road, down “The Ave” into the industrial area “M.A.K.E.R.S Zone.”

“We’re delighted to be a part of the inaugural Art Stroll which we hope will be the first of many to come in the wonderful Village of Mamaroneck.” said Murphy Brothers Contracting, Chris Murphy“

With the generosity of Murphy Brothers Contracting, a Mamaroneck-based General Contractor who is celebrating 40 years —as our Leading Sponsor, we will be having the “LIVE ART AT THE BARN” at 416 Waverly Avenue, in partnership with Bott Shoppe’s roster of local artists from the “Made in Westchester” Art showcase as part of the Emelin Theatre’s inaugural performance series back in late 2018-early 2019 season.

We will be creating “temporary” murals on a barn that will soon be torn down. Other activities include tie-dying with Radiant Janes and art showcase of the participating artists.

Drop by down the block to Chatsworth Antiques & Consignments for a mini version of their Market at Chatsworth.

Other family-friendly activities tasting samples at Chocolations or Mamaroneck Flowers, paint your own mini pot and take home seeds to plant. Other art activities and demos at various locations including The Bott Shoppe, MADE, or Pinot Palette or Bullseye Glass Resource to check out artwork as well at local businesses like the Fine Men’s Salon of Westchester or go rock out at School of Rock of Mamaroneck for an interactive demo.

Make a day of it and have lunch or dinner at one of many participating restaurants, including Frankie and Fanucci’s with their pour-your-own beer & wine bar. Then stroll to the picturesque 44-acre Harbor Island Park with it’s newly renovated water spray park, scenic views and year-round recreation.

Thanks to the participants, the Art Stroll is free for all visitors, and we will be honoring our local businesses at a reception at Good Shepherd Distillery on Saturday, July 27th, 6-9pm enjoying live art, bites and sips from local retailers along with Diner Brew Co. who will be opening their tasting room later this year in Downtown New Rochelle and currently lives in Mamaroneck.

To get tickets for reception and RSVP to kept up to date, visit: http://www.westchesterhandmade.com/events/vom-art-stroll-2019/

About the Westchester Handmade

Re-launched in October 2018, Westchester Handmade was created to more efficiently identify emerging & established hyper-local artists, designers & makers currently living and/or working in Westchester county, to create a network of supportive, like-minded individuals with goods and services that are being created and offered from the Hudson to the Sound. We strive to inspire, cultivate and support the local maker economy and community.

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