Local artwork on display at The Bay Terrace through March 10th

Now through March 10th, The Bay Terrace shopping center will showcase works by Queens-based artists featured in the Bayside Historical Society’s 20th Annual Winter Art Show. Cord Meyer offered the space when the annual event was forced to go virtual this year due to pandemic restrictions.

The Bayside Historical Society’s Annual Winter Art Show in Fort Totten Park is an eagerly-anticipated community event. Due to pandemic restrictions, this year’s 20th annual show is being presented virtually through the historical society’s website. Always seeking ways to support Bayside-area not-for-profits, Queens developer Cord Meyer approached the historical society and offered to display — and make available for purchase — artwork from the show at its Bay Terrace shopping center. Now through Wednesday, March 10th, submissions by contemporary Queens-based artists participating in the Bayside Historical Society’s 20th Annual Winter Art Show may be viewed through the windows of four storefronts along The Bay Terrace’s southern shopping corridor.

“The Bayside Historical Society greatly appreciates that Cord Meyer is making it possible for the public to safely enjoy selections from the show up close and in person, the way they were viewed in years past at the Castle in Fort Totten,” noted Paul DiBenedetto, President of the Bayside Historical Society. “We thank Cord Meyer for their creative solution, which keeps alive the joy surrounding the show and provides local artists with an opportunity to generate revenue during these challenging times.”

Founded in 1904, Cord Meyer is a premier developer, owner and operator of high-quality retail, commercial and residential properties in Queens and the surrounding New York metro area, including its historic Bay Terrace property. Developed from a Meyer family farm, the shopping center has grown with and served the community for more than 60 years. According to Cord Meyer President and CEO Matthew Whalen, hosting works from the Bayside Historical Society’s 20th Annual Winter Art Show is just the latest example of The Bay Terrace’s expanding role in the community.

“Through events like movie nights and concerts and now this art show, we continue to be the premiere lifestyle experience in the heart of Queens,” Whalen observed. “The Bay Terrace also hosts blood drives and other events that directly impact and benefit our neighbors. While we are proud of our deep roots here, we are equally excited about the future and exploring new ways to serve our tenants and the community.”

In addition to local works of art, visitors to the Bayside Historical Society’s 20th Annual Winter Art Show at The Bay Terrace will also be treated to a history of the Castle at Fort Totten, which houses the Bayside Historical Society, along with Cord Meyer historical photos depicting The Bay Terrace through the decades.

The Bayside Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To support their mission to preserve Bayside’s past and build for its future, please visit www.baysidehistorical.org/support-bhs. To view BHS’ 20th Annual Winter Art Show in its entirety, please visit www.baysidehistorical.org/bhs-winter-art-show.

More information on Cord Meyer Development Company is available at www.cordmeyer.com.