AENY’s fifth year as an organization marks an exciting period of dramatic growth as we launch the [re]New Lots Market & Artist Incubator.This mobile model for neighborhood revitalization will activate two vacant lots towards leveraging socially engaged artists, supporting local entrepreneurs, and building community. As a one-stop shot anchored in the arts and rooted in community, [re]New Lots will
create constant interplay between the arts and entrepreneurship, resulting in a renewable cycle of creativity, trade, and social exchange. All economic and artistic activity will be cultivated by a professional development support system consisting of trainings, workshops, lectures, and networking events. In return for free professional development and below-market studio rental space, seven participating artists will lead unique collaborative projects directly engaging a wide range of East New York community members. The outcome will be a distinctive cultural and commercial destination attracting residents of East Brooklyn and beyond. In addition, the seven participating artists will lead unique collaborative projects directly engaging a wide range of East New York community members.
