We’re Outside August 23, 2025

Now in its third year, We’re Outside returned to Harlem’s historic Marcus Garvey Park for an unforgettable day of art, culture, and community. Taking place during the City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, this vibrant pop-up exhibit showcased the work of 22 contemporary artists working across painting, fiber art, photography, installation, and mixed media.

Featured Artists: Aleathia Brown, Mayowa Nwadike, Fitgi Saint-Louis, Stefen Reed, Mike McManus, Gary Higgins II, Jamel Carroll, Shanequa Benitez, Airco Caravan, Destiny Santana, Christopher Ender Coryat, Shungaboy, Laura Gadson, Larry Bentley, Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper, Gabrielle Baker, Anna Macon, Bonnie Phillips, Christina Tapper, Misha Shipman, Debora Clark Fairfax and Jannette Jwahir Hawkins.

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To view the exhibit catalog visit:

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGwW2JzPTM/3CvXBCC8htyOgghMvnPGTw/view?utm_content=DAGwW2JzPTM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h66c250d30b

📌 The catalog includes a sample list of Harlem-based arts organizations, so you can discover and support the broader creative community all year long.

This project was made possible with generous support from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council the Arts, the Howard Gilman Foundation, and the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation, and is administered by LMCC. Private  support is provided by City Parks Foundation and Partnerships for Parks through the NYC Green Fund.