13 new storefront murals were unveiled
at the People's Playground in Coney Island by 12 artists as part of the Coney Island for Everyone initiative, a partnership between the community group Alliance for Coney Island and the city's Department of Small Business Services.
Alexandra Silversmith, the executive director of Alliance for Coney Island said, "For years I have dreamed of bringing murals and public art to the storefront gates of Coney Island and am so appreciative of the Small Business Services for the funding to make this a reality."
The creative visions from these artists have helped create a vibrant public art gallery for the off-season and at night when businesses are closed. It's a great way to showcase these local NYC artists!
The artwork is intended to brighten up the area and to give Coney Island a revamp which has been devastated by the pandemic. Yet remains STANDING STRONG!
Check out the artwork below - better yet, a reason for you to go see it in person today at Coney Island!
Murals by artist Erin Mathewson on the gates of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park | Photo by Paul Frangipane
Artists Theresa Nasi and Subway Doodle in front of their mural at Nathan’s on the Coney Island Boardwalk
Nathan’s on Riegelmann Boardwalk, now adorned with a mural by artist Subway Doodle
A mural by artist Megan Watters on the Eldorado Bumper Cars building
