Join us for a joyful afternoon of art, creativity, and joyful celebration as Museum on Wheels rolls into Playtopia at Atlantic Antic! Celebrate Atlantic Antic’s 50th anniversary by heading to our mobile museum, where you can create your own art and accessories. All ages are welcome to enjoy art-making and games.
Brooklyn’s largest and oldest street festival, Atlantic Antic features over a mile of community, arts activities, food, and fun.
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Free and open to the public. Space is limited for all art-making activities; first come, first served.
This program is created in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Parents and Atlantic Antic.
Activities
Sailor’s valentine
Explore 19th-century maritime craft tradition and make your own sailor’s valentine inspired by the work of contemporary artist Duke Riley. Arrange shells, beads, and colorful materials to create an intricate mosaic.
Sea creatures
Embellish sea creatures to inhabit Oliver Jeffers: Life at Sea, an immersive installation at the Brooklyn Museum. Build a coral reef from recycled ocean plastic and imagine a future where environmental balance is restored.
Fashion upcycling
Try out your hand at sewing, quilting, textiles, and more with Black Girls Sew.
Games and play
Grab some chalk, play a game of dominoes, and test your skills at cornhole and checkers!
