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Welcome to the Dumbo Improvement District

The organization dedicated to the enhancement and promotion of one of New York City's most historic, dynamic and compelling neighborhoods. In no other place throughout the five boroughs can one find such impeccable views, alluring public spaces, charming streetscapes, unique shops and restaurants and celebrated architecture all within a five block radius. Here, you can find out information about upcoming events, local small businesses, neighborhood news and the variety of services the Dumbo Improvement District provides from beautification to block parties to develop the neighborhood's thoroughly intriguing and ever evolving sense of place.

NEW YORK PHOTO FESTIVAL 2008

The First International Photography Festival in the United States

SMART ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS

This spring, the Dumbo Improvement District plans to formally launch a neighborhood sustainability program: Smart Environmental Efforts in DUMBO (SEED). The program is meant to demonstrate the ease of environmental action on the most local level. SEED was built on a foundation of five initiatives...

DOT UNVEILS FIRST CITY TEMPORARY ART PROGRAM IN DUMBO

DUMBO — New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and the DUMBO Improvement District yesterday unveiled the colorful mural “Nature Matching Systems,” the first installation in the DOT’s Temporary Art Program, which will enliven neighborhoods by working with...

DAC PROPOSALS FOR 12TH ANNUAL ART UNDER THE BRIDGE FESTIVAL

OPEN CALL FOR FESTIVAL PROPOSALS
Deadline July 1, 2008

BE A PART OF THE 12TH ANNUAL D.U.M.B.O. ART UNDER THE BRIDGE FESTIVAL™!

DAC is seeking proposals for:

PROJECT GLOW
Proposals are being accepted for installations and sculptures that incorporate light...

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NEW YORK PHOTO FESTIVAL 2008

NEW YORK PHOTO FESTIVAL 2008
The First International Photography Festival in the United States

Photography, one of the most important visual media of our lives,...

Judith Nilson at Safe-T-Gallery

Judith Nilson
Five Paintings

May 15 to June 15, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday May 15th, 6 to 8 PM

Five new, richly-pigmented, finely-detailed,...

Anders Goldfarb at Safe-T-Gallery

Anders Goldfarb
Constants and Variables
May 15 to June 15, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday May 15th, 6 to 8 PM

A choice selection of recent photographs...

PAINT ACROSS AMERICA PRESENTS: 2008 DUMBO PAINT...

Free arts & crafts for children of all ages in the Pearl Street Triangle in DUMBO!

DUMBO community-based art day. Free arts & crafts and group mural painting...