For one afternoon, the winding paths of 6BC Botanical Garden, an Alphabet City community garden between Avenues B and C, hold sculpture by Ori Carlin, Erin Lingard and Lizzy Chemel in wood-fired ceramic, metal, concrete, salvaged material and stained glass. As the light drops, Sky Axe, Karol Konstancia's ensemble and Fillan Fernando close it out with folk song, choral a cappella and poetry. If you like your art small, strange and outdoors, this is a lovely hidden stop.
What to expect
Wander the garden's labyrinth of beds and seating nooks to find pieces placed among the plants; the curator offers tours throughout the day. Performances gather visitors toward the end of the afternoon.
Good to know
- The garden is at 622 East 6th Street between Avenues B and C; the L at 1 Av and the F at 2 Av are about a ten-minute walk.
- Free and drop-in.
- Stay toward the end for the closing performances.
- Ask about the curator's tours during the day.
- It's a community garden — paths are narrow, so a stroller may be tight.
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Common questions
Is it a one-day show?
The listing presents it as a single-afternoon exhibition culminating in closing performances.
Who are the artists?
Sculptors Ori Carlin, Erin Lingard and Lizzy Chemel, curated by Sarah Viviana Valdez.
Does it cost anything?
No, it's free.
