Flushing Town Hall opens its 1862 Romanesque Revival building and garden once a summer to the artists who actually live and work in Queens, and it does it for nothing. There are free professional headshots, hands-on art activations, the launch of the Queens Culture Connect directory, and a live set from Fabio Puentes y Su Tremendo Lio with Singlecut beer on the table. If you make things in this borough or just want to meet people who do, RSVP now.
What to expect
You come into a landmarked 19th-century town hall with gallery space and a garden, and the evening spreads across both. Expect a working-artist crowd rather than a gallery-opening crowd, a headshot station with a real photographer, drinks and light bites, and live music running through the later part of the night.
Good to know
- The 7 train to Flushing-Main Street leaves a short walk east along Northern Boulevard
- RSVP in advance; the party is free but the venue tracks numbers
- Bring cards or a way to share your work, since this is a networking night for Queens artists
- Both gallery and garden are used, so a light layer helps once the evening cools
- It suits artists, arts workers and anyone curious about the Queens cultural scene
- Flushing's restaurant blocks are a few minutes west if you want to eat after
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Common questions
Who is the Summer Artist Party for?
Flushing Town Hall bills it as a celebration of the artists who make up Queens, so it draws working artists and arts organisations, but it is open to anyone who RSVPs.
Are the headshots really free?
Yes. Free artist headshots are one of the listed activations for the evening, alongside art activations and the Queens Culture Connect debut.
Who is performing?
Fabio Puentes y Su Tremendo Lio play a live set. Drinks and light bites are served, with beer donated by Singlecut Beersmiths QNS.
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