Black Artstory Month Reception Tonight

Black Artstory Month is in full swing on Myrtle Avenue, and to celebrate the artistic and cultural contributions, the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership will hold a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at Gnarly Vines.

The return of the month-long Black History Month celebration, dubbed “Native Sons and Daughters: Locals, (Im)migrants, Expats and Prodigals” after Richard Wright’s book “Native Son” – written in Fort Greene – began Feb. 1 with an art exhibition from painter Teri Sanders titled “Art at Work” at Pillow Cafe, located at 505 Myrtle Avenue.

At the free reception tonight, artist collective TryHarderNYC presents “Climate Change,” an art exhibition featuring paintings by Steven Mosley and Jose Baez made up of collaged photography taken on Myrtle Avenue using disposable cameras. Following the exhibition, located at 350 Myrtle, Lulu & Po will offer a prix-fixe dinner for just $40. If you’re interested in the dinner, make a reservation by calling Lulu & Po, located at 154 Carlton Avenue, at (917) 435-3745.

Click here for a full list of the events or here to find a map of all the spots.