RESIDENCY: APPLICATIONS AT STUDIO MUSEUM 2023

Harlem Bespoke: Calling emerging artists of African and Latin American descent! Did you know that artist Kehinde Wiley started out in Harlem with a Studio Museum residency before taking the art world by storm?  The Studio Museum continues this legacy and is currently receiving applications for the 2023-24 Artist-in-Residence program. This eleven-month studio residency will be offered to three emerging artists working in any media and the application deadline is by May 22nd, 2023.  More details and online application can be found on the Studio Museum site: LINK

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DEMOLITION PERMITS EXPIRE AT CALVARY CHURCH

Harlem Bespoke:  Neighbors were concerned when a sidewalk shed and demolition permits popped up at the historic Calvary Church on Edgecombe and West 140th Street earlier on in the season but apparently the protective barrier has since been removed.  We took the above photo yesterday and everything appears to be clear out front but those same permits are still up.   As previously mentioned, the beloved building was supposed to be part of the new Dorrance Brooks Historic District which was officially designated in June but demolition had been approved earlier on back in April.  Fortunately that paperwork had an expiration date set for the end of August so everything appears to be safe for now. 

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INTRODUCING: 24 HOUR SUBWAY SERVICE RETURNS

Harlem Bespoke: Another sign that the city is getting back to normal is that the subway stations have now resumed full 24 hour service for the first time in over a year.  Late night hours have been restored as of today but social distancing protocols such as wearing masks are still required.  Read more about the news on the official New York state site: LINK

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