West Harlem Art Fund

West Harlem Art Fund
Hamilton Heights, Manhattan
131 Edgecombe Ave #5D
At W 141st St
New York, New York 10030

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Description

The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. is a seventeen year old public art organization serving neighborhoods around the City of New York. Their public art installations have been seen in the New York Times, Art Daily, Artnet Magazine, Los Angeles Times, DNAinfo, among others. The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. showcases art and culture in open, public spaces to add aesthetic interest to our part of the city; promote historical and cultural heritage; and support community involvement in local development. Our heritage symbol is the double crocodile from West Africa. Funtunmmireku-Denkyemmirreku means unity in diversity.

Reviews of West Harlem Art Fund

(5.0-star rating across 5 reviews)

Monoprinting

Reviewed by Madison K. on 10/10/2022

Red taught a very fun class and was an incredibly informative instructor! Definitely worth the trip to Governor's Island
Monoprinting

Reviewed by Catherine P. on 10/9/2022

Loved it! Made amazing prints with lots of help from our teacher, Red.
Williamsburg Gallery Tour

Reviewed by Joan Shapiro on 6/10/2014

Wonderful overview of the eclectic small galleries in Brooklyn. Time very well spent. Our guide was a real insider with a deep level of understanding of the New York art scene. Had a very productive afternoon.
Harlem History and Beyond

Reviewed by Ye L. on 6/29/2019
Williamsburg Gallery Tour

Reviewed by Dorothy Shapiro on 5/19/2014

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students have had positive experiences with classes at West Harlem Art Fund, praising the instructors for their informative and fun teaching methods. The classes have provided students with the opportunity to create impressive prints and gain a deeper understanding of the New York art scene. Students have enjoyed visiting eclectic small galleries in Brooklyn, finding the time well-spent. One reviewer specifically mentions the instructor, Red, as being knowledgeable and helpful in the art-making process. Overall, students have found the classes to be productive and worth their time. Direct quotes: 1. "Red taught a very fun class and was an incredibly informative instructor!" 2. "Made amazing prints with lots of help from our teacher, Red." 3. "Our guide was a real insider with a deep level of understanding of the New York art scene."