Explore Brooklyn’s Bushwick Street Art with a Private Graffiti Workshop
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be able to walk up to 2 miles at a moderate pace.
Overview
Discover Brooklyn’s Bushwick, the world’s largest outdoor street art gallery. Join a private workshop led by a local artist and create your own graffiti mural while exploring over 25 vibrant murals.
Private Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop & Street Art Tour
Explore the world’s largest outdoor street art gallery and create a graffiti piece with an artist!
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About This Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable insider art tour in Brooklyn's Bushwick, exploring a vibrant outdoor street art gallery. Led by a street artist, you'll learn spray paint techniques and create your own graffiti masterpiece. With a focus on community impact, this experience leaves you with a personal souvenir and lasting memories.
This insider art tour kicks off with Brooklyn’s famous outdoor street art gallery featuring over 50 large scale street art murals from famous street artists, including murals from your graffiti artist.
The graffiti lesson can be held indoors or outdoors. The canvas can be taken home as a souvenir – either as a giant piece or cut up into smaller pieces so everyone gets a personal and special souvenir to remember the experience!
A large portion of tour proceeds go to the artists.
Tour Highlights:
- Refreshments (option to finish the tour at hotspot Roberta's Pizza)
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Insider access
- For locals and tourists alike
Adventure Tips
Wear paint-friendly clothes
Dress in clothing you don’t mind getting spray paint on during the hands-on session.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated and help reduce single-use plastics during your walking tour.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The mural tour covers around 2 miles on mostly urban streets.
Prepare for all weather conditions
Tours operate rain, shine, or snow—dress accordingly with layers and weatherproof gear.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons commonly spotted around the urban area.
- Occasional sightings of red-tailed hawks soaring above rooftops.
History
Bushwick became a street art hotspot after the 2012 launch of the Bushwick Mural Project, which revitalized this once-industrial neighborhood.
Conservation
The tour partners with community groups dedicated to sustainable urban development and minimizing environmental impact.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
To easily navigate the urban walking portion of the tour.
Clothes suitable for spray painting
Your workshop includes hands-on graffiti painting which can be messy.
Reusable water bottle
Keep hydrated and reduce waste during the walking tour.
Weather-appropriate layers
Prepare for changing weather conditions during the outdoor tour.
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