STooPS

04/07/2026

Hi STooPS Community,

We are writing to share that our Art In Bloom fundraiser, originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 11th, has been cancelled.

While we were excited to create with you all, we’ve decided to step back and refocus our energy on our upcoming community initiatives and the STooPS Summer Festival on August 8th!

For current ticket holders:
Refunds are being processed automatically through Eventbrite. You should see the funds back in your account within 5–7 business days. You don’t need to take any action!

Thank you for your continued support of local art and storytelling in Bed-Stuy. We can’t wait to see you at the festival this summer!

With gratitude,
The STooPS Team

04/06/2026

How do you incorporate community into your routine?

If you're looking to meet new people, take an art class, or drink some wine, Art In Bloom is the event for you!

Come and engage in community on April 11th at The Laundromat Project from 3pm -6pm.

Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-bloom-tickets-1984150032158?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Can't wait to see you there! 😄

04/01/2026

We are saddened to have have attended the farewell (for now) ceremony for Stuyvesant Mansion affectionately called the People’s Mansion this past Saturday hosted by

Stuyvesant Mansion has been a space of refuge and rescue for the community. When we first encountered it, it was a vibrant community hub housing Breadstuy, Gather Brooklyn, , and Ancient Songs Doula, a full circle service network where folks could get support from pre-birth to youth to adult to elders.

What we later learned about Dr. Josephine English- first black woman gynecologist in New York State, community organizer, philanthropist, and arts advocate-that space was perfectly aligned with her legacy.

For STooPS, we were honored to host our very first community arts event at Stuyvesant Mansion, the culmination of the STooPS Art Crawl. We hosted an array of incredible artists, including Grammy nominated duo Les Nubians, for free for our community. Art that some folks had never been able to encounter before.

Now STooPS is a non-profit organization hosting programs throughout Brooklyn, but none of it would’ve been possible without Stuyvesant Mansion as a community support.

We say goodbye for now but the fight continues! Call and demand that the city purchases Stuyvesant Mansion and sells it to the Black Community Land Trust. We need to keep it as a space for community. It is one of the few spaces that has housed small organizations that are truly doing the grassroots work. Folks like with humble means really trying to have an impact in the community without the capital for their own space. And as BedStuy continues to gentrify, these spaces are steadily disappearing, so it is even more urgent we retain community control of Stuyvesant Mansion! It is an essential part of the historic legacy of Black community organizing and care in Bedford Stuyvesant. We cannot let it become just another apartment building. Save Stuyvesant Mansion!

But for now, farewell ☹️

03/31/2026

Hey STooPS Community!

The countdown is officially on! 🎨✨

Tomorrow is April 1st, which means we are only 10 days away from Art In Bloom! 🌸

Join us on Saturday, April 11th, from 3 PM – 6 PM at The Laundromat Project for an afternoon of art, community, and creativity. We’re celebrating a new chapter for STooPS with a soul-stirring paint-and-sip fundraiser led by the incredible Ladie Ovila of Mut’Sun Artistry.

What’s in store:
👩‍🎨 A guided painting workshop to create your own vibrant masterpiece
🍷 Refreshments and small bites to keep the inspiration flowing
🤝 A chance to connect with neighbors and art lovers in the heart of Bed-Stuy
🙌 Support for STooPS as we continue to bring arts programming to Brooklyn

Every ticket helps us keep community-led events alive in Brooklyn. Don’t wait until the last minute, grab your spot today!

🎟 Tickets: $45 (includes all supplies + refreshments)
📍 Location: 1476 Fulton St, Brooklyn
🔗 Link in bio to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984150032158?aff=oddtdtcreator

Unleash your creativity at STooPS Art & Community's "Art In Bloom" Event, an inspiring paint-and-sip fundraiser led by artist Ovila Lemon.

03/27/2026

STooPS is officially a nonprofit! 🥳🙌

After 13 years of growing together, we are so excited to take this next step for our community. To celebrate this new chapter, we want YOU to join us for Art in Bloom, a special Paint & Sip fundraiser!

Come for the wine and small bites, stay for the expert-led art workshop by Ladie Ouila, and leave knowing you’ve helped keep our annual Summer Festival free for everyone in Brooklyn. 🌆✨

🗓️When: April 11th, 3-6 PM
📍Where: The Laundromat Project, 1476 Fulton St.
🎟️Tickets: Available now! Check the link in our bio!

Let’s paint, sip, and support the local arts scene together! 🎨🍷

03/25/2026

Happy little trees? 🌲 Not quite yet, but we’re getting there! 😂

Join us for Art In Bloom: A Paint & Sip Fundraising Event hosted by STOOPS Art & Community.

Come for the wine, stay for the masterpiece (or the “practice” sessions). We’ll be learning from the legendary Ladie Ovila, so there’s hope for us all! 🎨🍷

📍 The Laundromat Project | 1476 Fulton St.
🗓️ Saturday, April 11th | 3PM - 6PM

Link in bio for tickets🎟️!

Let’s keep the community blooming. 😌💐✨

03/20/2026

Calling all Bed-Stuy and Brooklyn creatives! 🎨✨ It’s time to bring that local magic to the streets.

STooPS Arts and Community is officially looking for artists to lead workshops and showcase performances at our upcoming Summer Festival on August 8, 2026.

We’re looking for engaging, all-ages proposals that embody our theme: Joy as Resistance. Whether you’re a dancer, musician, visual artist, or maker, we want to see how you move the heartbeat of Bed-Stuy.

🗓️ Important Dates:

Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 15, 2026

Festival Date: August 8, 2026

🔗 How to Apply:

Ready to share your craft? Tap the link in our bio or head to:
👉 https://bit.ly/stoops-artist-call

Let’s make this summer unforgettable. Tag a Brooklyn artist who needs to see this! 👇

03/17/2026

JOY AS RESISTANCE. 👑✨

Mark your calendars! The STOOPS Summer Festival is back to bring that Bed-Stuy magic to Decatur Street! We’re taking over the block for a day of art crawls, local vendors, live music, and the community vibes you know and love. 🥁🎨

Come through and celebrate the heartbeat of Bed-Stuy with us! 💛🌻

📅 Saturday, August 8th, 2026
🕐 1 PM – 7 PM
📍 Decatur St (between Lewis Ave & Stuyvesant Ave)

Resistance is more than a protest; it’s our joy, our art, and our community

This year’s festival is made possible by the Mellon Foundation() and is presented in partnership with our neighbors at the Decatur Stuyvesant Block Association () , St. Phillip’s Church (), and Mt. Lebanon Church ().

STooPS is proudly fiscally sponsored by Bailey’s Cafe ()