NYC STORIES: A Three-Day Art Experience in the Heart of TriBeCa
- OvonoAgency
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Produced By
Sponsored By
Special Guest Vendor:
This summer, New York City’s vibrant art scene will once again take center stage as NYC STORIES Art Experience transforms One Art Space Gallery in TriBeCa into a multi-sensory celebration of creativity, connection, and community. From Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd, art lovers, collectors, and curious souls alike are invited to step into a world where over 44 talented artists from NYC, across the U.S., and beyond, come together to share their vision, their passion, and the stories behind their masterpieces.
An Immersive Art Celebration
Located in the heart of Lower Manhattan, One Art Space Gallery will showcase a dazzling spectrum of contemporary art forms, from vivid paintings and daring drawings to cool comic art, pristine photography, powerful prints, mixed media works, and sculptures. Each piece reflects the artist's unique perspective, offering guests not just art to admire but stories to connect with.
Visitors will also have the chance to meet many of these creative visionaries face-to-face, ask questions about their process, and uncover the inspirations behind their work, all while enjoying complimentary refreshments throughout the event. For those eager to unleash their own creativity, the Creator Room invites guests to craft and display their own mini-masterpieces using markers, pencils, and colored pencils.
A Gallery with Legacy
One Art Space Gallery has long been a beacon for groundbreaking art, having previously featured legendary figures such as Jack Kirby, co-creator of Marvel’s The Avengers, Black Panther, X-Men, and Fantastic Four; Al Diaz, renowned for his collaboration with Basquiat on the iconic SAMO graffiti movement; COSE TDS, a trailblazing graffiti and fine artist; and Hektad, known worldwide for his vibrant murals and street art. This rich history makes the upcoming NYC STORIES exhibition a fitting continuation of the gallery’s legacy of showcasing influential and emerging talent.
Event Highlights
The three-day event promises a dynamic schedule of art, conversation, and live performance:
Friday, August 1 (6 PM – 9 PM): Opening Night
Saturday, August 2 (1 PM – 9 PM):
Bleucalf NYC Stories Issue 3 Release
Artist Panels from 5 PM to 7 PM, featuring insightful discussions with creators such as @mezarte, @iamstublick, @cose_tds, @leia_sands,@rendawriter, and @aprajitalal.
Free sangria, wine, iced tea, and more are served throughout the evening.
Sunday, August 3 (1 PM – 9 PM):
A live dance performance at 5 PM by @flexin_flexout featuring Jeezy, Smiley & Ace, bringing the high-energy “Flex” dance style to life within the gallery space.
A Curated Community of Artists
NYC STORIES will feature an eclectic roster of creators, including:
@alexilllustra, @alien.woods, @angelinapaintsauroras, @annettebackfineart, @aprajitalal, @artbyangelina.nyc, @bleupablo, @brilliant_headz, @calichoart, @c1mah, @cose_tds, @dara_dara_dara__, @finn_cortes, @hektad.official, @iamstublick, @iness_kaplun, @jhuffceramics, @jorgetorrealba, @jperez2087, @justheartist, @klayjamesenos, @lara.arbore, @leia_sands, @larryosan, @leolopez.art, Lucia Maria Plokamakis (age 4), @manintheboxx, @margarita.howis, @mattru22, @mezarte, Michael Angelo Plokamakis (age 1.5), @natec.photos, @rosaguadalupe_art, @theisobelwilliams, @the_v_path, @rendawriter, @sophoclesarts, @stereotypeco, @taneshapitt, @thais.coelho.artista, @walkerfernando931_trap_167_, and more.
Special thanks to Bleucalf Magazine, Michael Carini (@acrylicalchemy), Stereotypeco, and Weknowcity, whose sponsorships help make this event possible.
A Labor of Love
For the creators behind Start Shows, this exhibition carries special meaning. As Sophocles Plokamakis shares:
"God has blessed Thais Coelho Plokamakis & I to have been fortunate enough to organize and curate 21 shows at One Art Space Gallery in the heart of TriBeCa, NYC since 2018 while helping 800+ artists exhibit and $ell their art and create powerful connections in the artworld, while creating a community of art fam who are very special to us. This may very well be our last art experience we will create and we're glad to do it on a high note with our art fam surrounding us! Special shout out to Team One Art Space Dan & Frank Giella, Mei, Carlos, Jaime and Diego for how much they have helped us bring our vision to life these past 7 years and all of NYC and the amazing New Yorkers and art community for making every show so special from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU ALL!"
– Sophocles Plokamakis, Start Shows
Join the Experience
NYC STORIES Art Experience is free and open to the public for all three days. Guests can select an entry time and stay as long as they wish to fully immerse themselves in the art, stories, and community this event brings together.
📍 Location: One Art Space Gallery, TriBeCa, New York City
📅 Dates: August 1–3, 2025
🎟 Admission: Free, with complimentary refreshments all weekend
For more information and previews of the featured artworks, visit @Startshows on Instagram.
