Press release from Shops at Yale
The 2nd Annual Window Art Stroll & Contest is returning to downtown New Haven on May 7! This event is designed to showcase the walkability of historic downtown and the amazing talent of 30 New Haven and Connecticut artists, while creating a vibrant downtown community.
Artists will paint summer-themed window art on store and restaurant windows on Saturday, May 7 beginning at 9:00am (rain date May 8). The artwork will then be displayed for 3 full weeks through Monday, May 30 for public voting. Free printed stroll maps are available inside participating merchants.
Download a hi-res stroll map here
Be sure to check out Hull’s Art Supply & Framing
and More Amour Boutique in the Chapel West District
Prizes will be awarded to artists for the best windows via an online people’s choice voting system – First Place $500 to L.L.Bean, Second Place $250 to Patagonia and Third Place $125 to Sneaker Junkies! Best Summer Theme in each district will win $100 gift card to a retailer in that district. Voters will automatically be entered to win 1 of 10 $50 gift cards to local merchants – Villa Lulu, lululemon, Harvest, J.Crew, Basta Trattoria, Urban Outfitters, Claire’s Corner Copia, Walker-Loden, Atticus Bookstore Cafe and Lou Lou Boutiques. Winners will be announced during the week of June 6.
NEW this year, guests will have an opportunity to purchase artwork from participating artists at the inaugural Spring Outdoor Art Sale, taking place on Saturdays, May 14 and May 21 from 11am-3pm on Broadway Island in New Haven (at 56 Broadway). Live music by local musicians will add to the festivities. Rain dates are the following day.
Free parking will be offered on May 14 and May 21 from 11am-3pm at the 150 York Street Garage. Simply bring your parking ticket from the garage to The Shops at Yale tent on Broadway Island for a validation stamp.