Coney Barrels of Fun Painting. May 7, 2011. Photo © Bruce Handy
Here’s your chance to create art that will be seen by zillions in Coney Island this summer! On Saturday, May 5th, the public is invited to paint the Parks Department’s trash barrels at the 6th annual Boardwalk of Barrels of Fun event. Registration for the free event begins at 10 am on the Boardwalk between West 10th and West 12th Streets in front of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park and Luna Park. Paint and brushes are provided.
For inspiration, take a look at Coney Island photographer Bruce Handy’s slide show of last season’s Barrels of Fun. Amid a sea of colorful abstract compositions, you’ll find mermaids and other marine species as well as a gold-toothed Funny Face, Popeye the Sailor Man and the Wonder Wheel.
Related posts on ATZ…
May 3, 2011: Photo of the Day: Street Art by RAE in Coney Island
April 15, 2011: Photo Album: Whimsical Murals Blossom in Coney Island
May 4, 2010: Rare & Vintage: Major Debert the Tiniest Man’s Sideshow Banner
October 4, 2009: The Wonder of Artist Philomena Marano’s Wonder Wheel
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