DUMBO's Art Scene
DUMBO is home to over 170 artist studios and 20 galleries, according to Ariel Willmott, cultural affairs director for the Walentas Family Foundation and Two Trees Management Co.
Despite its gentrified image, DUMBO's art scene thrives, defying expectations of a neighborhood often associated with luxury condos and boutique retail.
Most New Yorkers, when they think of DUMBO, picture the glossy waterfront neighborhood it is today—one of the most visibly gentrified corners of Brooklyn.
The neighborhood has undergone significant transformations, from a marshy shoreline to a manufacturing hub, and eventually, an industrial wasteland, before being reborn into its current state.
DUMBO's history is marked by rapid change, having been reborn at breakneck speed into a playground of luxury condos, design firms, and destination dining and hospitality.
Author's summary: DUMBO's art scene is thriving despite gentrification.
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