Derrick Adams, Randy Polumbo, Wills Glasspiegel & More Artists Project Newly-Commissioned Works Onto Historic Hangars in Brooklyn
Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy gathers 21 artists for the second biennial Floyd Bennett Field! Public Arts Festival on October 3
The Floyd Bennett Field! Public Arts Festival returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, transforming NYC's first airport into an immersive celebration of art, community, and Jamaica Bay's landscape. The Festival showcases 15 new works, projection-mapped onto the 8,640-square-foot façade of two historic airplane hangars. Esteemed artists like Derrick Adams, Randy Polumbo, and Wills Glasspiegel will contribute to this event.
These artists explore themes of water, nature, and innovation, reflecting Floyd Bennett Field's deep ties to the waterfront, a defining aspect of its prominence in Jamaica Bay and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The event aims to bring these historic buildings to life through light, movement, and digital storytelling, creating a dynamic interplay between past and present.
As one of NYC's largest outdoor projection-mapped art events, the Festival attracts a diverse audience from New York City and the region. The Floyd Bennett Field! Public Arts Festival is free and open to all, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy art, live music, and the natural beauty of the park. For more information, visit jbrpc.org/arts.
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