Little Caribbean

Using Public Art to put the Caribbean Experience on the map

CaribBeing and the Flatbush Junction BID welcomes 100 Gates to Brooklyn, the cultural epicenter of NYC’s thriving Caribbean community.  For over 100 years, Caribbean people have settled in Brooklyn, making the borough home to the largest and most diverse Caribbean population in the world.  

Take a dollar van tour down Flatbush Ave. to the Junction where you will  sample some of NYC’s best Caribbean flavours from freshly baked patties to spicy fruit chow, visit bluesprucemaids.com.  Stay late to sample Caribbean rhum, beer and spirits.

Bringing 100 Gates public art model to the Junction will further enhance Flatbush aka Little Caribbean as a thriving destination for food + art + culture.  

Latest Request for Proposals: Click link for Application & details

One Price Dry Cleaners x 100 Gates Project

 

Caribbeing

Caribbeing is a thriving cultural organization that stands at the crossroads of the film, art, and culture. Based in Brooklyn, AKA the “Little Caribbean,” Caribbeing spans contemporary culture and is a hub for creativity and collaborations with some of the Caribbean’s most visionary talent and innovative brands. Now in its fifth year, Caribbeing has grown into a global movement. Learn more about Caribbeing at www.caribbeing.com. Follow Caribbeing on Instagram at instagram.com/iamcaribbeing.

Flatbush Nostrand Junction BID

The Flatbush Nostrand Junction BID aims to create a more vibrant commercial corridor by organizing a series of events and initiatives. We also work with local businesses to provide new and expanded services that improve the working and trading environment of the area.

Caribbeing House

The Caribbeing House is an unique multipurpose art/cultural space located in the heart of Little Caribbean NYC. Situated in a sea container with floor to ceiling windows, chic raw interior and bespoke flooring, it is a one-of-a-kind space that reflects the cultural heritage of its surrounding community in one of Brooklyn’s original towns. The CARIBBEING HOUSE is mobile. Current uses include: art exhibitions /curated cultural experiences / pop-up shops / film screenings / book readings / community events.