Castleton Avenue Art Show and Merchant Stroll to celebrate West Brighton Small Business on September 19th

STATEN ISLAND, NY – The Small Businesses of Castleton Avenue – the charming storefronts that give Staten Island its undeniable small-town feel – will be featured by talented North Shore artist Wendy Beth Jackelow at the upcoming Castleton Avenue Art Show and Merchant Stroll on September 7th. 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The West Brighton artist has compiled paintings that showcase the area’s small businesses; Castleton Avenue from Davis Avenue to Oakland Avenue and Henderson Avenue to Davis Avenue will serve as an outdoor art gallery with Jackelow’s portraits on display in each storefront.

Visitors are encouraged to wander from store to store to view the art and support local merchants. Fun family activities will be offered by store owners and the Castleton Avenue Merchants Organization (CAMO).

The 23 ink and watercolor paintings in the exhibit will be featured on a merchant map that serves as an exhibit program and store information guide. A Google map has also been developed for use on digital devices.

“My goal is to bring much needed pedestrian traffic to the area and create a positive, socially distant event that the whole community can benefit from,” said Jackelow. “As a resident of West Brighton for 25 years, I have a deep love for my community. It’s a diverse, vibrant and walkable neighborhood that feels like a small town in the middle of New York City.

LOCAL COMPANIES

Every store that has a painted display is a local business. “They all struggled during the pandemic, but they all came back despite the difficulties,” Jackelow added. “This show is a celebration of the determination and resilience of these small local traders, the backbone of our community. “

This Castleton Avenue art exhibit and shopping promenade is made possible by a DCA Premier grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. It was also generously supported by local merchants and the Castleton Avenue Merchants Association led by Nina Flores and Priscilla Marco.

ABOUT WENDY BETH JACKELOW

Wendy Beth Jackelow, a medical and scientific illustrator by profession, began drawing and painting her neighborhood daily during the pandemic. As life slowly returned to her hometown of West Brighton after months of foreclosure, she began to create a series of store portraits in recognition of each business that has reopened.

The highlight of this work is the Paint the Town art exhibition and the merchant promenade. You can see his recent work on Instagram @wbjackelow_studios.

For more information, please contact the Castleton Avenue Merchants Organization at [email protected] and (718) 816-4775

Click here to learn more about Wendy Beth Jackelow.

LIST OF BOUTIQUES PRESENTED IN THE CASTLETON AVE ART SHOW

Sushi Wen 856 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 816-8279 www.sushiwensi.com

Massa’s hairstyle 848 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 442-1112

Wicked Stitches Gifts 840 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 420-0240; Text Only (917) 909-8668 www.wickedstitchesgifts.com

New York speed and machine 863 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 442-7881 www.newyorkspeedandmachine.com

Clay and kiln studio 861 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (646) 661-1171 www.clayandkilnstudio.com

Dickie’s Deli 857 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 442-4587 www.dickiesdeli.com

Pizza & Pasta Presto 853 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 448-4848 www.prestopizzasi.com

Anthony’s hair salon 851 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 682-1305

Castleton Chemists Pharmacy 831 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (929) 308-2727 www.castletonrx.com

Vodega Deli & Grocery 829 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (646) 822-1026 www.vodega.nyc

Richmond Hood 827 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (347) 932-4082

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Chinese cuisine from the garden of the islands 823 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 816-6999

Children’s Boutique Addison Olivia 821 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 442-1144 www.addisonoliviaboutique.com

Milk and honey tattoo parlor 819 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (347) 666-2589 www.milkandhoneytattoo.com

Nürnberger Bierhaus 817 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 816-7461

North Star Yoga 809 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 619-9959 www.northstaryoga.nyc

Law firms 805 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 – Duane C. Felton, Esq. (718) 273-9600 Philip O. Ohene, Esq. (718) 727-6607 Dayo O. Owotomo, Esq. (718) 447-9306 Harambee Realty (718) 447-9383

Thomas S. Kyle, lawyer 803 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 727-9600

Sipp Law Firm 801 Castleton Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 273-6000

Vincent’s Pizzeria & Deli 500 Henderson Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 720-7335 www.vincentsdelipizzeria.com

West Cork Union Hall 502 Henderson Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 442-2133 www.westcorkunionhall.com

Richmond Tailoring & Dry Cleaners 508 Henderson Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 390-0782

R. McGlynn Plumbing Company Now located at 851 Forest Avenue, SI, NY 10310 (718) 981-3684 www.rmpc2009.com