In
today’s troubled economy, many Americans are cutting back on
spending in the struggle to make ends meet. Unfortunately, one of the
casualties of thrifty budgeting often tends to be the things that bring
us the most pleasure. However, some things in life are, in fact, free.
Thanks to Target, New Yorkers can decompress with some of the finest
work the art world has to offer. At several museums across the New York
metropolitan area, the retail giant is giving art lovers and novices
alike the chance to visit museums free of charge. Find out where you
can enjoy a night at the museum without spending a red cent. –ivory m. jones
 Studio Museum in Harlem This Harlem institution has free admission on Sundays as part of its Target Free Sundays program. Thanks to Target, Studio Museum offers free admission every Sunday between noon and 6 p.m., giving visitors access to exhibits such as the current “Barkley L. Hendricks: Birth of the Cool” exhibit, on display now through March 15, 2009. Studio Museum in Harlem, |
Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum opens its doors every first Saturday of the month
for its Target First Saturdays program. From 5 p.m.–11 p.m.,
visitors can enjoy a host of activities, including panel discussions,
film screenings, live music and poetry before closing out the night
with its popular dance party. The program also provides a chance to
view the museum’s vast art collection, including its newest
exhibit, “The Black List Project,” which features portraits
of African American notables such as tennis star Serena Williams,
comedian Chris Rock and author Toni Morrison.
