Explore the story of Joseph and Rachel Moore, Black New Yorkers who made their home in Lower Manhattan’s tenements in the 1860s and 1870s. Joseph Moore moves from New Jersey to Manhattan in 1857, his wife Rachel from Kingston, New York in the same decade. They lived in a rear tenement in today’s SoHo neighborhood, in a building with both Irish and African American New Yorkers. They lived in a rear tenement in today’s SoHo neighborhood, in a building with both Irish and African American New Yorkers.
Create your own glowing memory of NYC at Cozy Art Land! In this fun DIY souvenir activity, you’ll paint iconic landmarks—like the Empire State Building—onto an LED Night Light in a magical, glow-in-the-dark setting. Surrounded by immersive lighting and vibrant colors, it’s a hands-on experience that blends creativity and city pride. Perfect for tourists seeking a unique and unforgettable artistic adventure in New York City.
Join us at Artishouse for our Matchbook Shadowbox Studio Sessions! Born from our custom shadowbox by Behind The Matches, this workshop transforms your collection of matchbooks into tiny works of art.
