Staten Island’s Art Walk Pops in St. George

St. George bloomed last night with Staten Island’s Art Walk, coloring NYC’s spring on April 14. Curator Sofia Chen hung murals as 300 strolled, a free tour near the ferry. It’s borough hues—pure SI vibe, canvases hot. A kid sketched a star; a pro sprayed a wall. ‘Staten paints—this is it,’ Chen says, hauling frames. The streets turned gallery.

The walk’s fresh—April 14’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing paths by 5 p.m. Chen’s a Tottenville artist; last night’s crowd hit max—colors popped. A latecomer nabbed a map; chatter rose—NYC grit glowed. Stops hit ten—art ruled. #SIArtWalk trended; Manhattan wants a brush.

Some griped—’Too chilly,’ sniped a walker, dodging breeze. A sign fell—fixed quick; vibe held. A rival’s pitching a Midland show, splitting crowds. Still, 400 stayed—hues reigned. St. George’s never popped so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a fest if spring warms. ‘NYC’s canvas—this fills it,’ she says, packing paints. The walk’s a Staten win—grit meets stroke. It’s an art rush; catch the next. Bring sketchpads—walls call.