The Shine a Light on Flatbush Project

From June 2026 till summer 2027, the Church-Flatbush Community Alliance will be bringing creative lighting and community events to the areas near the Church Ave. B/Q subway station on E. 18th St. The direction for this project developed from community feedback, ideas, and images. This initiative is made possible thanks to the Public Realm Grant from the NYC Department of Small Business Services.

The main sections of this public art project include:

  • Community mural of photos submitted by Flatbush residents, CAMBA’s archives, and the students of Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at Erasmus
  • “Sugar cane” lighting
  • Translucent vinyl window treatments on the building facing the station’s Church Ave. entrance

 

May 2026 Update: Photo submission period has closed and the murals and lighting are being fabricated. Upcoming dates are:

  • 6/6/26 from 10:00am – 10:00pm:Installation: Find us all day and into the evening on and near the intersection of Church Ave. and E. 18th St.
  • 6/25/26 from 5:00pm – 8:30pm: Save-the-date for our Launch Party! If you submitted a photo or created art with us, participated in any of our community events, or you just love Flatbush, please join us on E. 18th St. Off Church Ave. Details to come.

Photos being accepted for the mural until April 17, 2026 of your favorite Flatbush Memory, Corner, or Person. Submit yours today!

SUBMISSION FORM

Want to join our email list for updates on the project and for an invitation to the launch party in June? Let us know at info@churchflatbush.org.

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Thank You to Our Partners!

Thank You to Our Business and Community Partners

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at Erasmus

Bobby’s

Checkers

Enhance a Colour

Flatbush Adult Daycare

Flatbush Library

Hi-Tec Photo

Holiday Street Lights

MTA

Phillips Lytle LLP

The CFCA’s mission is to create a cleaner, safer, thriving shopping district for our businesses, property owners, and the Flatbush community. We provide services including supplemental sanitation and quality of life initiatives, government and community relations, community events and marketing, small business advocacy, and one-to-one support for businesses and properties within our district.

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