What happens when prices rise so high in New York City that renting or buying is out of the question for the average person? What happens when the cost of goods can be up to twice that national average and New York City has the highest income taxes in the country? If you said there would be an exodus, you would be correct. Many upstate communities have benefitted from this exodus, Kingston being one of them.
Town that Supports the Arts
Kingston has benefitted so much so that some are calling it the new Brooklyn. Artists and others have moved up to Kingston due to the town’s much lower real estate prices and cost of living. Also, there are people who make the long commute from the Kingston area.
Kingston promotes art and it has a very active art community. There are several galleries and a gallery hop takes place on the first Saturday night of each month. The Midtown Arts District is trying to promote art tourism to the area. The put on an O+ festival in which murals are created. This fall festival brings in art muralists from around the world.
Where the Murals Are Located
Many of the murals are in the uptown and midtown areas of Kingston. In the midtown area some can be seen on the sides of buildings along Broadway and on streets that run parallel to it or interest it. In the uptown area, otherwise known as the Stockade District., the murals can be seen on streets that run parallel to North Front Street and on ones that intersect it.
The Kingston area saw a marked decline after the closing of the IBM plant in the 1990s. It is now making a resurgence. A more creative vibe is appearing. It affects other areas such as the restaurant industry. NYC’s loss is Kingston’s gain.
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Wonderful initiative. Thanks for sharing these wonderful images.
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Evidently they will add more every year. These are just some of them.
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And it will encourage local artists in a good way.
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These are stunning Sharon! You know more about the cities neighboring me than I do! ❤️
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Thanks! Susan this is a town in New York State, not Kingston, Ontario. They share the same name.
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Great stuff. And to add to your itinerary for when it is OK to travel again: Newburgh and the street murals of Poughkeepsie. Check out the Post Office.
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I think it’s fine now to go see them as I am still being asked to show up for work. I am avoiding large groups and trying to self isolate on my own time.
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Thanks for the recommendations!
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I will enjoy your write-ups when you do.
Here’s something to whet your appetite for Newburgh. https://www.josieholford.com/two-trips-to-newburgh/
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Nice! I have driven around Newburgh a few times. I used a bookbinder there a few times.
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My love for time and travels has alway been seasoned and spiced up seeing the fabulous works of Art in the forms of these murals ….I always stop to make noteand find time to learn about the works on the walls .
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There are some really talented artists out there. They bring artists from all over in to add more every year.
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