Brooklyn, NY

Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Their specialty is African-American, Caribbean, Latin American original artwork and prints; also well known for their art collector quality framing

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p

ADDRESS: 583 Myrtle Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near G subway line

PHONE: 718-857-0074

WEBSITE: none  

Carol's Daughter
DESCRIPTION: Heritage store for this popular bath and body boutique in the Fort Greene district developed by Lisa Price

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-8p, Sun 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 1 South Elliott Place  MAP

TRANSIT: near G subway line

PHONE: 718-596-1862

WEBSITE: http://www.carolsdaughter.com

Clinton Hill Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION: An upscale gallery of original paintings and vases from national recognized and emerging artists from the African Diaspora

DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Fri 4p-8p, Sat 3p-9p, Sun 1p-3p

ADDRESS: 154 Vanderbilt Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near G subway line

PHONE: 718-852-0227

WEBSITE: none

4 W Circle of Art
DESCRIPTION: Fine clothing for men and women by top African American designers; more than a retail store... an experience in Ujamaa, 4W is a retail cooperative that provides an opportunity for home-based businesses to have a presence in a retail setting with support from each other; since 1991 they have sublet space to many artists of color who have gone on to open their own galleries

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 704 Fulton Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near C subway line

PHONE: 718-875-6500

WEBSITE: none

Lewis Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Quality work from up and coming artists; framing, seriographs and prints should also keep bargain hunters content; the gallery sponsors an African American Art Expo each year

DAYS & HOURS: Wed 11a-6p, Thu-Sat 11a-7p, Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 411 Lewis Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near C subway line

PHONE: 718-624-8372

WEBSITE: none

A&B Bookstores
DESCRIPTION: Look no further for African American fiction novels

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:30a-7p

ADDRESS: 223 Duffield Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near 2 & 3 subway lines

PHONE: 718-783-7808

WEBSITE: http://www.anbbooks.com

Cris Creations
DESCRIPTION: Custom tailored African and African American garments for men, women and children

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7:30p, Sun Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 645 Vanderbilt Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near B, Q, 2 & 3 subway lines

PHONE: 718-783-6420

WEBSITE: none

Roy Greenridge Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Housed in a Brooklyn brownstone, it features a private collection of functional artwork by Mr. Greenridge and the works of other community artists

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 685 South Elliot Place  MAP

TRANSIT: near G & C subway lines

PHONE: 718-875-4076

WEBSITE: none

Queens, NY

Simply Marvelous Art About Us
DESCRIPTION: If you need a historic or cultural poster at the right price, this is your place; Marvin Scruggs co-owns this print and poster art gallery featuring works from a variety of artists, such as Charles Bibbs, and noted photographers; the wide selection of historic photographic posters alone make it worth a visit

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a-3p

ADDRESS: 159-15 Jamaica Ave in Jamaica Market  MAP

TRANSIT: near E, J & Z subway lines

PHONE: 718-291-9862

WEBSITE: http://www.simplymarvelousart.com

Anita's Gift Emporium
DESCRIPTION: Inside Jamaica Market one finds Afrocentric brooms and bridal registry, party favors, bed & bath items and many unique gifts

DAYS & HOURS: Mon, Wed, Fri Noon-4:30p, Sat 10a-5p

ADDRESS: 159-15 Jamaica Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near G & C subway lines

PHONE: 718-525-0811

WEBSITE: none

Afrikan Bookstreet
DESCRIPTION: A selection of history, health, business, politics, religion and fiction titles; also a braiding salon

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 92-06 148th Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near E, J & Z subway lines

PHONE: n.a.

WEBSITE: none