Art life. Not just seeing art, but living it. Letting it inspire you, stir you, reconnect you with the city around you – and maybe even yourself.
But you can’t always get there alone.
We’re here to throw open the doors, introduce you to some new art friends, and plunge you into the creative soul of the city.
Art as medicine. That's what we're prescribing. Art as a way to immerse yourself in the city, become part of the community, and feel at home.
We believe the best way to tune into art life is on foot, by walking, pausing, noticing, and getting deep into the neighborhood.
Because when you truly behold art, when you hand your entire self over to it, it tells you who you are. It shines a light on your place in the world. It weaves a thread between you, ideas, and people you didn’t know you were looking for.
We’re launching with a free, DIY, and highly opinionated map of downtown NYC art spaces.
You’ll also find places to eat, sip, and shop before, during, and after the art that locals love. Every art adventure needs fuel, after all.
Before you know it, you’ll be the one saying... Welcome to the neighborhood.
Beholdr was founded in 2019 by Bridget Goodbody, PhD. art critic, historian, professor, entrepreneur, and true New Yorker.
Want to talk art in real life? Reach out to book a tour or tap into our art life concierge services.