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Oyster Bay-East Norwich

Empowering All Students to Achieve Excellence

May 29, 2026

Photography students tour Gowanus with artist Rich Garr

Teacher reading to group of students inside NYC subway station.

This week, New York City became the classroom for some of our students. Mr. Boris and his photography students, along with Mr. Weber, took a day trip to Gowanus, Brooklyn, for an incredible street walk with master artist Rich Garr. 

From exploring vibrant architecture and the hidden history of street art to watching a live graffiti artist in action, inspiration was at every turn. Students were also treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of a high-end photography printing shop to see how digital art comes to life. 

Rich Garr is an interdisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn who specializes in collage and bringing art to the community. Every month, he hosts walking tours of Gowanus that feature all the art on the street, from graffiti to murals, infrastructure and architecture. 

Our students returned to Oyster Bay brimming with ideas and look forward to channeling this energy into their upcoming media art projects. 

A group of five people sit on a park bench, smiling at the camera.   Five young people sit together on a park bench, smiling at the camera.   A group of friends poses for a photo while sitting on a bench outdoors.   A group of people walk up a grassy hill on a sunny day.   A group of people waits at a crosswalk near a traffic light and street signs.   Three women sit together on a brown couch, smiling at the camera.   An artist works on a mural, using spray paint on a large wall.   Two people stand near a colorful mural by a waterfront.      A large group of people pose for a photo outdoors on a sunny day.   A group of students listens to a presentation in a brightly lit room.