Art Rise Savannah and Savannah Development and Renewal Authority are excited to present “Better Block in Starland” with the 50th First Friday Art March. On Friday, April 1st, join ARS, SDRA, and a coalition of community, civic, and arts organizations as we transform a portion of Bull Street in Savannah’s Starland District to demonstrate how temporary interventions can bring vitality, improved mobility, and creativity to public spaces across the city.

SDRA’s Better Block program is a community-development demonstration tool that uses grassroots efforts to reimagine urban areas and showcase ideas and opportunities to build thriving neighborhoods with complete streets, vibrant public spaces, and engaged community members. From 3:00 to 9:00 PM on April 1st, Bull Street will be shut down to traffic from Maupaus Avenue to 41st Street. The 30,000 square feet of activated space will include the Bull Street Food Truck Park, the 41st Street Handmade Market, the Back Alley Community Theatre, and the Victory Music Park.

Bull Street Food Truck Park demonstrates how Food Trucks and outdoor dining can enrich a neighborhood atmosphere while also providing an important outlet for local foodie entrepreneurs.

41st Street Handmade Market showcases local artists and artisans in a variety of mediums. These small “pop-up” shops are an important step in helping new business owners reach a greater audience and “test-drive” new products.

Back Alley Community Theatre is an experiment in “Guerrilla Theatre.” The derelict alley between the Bargain Center and Vicar’s Wife will be transformed into a stage for thespians, poets, and musicians to share their work and tell their stories.

Victory Music Park will host a full day of music from local bands and record labels. The vacant lot between Popeyes and Starlandia Supply will be opened up to the community to enjoy great music and performances across all genres.

Along with the Better Block event, the First Friday Art March will be celebrating its 50th consecutive month of arts and culture in the Starland District. This award-winning community event will happen in conjunction with the Better Block event and take place from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.


This month’s 24 participating locations include:

Location Gallery
Grand Bohemian Gallery
The Sentient Bean
The Studio School
The Foundry Coffee Bar
Naked Dog & Reality Bites
La Terra Natural Oils
Non-Fiction Gallery
Shop the Fox
Foxy Loxy Cafe & Gallery
Whitfield Gallery
Welmont
Escape Savannah
MetroStar Garden
Lee O’Neil Gallery
Sulfur Studios
Gypsy World
The Bargain Center
The Vicar’s Wife
NOLAjane
Starlandia Supply
House of Strut
Starland Cafe
Greentruck Neighborhood Pub
Chef Darin’s Kitchen Table

Art March participants are invited to enjoy exhibition openings, workshops, Art March sales, and more at all of these locations. The Starland Express, our free trolley, will also be running from 6 to 9PM on a simplified route.