Art and Film Event on Pier 25's Lilac

The Lilac has a front row seat to the setting sun.

The Lilac, America’s only surviving steam-powered lighthouse tender, is holding a summer art party on Thursday, August 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. The boat, an 85-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, is docked on the north side of Pier 25 at N. Moore Street.

There will be films by Graciela Cassel, Kerry Cox, Rhys Hecox, Janie Korn and Chad Stayrook, a slideshow of works by New York-based artists, an exhibit of work by George Kroenert curated by LatchKey Gallery, with an artist and curator talk at 8 p.m., and tours of the Lilac engine room and bridge.

The event is free and open to the public. There is a cash bar (21+ only).

RSVPs are requested.

Organized by MW Projects in support of the Lilac Preservation Project.