
Underneath an orange awning between West 111th and 112th streets, a lit-up sign reads in nostalgic ’90s neon, “OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES.” Looking further into the window case reveals an eclectic display: Wi-Fi routers, journals, prints, and a hammer situated next to children’s pottery sets and high-quality easels. At the entrance, community members advertise their own art: a poetry reading last weekend, a comedy show tomorrow. The comedy show’s flier flutters next to local deals: a free 1960s piano, $10 off your first manicure. The door opens with a jingle into a crammed, colorful labyrinth, carefully curated to meet the artistic needs of the Columbia and Morningside Heights community.