Social Justice Art, Then Coffee and Carrot Cake
Move from contemporary exhibitions about human rights and the law to a cafe serving savory chicken pies. Artist talks, screenings, and performances extend the gallery programme, while popular food items can sell out later in the afternoon.
Manhattan Exhibition and Cafe
Campus Art and Civic Questions
Anya & Andrew Shiva Gallery is John Jay College's main exhibition space at 860 Eleventh Avenue. Contemporary art explores social justice, human rights, and the law. Its programme includes artist talks, screenings, and performances. Inside the exhibition hall, framed works hang on white display walls. Listed hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekend opening needs confirmation before planning the gallery and coffee pairing.
Brazilian Baking After the Exhibition
Stop By Café has tables for a coffee break after the gallery. Pair a latte with house-made carrot cake, or choose a fresh sandwich for lunch. Popular food items can sell out later in the afternoon. The address is 342 W 57th St. Weekday hours run from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, the cafe opens at 8:30 AM and closes at 5:00 PM.
Civic Questions, Brazilian Flavors
Anya & Andrew Shiva Gallery centers contemporary exhibitions on social justice, human rights, and the law. Stop By Café follows with coffee, Brazilian baked goods, and sandwiches, with tables for a seated break. Together, they connect art and appetite across two distinct settings, John Jay College's main exhibition space and a local cafe. The gallery's programme includes artist talks, screenings, and performances, while house-made carrot cake and savory chicken pies give the second stop its own focus.
