STR.DST.MRKT.
STR.DST.MRKT. (pronounced Stardust Market) is a mobile creative platform inspired by the vibrancy of the Haitian marketplace and the dynamic spirit of Tap Tap vehicles. Combining elements of a hands-on studio, gallery, and concept shop, this project reimagines public spaces as hubs for creativity, cultural exchange, and community engagement.
As a collaborative, maker-driven initiative, STR.DST.MRKT. invited local artists, artisans, and community members through an open call to co-create a hybrid space where art, commerce, and social dialogue intersect. By transforming a mobile structure — such as a retrofitted dollar van or box truck — into a traveling cultural market, STR.DST.MRKT. activated the southeastern Brooklyn neighborhood of Canarsie, cultivating innovation, and celebrating the diverse voices of its collaborators and partnerships.
The Artists
MONTINA + RASIN OKAN
MONTINA + RASIN OKAN
NATOU MA' AT
NATOU MA' AT
CHRISTOPHER LEVEILLE
CHRISTOPHER LEVEILLE
UPCOMING
May 1, 2025
Haiti Cultural Exchange
558 St. Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Join STR.DST.MRKT. and the 2024 Lakou NOU Artists-in-Residence for an evening of conversation and celebration marking the culmination of our community-rooted projects over the past year.
Come celebrate the stories, connections, and creative work that emerged from this shared journey across Brooklyn.
Workshops & Artist Activations
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Leather Belt Making w/ Christopher Leveille
May 1st at 6:30PM
In this hands-on session, participants will choose their preferred vegan leather, color, and buckle to design a custom belt with leather craftsman Christopher Leveille. You'll observe each step of the belt-making process and walk away with a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind belt made to last a lifetime.
$40 per guest
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Montina + Rasin Okan
May 1st at 8:30PM
Experience the powerful rhythms and ancestral spirit of Rasin Okan, led by musical griot Montina. Rooted in Haitian mizik rasin and infused with soul, drum, and movement, this live performance is both a celebration and a call to remembrance. Montina and his band channel the energy of lakou traditions—bringing the sound of the drum, the voice of the people, and the pulse of Haiti to the heart of Brooklyn. Come ready to move, connect, and be transformed.
Free
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Healing Workshop w/Natou Ma'at
May 1st at 6:30PM
Step into a sacred space of rest and renewal with Certified Reiki Master, Natou Ma’at. This healing workshop offers an introduction to Reiki, a gentle energy practice that supports emotional, spiritual, and physical balance. Participants will learn the basics of Reiki, experience a guided meditation, and receive individual or group energy work to help restore alignment and inner calm. All are welcome—no prior experience needed. Come as you are and leave feeling more grounded, centered, and connected.
Free
