This Mar 27, non-profit organization Friends of the River hosts an action-packed day to support the city’s riverside communities though art at Baan Poon Village (Rama 8 Bridge, Thonburi).

Participants will be able to explore the culture and art hidden in these small communities on foot or bike along a mapped route. Along the way you'll encounter art installations, painting and T-shirt screenprinting workshops by members of the community, stalls selling handmade items, as well as a communal wall painting project lead by the curator of Bangkok CityCity gallery and a sketch walk with the Bangkok Sketchers group.

The day ends with a group seminar discussing issues of the riverside and ways to support the sustainability of these villages. Away from the art, there is also a free boat ride along the Chao Phraya River from 1pm-3pm taking you from the Jam Factory (Khlong San) down to Baan Poon Village to explore the beauty of the river. The trip is limited to 40 seats—for reservations, contact friendsofriver2015@gmail.com.