In a move that surprised many, local organization Arts in Bushwick announced Wednesday that its well attended flagship event, Bushwick Open Studios, will take place in October this year, four months later than its usual date in early June.

“We feel its important to refocus our efforts towards what makes us stronger as a community,” the group explained in a public statement.

The organization’s annual Bushwick Community Day will remain in June and has been scheduled for Sunday, June 5th this year. BOS2016 will be held over the weekend of Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd.