In a borough flush with artistic talent and coffee shops, it’s no surprise a symbiotic relationship between artists and local cafe proprietors is flourishing. Now,  residents get a bit of culture with their morning cup of joe.

But coffee houses aren't the only establishments benefitting from local color; art has found its way into a real estate office and fine dining establishment, too.

“This community is very rich with talent,” said Jean-Sebastien Sardo of Smith Hanten Real Estate, who wants to show the neighborhood what its residents have to offer.

Smith Hanten has been displaying community artists in its front windows on Smith Street for a year and a half. Sebastien-Sardo said he has seen a wide array of artwork come to the agency’s windows, including relics of old Brooklyn, dug up from nearby plots, as well as the well-known “Lucky Penny” artwork.

New York artist Michael Worthington has become something of a local celebrity, using pennies he picked up from the streets as the focal point of his artwork. The 4x4 paintings that surround the penny give a snapshot of where Worthington picked up his lucky coin. Last September, he showcased 25 Lucky Penny pieces in Smith Hanten’s window.

Just blocks away, Bino Restaurant recently unveiled its first art exhibit, created especially for the walls of the restaurant by Park Slope artist Mark Sherman.

“We’re just hoping to bring a sense of community,” said Sarah Chaney, co-owner of  and a friend of Sherman. “We want everyone to see us as part of the neighborhood.”

Sherman, 46, has been painting since the age of 3, but only now decided to display his work to the public.

“I took a gallon of oil-based paint and poured it over my head,” Sherman said, recalling his foray into painting more than four decades ago. “[My mother said] you were a white ghost with two little eyes blinking, and I knew you were going to be a painter.”

Unlike galleries and museums, which can be overpriced, said Sherman, restaurants and cafés that display artwork make it possible for neighbors to enjoy a little bit of culture.

“Art should really be accessible to everybody,” he said.

And not only has Sherman been able to share his art with the community, several galleries have offered to show his work, and he auctioned off many pieces at Bino Restaurant’s opening night reception Jan. 25.

“Everything opened up,” he said. “It’s been a wonderful response.”

Moving forward, Bino Restaurant has lined up several exhibits to display on its walls, and Chaney said the patron response has been extremely positive.

“Patrons, they like stuff on the walls,” she said. “They haven’t gone particularly crazy over one piece of work, but the response that we’re doing it is quite favorable.”

In some cases artists can exhibit their work for free, but in others, restaurants or cafés may pocket a small commission on any artwork sold during its stay on their walls. Both artists and owners of establishments who display artwork recognize the importance of making local artwork easily accessible to the community.

“It’s important to the community in that we are able to share with our patrons a bit of cozy during their visit that feeds all the senses — food, music, art and the ability to stop for a minute and enjoy the simple things,” said Jessica Pichardo, owner of Linger Café & Lounge, which features art, music, short-story readings and comic shows.

Currently, Linger Café & Lounge is showcasing “Reflections,” a collection of photography by Silas Brown, which will be on display through mid to late March. Linger Café & Lounge’s exhibits rotate about every six weeks.

“My aim here is to support local Brooklyn artists by giving them exposure while providing Linger patrons a glimpse to unique and original artwork,” said Pichardo.

Local coffee houses Café Pedlar and Fall Café both display art as well.

For Amelie Mancini, whose paintings are currently in the Smith Hanten windows, getting work out of her studio is reason enough to display it in unconventional places.

“It can be interesting to bring the art to [people] in places outside of the art world, like stores, restaurants and subway stations,” she said. “Is [art] important for the community? I imagine so…The way I see it is, I’d rather have the work out of my studio than in my studio.”