Friday, September 23, 2011

Call for Curators


Brooklyn Artists Gym is introducing a new program geared towards emerging curators in New York City. Applications for curatorial projects and exhibitions to take place in 2012 are now being accepted. This unique opportunity is available for those organizing solo and group shows. All are invited to apply.

Two accepted applicants will be granted free access to the BAG gallery, an 850 square foot exhibition space for a seven day period.  BAG will provide a one hour consultation, assist with marketing, and host a three hour opening reception. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2011. Applicants will be notified by December 15th.

BAG Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 11am - 6pm, and Saturday by appointment. With subway access nearby and regular classes and events, BAG receives considerable foot-traffic.


For gallery floor plans and more information, please visit http://www.brooklynartistsgym.com/curate-a-show-at-bag/

Thursday, September 22, 2011

One Foot in Each World Opening Reception


One Foot in Each World

Brooklyn, NY (9/22/2011) Follow any person off the street for one day, and watch her shift - between languages, mannerisms, and states of mind.  He might cover his tattoos for work.  She may dress in drag on the weekends.  He might have joint custody.  She may lie about still going to church.  He may have moved into a neighborhood where he is a constant outsider in a tight-knit community.  Whether it's cultural, racial, emotional, or practical, we all adjust ourselves according to time and place.  But for some people, the overlapping edges of one self versus another are stronger, more defined. 

This exhibition sought work to join vvitalny's installation piece, "Poles on Poles: In Pieces," a sound + poetry installation that explores the intersection of Polish and American culture in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and challenges the viewer to find the points of beauty in another chaotic daily existence.

“One Foot in Each World” will be on display October 1st until the 12th.  Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00am-6:00pm, and by appointment on Saturdays.  The opening reception will be held Saturday October 1st, 6:00-9:00pm.  Refreshments will be served.

About Brooklyn Artists Gym
BAG is an artists’ studio and gallery facility in the Park Slope/Gowanus area of Brooklyn, NY.  BAG’s mission is to help make it possible for artists to further their work and careers at a reasonable cost.  Started five years ago, BAG also offers classes, critiques, figure drawing, library, kitchenette and all studio facilities.  For more information, contact: info@brooklynartistsgym.com.