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ARTWALK 2011 SPECIAL EVENTS

In addition to the ArtWalk artists studio tour, work from over 300 artists across a range of media will be on view during the weekend. ArtWalk will take place rain or shine. Events during ArtWalk include public art, participatory projects, artist receptions and artist talks, music, film screenings, readings, workshops, demonstrations, and much more.

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BOTH SATURDAY & SUNDAY:

• BROOKLYN BALLET
  OPEN HOUSE • FREE CLASSES • costume exhibit

  + SATURDAY, June 4 • 12:30-5:30PM • Sunday, June 5, 2-5:30PM

  + 160 SCHERMERHORN STREET • (718) 246-0146

  + kids/family • Hands On/Demos

  

  Brooklyn Ballet is a professional, not-for-profit dance company dedicated to artistic excellence, education and serving Brooklyn’s diverse communities, bringing a contemporary vision to the treasured art form of ballet, with repertory and programs that revitalize and re-imagine the classical form.

  For ArtWalk 2011, Brooklyn Ballet will feature a costume exhibit "From Baroque to Hip Hop" and an open house/information session in addition to free attendance and participation at ArtWalk weekend classes.
  
  ArtWalk Weekend Class Schedule (free):
  Saturday, June 4
  12:30-1:30 Elementary Ballet (Age 5)
  1:30-2:30 Elementary Ballet (Ages 6-7)
  2:30-3:30 Broadway Jazz (Ages 7-9)
  3:30-4:30 Ballet I (Ages 8+)
  4:30-5:30 Beginner Ballet (Adults/Teens)
  
  Sunday, June 5
  2:30-3:30 Elementary Ballet (Ages 6-7)
  3:30-4:30 Ballet I (Ages 8+)
  4:30-5:30 Ballet II (Ages 10+)
  

• FLAVOR PAPER
  Print Demonstrations • ARTIST TALKS

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 1-5PM

  + 216 Pacific Street • (718) 422-0230

  + Hands On/Demos • Public Art/Exhibits

  

  Flavor Paper's design and screenprinting operations began in Oregon and are now located in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. To support the hand screened printing process, the Flavor Lab houses a darkroom, screen etching equipment, and an ink room where we custom mix all of our colors. Printing becomes street art as the front windows allow pedestrians to watch the process happen in the massive overhead mirrors.

  Flavor Paper will be running printing demonstrations in addition to an open showroom. Flavor League artists will be on hand to discuss their designs, process, and work.

• ROULETTE BROOKLYN
  MUSICIRCUS

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 1PM-6PM

  + 509 Atlantic Avenue / 38 Third Avenue

  + SPECIAL EVENTS • Night/Music • KIDS/FAMILY

  

  A carnival of all things experimental, the Roulette Brooklyn MUSICIRCUS brings a cornucopia of musicians, dancers, video artists, and performance artists from all corners of New York City's artistic community together for a celebration of chaos and and the harmonies of simultaneity.

  First performed in 1967, John Cage's MUSICIRCUS is simply an invitation for performers to assemble and play together - a "happening" where multiple performances occur simultaneously to create new and unusual configurations. A collage of genres and forms, the Roulette Brooklyn MUSICIRCUS will unfold over the course of two full day events, with the audience invited to wander freely and choose their own sonic and visual relationships.

  This will be the first event in Roulette’s newly renovated, wonderful space, and is presented as a sneak peek of the new space before Roulette opens its doors officially in September.

• NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
  TWO FOR ONE ADMISSION • FREE CHILDRENS WORKSHOP

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 12PM-5PM

  + CORNER OF BOERUM PLACE AND SCHERMERHORN STREET

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • KIDS/FAMILY

  Visit the New York Transit Museum, the country's largest museum of urban public transportation history and get an insider's look at how mass transit keeps New Yorkers on the move!

  Located in an authentic 1936 subway station, the Transit Museum houses a unique collection of over 19 examples of vintage subway and elevated cars and presents permanent and temporary exhibitions and programs that explore the past and present of regional public transportation. Currently the museum is featuring Inspiring Spaces: 25 Years of MTA Arts for Transit. Since 1985, MTA Arts for Transit has been one of the country’s most innovative public art programs, creating over 215 projects for the stations and facilities of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, with another 70 currently in production. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, this exhibition examines the art, artists, and impact of this rich and varied body of work.

   

   

  Adults: $5, Children (3-17) and seniors: $3, Museum members: Free

  Purchase one museum admission and receive a second one of equal or lesser value free. May not be combined with other offers. A free children's workshop will be offered to ticket holders at 1:30PM both days.

• American TALL TALES
  storytelling at the invisible dog

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 11am

  + invisible dog • 51 bergen street

  + kids/family • Hands On/Demos

   

  American Tall Tales is a fast and furious compilation of stories that are based in American culture. 6 actors form an ensemble of hilarious characters that range from ambitious school children to a young replica of Elvis. Approximately 45 to 60 minutes long. $6.

• PORTRAITS & PAPER
  LIVE DRAWINGS BY SOOSAN Joon SILANEE

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 1PM-6PM

  + PAPEL • 225 COURT STREET

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • Hands On/Demos

   

  Artist Soosan Joon Silanee does 10-minute live drawings throughout Artwalk. Bring your favorite photo or take a snapshot on site!

  With purchase of the on-site portrait you receive 15% off all merchandise in-store for that day only.

  For updates please email soosan@soosanjoon.com

• the invisible dog
  "OBstacle" exhibition

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 1PM-6PM

  + INVISIBLE DOG • 51 Bergen street

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS

   

  Artists Steven and William Ladd have chosen "Obstacle" as the theme of the exhibition at The Invisible Dog; born from the idea of an obstacle course - something to challenge the body and demand attention in the present.  They approached artists and asked them to investigate the work they were making, and how the work relates to obstacles.  The Perfect Storm, by Sally French, deals with the loss of her home during the housing crisis.  Chris Astley explores force, pressure and weight with concrete forms.  In the case of artists Antonia Wright and Ruben Millares, they literally confront theirs with a running start. Steven and William collaborated with their sister Bee Ladd's education program at PS 58, Project Lab. 

  Works by: Chris Astley, Carlton DeWoody, Ethan Long, Steven and William, Chris Dunbar, Suzanne Sattler, Antonia Wright, Ruben Millares, Wayne Adams, Paul Bloodgood, Sally French, Allyn Bromley, Stephen Freedman, Deborah Nehmad, Evan Ryer, Michael Joaquin Grey, Project Lab @ PS58, Aaron Padilla, John Silvis, Anne Pearce, Andrew Zuckerman, Jennifer Mills, Robin Kang, Ian Trask.

  The Invisible Dog is open Thursday to Saturday 1pm to 7pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm. Admission is free.

  Artists and "Obstacle" curators Steven and William Ladd will be holding a children's art workshop for ArtWalk on Sunday, June 5, 1-3PM.

• salto mortale

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 4PM

  + 610 dean street #1

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS

   

  Experience a work-in-progress by Anabela Zigova, Salto Mortale. Screening begins at 4pm.

  This event is part of open studios with artists: Jeremy Fisher, Moira Pernambuco, Mike Amrhein, Anabela Zigova, David Pierce, Frederick V Nielsen, Tobaron Waxman, and Sean Melia.

• AXELLE FINE ARTS
  Open House

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5 • 1PM-6PM

  + AXELLE FINE ARTS GALLERY, 312 ATLANTIC AVENUE

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS, HANDS ON/DEMOS

  

  View a range of print techniques presented by their master printer in this inspiring space rarely open to the public. Annually, Axelle prints editions with over 300 artists using both traditional and technologically innovative approaches to printmaking. Works presented by over 100 artists will be on view. Described by NY Arts Magazine as a print studio in a "beautiful Art Deco building [where] they do high-end graphics producing editions for local art stars like Inka Essenhigh and Matthew Barney." Axelle works with artist such as Sandford Biggers, David Byrne, Chuck Close, George Condo, Jim Dine, Frank Gehry, Jim Hodges, Kaws, Roy Lichtenstein, Gary Panter, Tony Oursler, Richard Serra, Kiki Smith, Swoon, and many more.

• de castellane gallery
  "violata fiorino" Exhibition

  + de castellane gallery • 539 atlantic avenue

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS

  The de Castellane Gallery presents the mixed media drawings and paintings of Violeta Fiorino Schwartz, an architect and painter. Graduating from the Pratt Institute School of Architecture in Brooklyn, NY, she has lived and worked in Madrid, New Mexico, New York, Tel-Aviv, Bern, Barcelona and Maryland, where collectors of her work are located.

  The de Castellane Gallery is inviting and unpretentious, located in the heart of Brooklyn on Atlantic Avenue near the construction of the new NETS stadium and BAM. There is an intimate main gallery in front, Hans de Castellane's painting studio, and a large private garden in back where there is an outdoor exhibition wall. The space can also be rented for private events.

• muriel Guepin gallery
  "Juxtaposed" exhibition

  + SATURDAY, June 4 11AM-7PM • SUNDAY, JUNE 5 • 12-4PM

  + MURIEL GUEPIN GALLERY • 47 Bergen street

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS

   

  Muriel Guépin Gallery is pleased to announce "Juxtaposed" a new group show featuring the artwork of Béatrice Coron and Robert Szot.

  Béatrice Coron's paper cut images tell stories inventing situations, cities and worlds which all have their own logic and patterns. These compositions include memories, associations of words, ideas, observations and thoughts that unfold in improbable juxtapositions. Coron researchs collective memories and myths, questioning the notions of identity and belonging.

  Robert Szot will present his latest paintings called BLS (roman conflict). Szot's oil paintings are wrestling with the conflict of impermanence. Szot's methodology is primarily one of problem solving. Fine details are sometimes marred or sacrificed until the final composition has reached a more dynamic and complex resolution.Thin layers of activity and line drawing peer through a more dominant foreground of broad color fields. This process provides a depth that becomes sharper in definition over time.

  Muriel Guepin Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday 11AM-7PM and Sunday 12-5PM. Admission is free.

• NU HOTEL
  "TWELve rooms with a view" exhibition

  + Nu Hotel • 85 Smith Street

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • DRINK/DINE SPECIALS

  The Nu Hotel's lobby space is filled with works by a number of artists and 12 private rooms will host independent solo shows curated by Black Umbrellas. Stop by to see the art on display and enjoy a special Artwalk cocktail offered all weekend at happy hour prices.

  A variety of mediums are shown: painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and video—and several artists represented, including: Christopher Blyth, A.J. Bocchino, Cooper Holoweski, Robert Melzmulf, Shawn Brackbill, Julie Gross, Robert Hooman, Eileen Murphy, Rhonda Tymeson, Lisa Ingram, Margaret Neill, Raphael Zollinger, Seth Kushner, Linda Lee Nicholas, Tara Fracalossi, Thomas Lail and more.

  A tour of Brooklyn reveals a wide-ranging mélange of styles. Industrial factories stand around the corner from elegant brownstones and old-fashioned wrought iron is found adjacent to modern structures. In spite of the disparate elements, the borough maintains an undeniably beautiful aesthetic. At NU Hotel, the design mirrors Brooklyn’s eclectic and artistic heritage while staying true to the tastes of the modern traveler. From the entrance to each detail found in guest rooms, the airy, light-filled space is a celebration of artistic living with all the functional necessities of a comfortable urban hotel.

  Black Umbrellas is a group of unpretentious New York City art dealers—we work with all of the best artists and galleries—we just happen to also be a pleasure to work with. Our team makes collecting art easy and enjoyable by quickly finding artwork that matches our clients individual style as well as their budget. It doesn't matter if your picking out your first painting or developing an art collection for an entire building; if you love art, we should probably be friends.

  Don't forget to join the Nu Hotel for an Artwalk closing reception on Sunday, June 5 from 5-7PM. Posh nosh and wine will be served, compliments of the Nu Hotel.

• clovers fine art gallery
  "transplanted" Exhibition

  + Clovers fine art gallery • 338 atlantic avenue

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS

  Clover's Fine Art Gallery presents Transplanted - A multi-cultural collection of captivating artworks that express the influences of the artist's journey and heritage. Participating Artists: Violeta Fiorino, Essud Fungcaps, Rául Sebazco, and Alison Wells.

  A premiere contemporary art space located on historic Atlantic Avenue in downtown Brooklyn, Clover's Fine Art Gallery is devoted to exhibiting and promoting the artworks of emerging, as well as established artists from diverse backgrounds with a particular interest in the art and artists of the Caribbean diaspora and heritage. More than an art gallery, Clover's is a multi-cultural venue that showcases a speciality cafe and gift shop. This contemporary art gallery, with its pristine elegant loft-like space, is an ideal place to host your next event.

• ARTWALK 2011 RESTAURANT "WEEKEND!"

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5

  + Various Locations

  + SPECIAL EVENTS, Night/Music, DRINK/DINE SPECIALS

  

  Local restaurants and bars offer attendees special promotions and pricing, including 10% off all menu items to "Happy Hour" pricing all weekend. Visitors present their tour map to receive special offers. Stay tuned for more details and specials.

• ARTWALK NIGHT

  + SATURDAY AND SUNDAY • JUNE 4 & 5, 6PM - Onward

  + Various Locations

  + Night/Music

  

  in collaboration with local businesses along the Avenue, ArtWalk 2011 will feature dinner, music, and more performances into the night to invite visitors to stay, dine, drink, and dance after the daytime free programs and tour.

SATURDAY ONLY:

• “12 Actions in 12 Hours”
  A performance endurance durational piece and collaboration between Genevieve White and Rafael Sanchez

  + SATURDAY, June 4 • 7am-7pm

  + begins at atlantic avenue & hicks street; ends at atlantic & 4th avenue

  + Hands On/Demos • public art

  

  In this piece, we are interested in communicating as a way of maintaining energy and exchange. We want to represent a view of strength lived from a male and female perspective acted out on the street inclusively distant yet in the same action as we travel forth the avenue. We will be with each other through distant actions. The actions themselves are conceptually driven by ideas around communication, separation, intention and meditation between human beings.

  Across each other on the same street, we will perform twelve actions and slow each one of them by repeating them for a whole hour each. As they will become more intentional, a concentrated meditative state of mind will occur. To support each other, we will incorporate these concentrate activities on the streets in interaction with the audience. The actions chosen vary and are different in spirit. Some are cerebral, others sonic, others physical and endurance based, others reflections. Some are pure endurance and interaction, others based on text and sound experimentation.

• BROOKLYN BLOCK PARTY

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 5th • 1pm - 6pm

  + NEVINS STREET BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC STREET

  + MUSIC • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • KIDS/FAMILY • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  

  A cool way to enjoy your Saturday!
  FREE!!! Rain or Shine.
  
  Live music sets with
  DJ DB
  DJ Rage Johnson
  DJ Cerock
  Ricky Ricardo
  
  Art! Art! Art!
  Live Mural Painting
  Stuck-Up Sticker Wall curated by author/DJ DB Burkeman
  Strange - live screening by Naomi Kazama (Barnstormers) for Japan relief
  Halcyon the pop-up shop - the DUMBO retailer of vinyl records, CDs, clothing, original artwork & more
  Cannonball Press - Brooklyn's Ringmasters of Monochrome Woodcut Follies
  Suckadelic - NYC's original villain custom Art Toy super genius
  The Art Hustle - boutique artist and art-based trading cards
  
  Food Trucks
  Desi Indian
  Rickshaw Dumplings
  Coolhaus Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches
  
  More Attractions to be added! Click here to sign up for ArtWalk updates

• Christian Mendoza live painting
  

  + SATURDAY, June 4 • 1-6pm

  + NEVINS STREET BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC STREET

  + Hands On/Demos • public art

  

  Featured at the Artwalk Block Party, artist Christian Mendoza brings his artistic stylings to live paintings at Artwalk 2011.

  Christian Mendoza is a New York City based artist from Nicaragua whose work draws from the experiences of his native country and the influences of New York City and Miami. Mendoza’s style bridges the modern, primitive, and organic. He draws strongly on the nature and folklore of his homeland, while interpreting the density and chaos of daily urban life.

• STRANGE SILKSCREENING

  + saturday • June 4 • 1-6PM

  + NEVINS STREET BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC STREET (BLock party)

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  STRANGE is the traveling Live screenprint group formed by Fasion designer Ryuji KAMIYAMA and Artist Naomi KAZAMA. What makes the group so special and comtemporary are not only thier modern Japanese rooted original designs on silkscreen but also the live prints making of one of just for you kind T-shirt in strange yet beautifully D.I.Y. punks colors. They have been to various events such as shop in shop event, music festivals, and just been on the street. In the event, people pick up the special organic cotton T’s body or they can also bring the body from home, choose the screen designs like DJs selects vinals, and print on the favorite spot and the color for $5 per print. STRANGE thinks It is important to be direct by showing the process of production by involving people paticipating the event and to be simple since thier performance is about the communication between people who makes happening. Strange prints on anything for making things wonderful.

  Artist profile Naomi KAZAMA - Artist is the outsider selftaught artist. In late 90’ s, He learned silkscreen printing at Shepard Fairly studio. Back in Tokyo in ‘98, started pasting around the city. His star eyed John McEnoroe poster pasted in New York was used for the scene of Spike Lee movie “25th hour” . In 2000, started the gallery called “DYEZU-EXPERIMENT!” . The place represented street artists such as OBEY, Kami, David Ellis, Faile...etc. and had done experimental group shows with them. Involved in couple of BARNSTOMERS projects such as Hive mind speaker show, 360 timelaps painting motion picture. Naomi also worked with company such as OAKLEY, STUSSY which used his designs for international market, and Monro,Vans, G-shock, United Arrows and BEAMS. He has been involved with Group shows and done solo exhibitions around world. And He loves cat. http:// experimantalwaltz.net

• Halcyon

  + saturday • June 4 • 1-6PM

  + NEVINS STREET BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC STREET (BLock party)

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  

  Halcyon the pop-up shop - the DUMBO retailer of vinyl records, CDs, clothing, original artwork & more makes a special appearance at the Artwalk Block Party.

• cannonball press

  + saturday • June 4 • 1-6PM

  + NEVINS STREET BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC STREET (BLock party)

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  

  SUCKADELIC is an Evil Arts Organization making a name for itself thru creative toy bootlegging and illicit remix records...

  Owned and operated by the mysterious SUCKLORD of CHINATOWN, Suckadelic takes nerdy obsessions to the heights of hipster cool... and to Artwalk 2011 Block Party.

• Suckadelic

  + saturday • June 4 • 1-6PM

  + NEVINS STREET BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC STREET (BLock party)

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  

  Cannonball Press - Brooklyn's Ringmasters of Monochrome Woodcut Follies - comes to the Artwalk Block Party.

  Our mission here at Cannonball is a simple recipe:

  The Cannonball Print: A down-home dish that is tasty hot or cold. For low-fat version, substitute another printing press, because these things will put meat on your bones!
  

  1 lurking artist
  1 one-eyed master-printer
  1 idea
  5 cups backwater goo
  6 spoonfuls of jumpstart and holler
  9 lbs. mess with your face
  1 bottle Tickle-My-Fancy
  6 smatterings kick-ass juice
  1 handful of Fine Art
  

  Preheat idea in Oven of Rock. Make sure color is off! Allow images to gestate and contort at will. When mysterious, funny or twisted, remove and slap on table. Add all ingredients, and beat and cut until smooth and hot. Do not add Fine Art at this point. Add master-printer, work him into a steady boil, edition. Throw Fine Art in trash.
  

  Sign and Serve

• STUCK UP STICKER WALL

  + saturday • June 4 • 1-6PM

  + NEVINS STREET BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND PACIFIC STREET (BLock party)

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  

  Stuck-Up Sticker Wall curated by author/DJ DB Burkeman - all are invited to bring their own or make a specialized sticker for Artwalk 2011 Block Party.

  STICKERS - Punk Rock to Contemporary Art is an art bookby DB Burkman and Monica LoCascio capturing sticker culture - spanning the genres of art and music - starting in 1966 with Andy Warhol's Banana sticker for the Velvet Underground and the evolution of stickers from early Californian skate culture, the punk rock pioneers, early hip hop, techno / rave culture, graffiti, sociopolitical / activism, to contemporary street & fine art.

• NYC SUMMER PLAYSTREET
  

  + SATURDAY, June 4 • 8am-8pm

  + pacific street between nevins & 3rd ave

  + kids/family

  
  

  

  The Boerum Hill Association presents NYC Summer Playstreet with games for
  kids, food vendors, etc, and more family fun around the corner from the Artwalk Block Party

• Ghetto Blaster?
  A performance piece by Ariana Hellerman

  + SATURDAY, June 4 • 1-6pm

  + along atlantic avenue

  + public art

  
  

  

  Ariana Hellerman is a third generation New Yorker. After feeling creatively-sapped by three years of full-time administrative work and a part-time Masters program, Ariana began to focus on her art. Her work is primarily conceptual and explores issues of race and class in the public sphere.  She has also begun to experiment with sculpture and mixed media. Last summer, Ariana went to a residency at the Haystack Mountain School in Deer Isle, Maine. She is currently working out of 3rd Ward in Bushwick, Brooklyn.

  Ghetto Blaster? is a performance piece and audio installation that questions perceptions (and misperceptions) about race and class in the urban landscape. Why do we often assume an individual's interests and tastes based on the clothing they wear or the color of their skin? Ghetto Blaster? forces the public as they routinely walk down the street, to stop in their tracks and ponder these ideas. Atlantic Avenue, a diverse street that crosses through different neighborhoods (some gentrified, some on the verge of gentrification), is a perfect venue for this exploration. Through its boombox imagery, Ghetto Blaster? also pays homage to the NYC of the 1980s and early 90s.  

• Doing Art Together
  Sneak preview of the cre8tive YouTH*ink / Sofia Maldonado mural
  ALL DAY BBQ • DJ SETS
  

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4TH • 1-6PM

  + Ray Smith Studio • 261 bond Street

  + KIDS/FAMILY • MUSIC • PUBLIC ART

  Ray Smith Studio offers a sneak preview of the Cre8tive YouTH*ink / Sofia Maldonado mural at 192 Third Street and exhibition of new work by adolescents from juvenile detention centers from Doing Art Together.

  Don't miss the all-day BBQ and DJ set playing from 4-6PM.

  Cre8tive YouTH*ink is a creative arts youth development organization that aims to reduce the negative effects of social inequity, by engaging inner-city youth in the creative arts and martial arts, sports, recreation, education and community service clubs.

  Sofia Maldonado’s paintings, drawings, murals, installations, and painted objects are informed by an urban sensibility that draws inspiration from aspects of street and youth culture, fashion and commercial design, public art, abstraction and pop art, identity politics, and post-feminist art practice.

  Doing Art Together (DAT) is a non-profit arts education organization that provides hands-on programs to under-served audiences. DAT's programs build skills that enhance the ability to learn and are easily transferred from the classroom to life.

• CHILDREN'S ART WORKSHOP WITH STEVEN AND WILLIAM LADD

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4TH • 1-3PM

  + The invisible dog • 51 bergen street

  + KIDS/FAMILY • Hands on/demo

  Artists and brothers Steven and William Ladd host a creative kids art workshop at The Invisible Dog, featuring hands-on art activities and an all-ages introduction to the art of Steven and William.

  Surrounding themselves with people and places they love has always been important to Steven and William Ladd. Their initial encounter with The Invisible Dog was love at first sight. The space brought back childhood fantasies of exploring caves, old buildings, and nature. Buckets and barrels filled with trinkets and trimmings left behind from a defunct belt factory lined the floors. Lucien Zayan, envisioning the spirit of the future art space, commissioned them to utilize these materials and create a chandelier for the ground floor gallery. This commission blossomed into a friendship and opened the doors to a professional collaboration – from curating The Invisible Store to curating their first art show.

• ALEX RACINE ARTIST RECEPTION

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4TH • 3-6PM

  + 396 dean street

  + RECEPTIONS • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS

  Please join sculptor Alex Racine at 396 Dean Street for a viewing of his work and a reception in the building built by his father, Jacques Racine.

  Alex's sculptures are built into the fascade of the building itself and will also be displayed inside the house.

• gumbo
  READING AND BOOK SIGNING

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4• 3:30PM

  + 493 Atlantic Avenue

  + Kids/Family

  

  Gumbo hosts a special reading and book signing with children's book illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg.

  Gumbo boasts an eclectic blend of clothing, toys, and gift items for children and adults too. The store also hosts a multitude of classes, including music, African dance, crafts, infant CPR and safety, and nutrition, as well as a new moms' group.

  Melanie hope Greenberg is an award winning illustrator and author of children's picture books. Her art is published internationally. She is the author of Mermaids on Parade, Supermarket, Good Morning Digger, and other children's literature.

• gumbo
  ARTIST RECEPTION

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4• 5-7PM

  + 493 Atlantic Avenue

  + Artist RECEPTIONS

  

  Join Gumbo for a reception hosting artists:
  Linda Buongermino
  Lynn Goodman
  Barbara Habenstreit
  Ibou Ndoye
  Karen Zebulon
  Haitian Ceremonial Banners

  Gumbo boasts an eclectic blend of clothing, toys, and gift items for children and adults too. The store also hosts a multitude of classes, including music, African dance, crafts, infant CPR and safety, and nutrition, as well as a new moms' group.

• HEIGHTS CHATEAU
  RECEPTION & WINE TASTING

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4 •4-7PM

  + 123 Atlantic Avenue

  + RECEPTIONS

  

  Heights Chateau celebrates 25 years of fine wines. Stop in for a wine tasting and reception and to see Artwalk artist Tara Mathison.

• DANCEWAVE
  modern dance performance

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4• 5:30PM

  + 62 park place

  + KIDS/Family

  

  Dancewave holds a modern dance performance featuring works by Andrea Miller/Gallim Dance, Adam Scher, and Dedrick Anthony. Please do not arrive prior to 5:30PM.

  Dancewave transforms the lives of New York City youth through unique exposure to world-class, pre-professional performing arts training. Dancewave's ongoing objective is to provide a larger constituency of youth and vulnerable populations throughout NYC opportunities to benefit from learning and creating dance.

• STERLING PLACE
  ARTIST RECEPTION

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 4• 6-8PM

  + 363 Atlantic Avenue

  + Artist RECEPTIONS

  

  Join Sterling Place for a wine and cheese artist reception on the Avenue. Come out and meet figurative artists Sharon Sprung and Sun Shim.

  Sterling Place is an Atlantic Avenue boutique whose buyers search the world for items that inspire and delight. And only those of the finest quality — objects with heirloom potential — make it into the collection. From this trove, find that special gift that expresses your sentiments effortlessly.

• MICRO MUSEUM
  "ABOVE AND BEYOND" EXHIBITION • SOAPBOX STAGE PERFORMANCE

  + SATURDAY • JUNE 5TH • 12-8PM

  + 123 Smith Street

  + MUSIC • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS

  

  Above and Beyond by Kathleen and William Laziza, founders of the Micro Museum, features never-before-seen works, including touch sensitive sculptures, drawings, wearable art pieces, small assemblages, photographs, performance art works, paintings, videos and free-wheeling style.

  The exhibit will be open to the ArtWalk public on Saturday from 12-8PM; there is a $2 entry fee.

  From 6-8PM Micro Museum will host multi-instrumentalist Fredrix and guitarist John LaMacchia of Candiria on the brand new soapbox stage now in the window of 123 Smith Street.

SUNDAY ONLY:

• ARTSY FUN FOR ALL AGES
  BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK • Pier 6

  + SUNDAY • JUNE 5TH • 1-4PM

  + BROOLYN BRIDGE PARK | PIER 6

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS• SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  Enjoy music, arts and family programming at the newly opened Brooklyn Bridge Park - With a major entrance fronting Atlantic Avenue, Pier 6 features a destination playground with water play, swings, slides and other innovative play equipment beautifully integrated with the park landscape and provides views of lower Manhattan and the New York Harbor.

  Families and friends of all ages are invited to come participate in sing-a-longs, storytelling, art projects, and more al fresco fun.

  Family Fun Art Activities
  1 - 4 p.m. Sticker Camp
  1 - 4 p.m. Facepainting by Mini Max
  1 - 4 p.m. On-site live portraits by Acorn's Sheena Hisiro
  1 - 2 p.m. Moxie Spot Art: Paper Flowers & Group Project
  2 - 3 p.m. Private Picassos Recycled Art Activity
  and more!

  Snacks & concessions provided by
  Blue Marble Ice Cream
  Brooklyn Bridge Wine Bar
  Calexico Carne Asada
  Ditch Plains Drop-In
  Milk Truck
  Bark Hot Dogs
  Uncle Louie G's
  
  And don't forget Pier 6's fantastic playground, including
  Swing Valley
  Slide Mountain
  Water Lab
  

  DIRECTIONS TO PIER 6
  Just a short walk from ArtWalk tour route - to visit Brooklyn Bridge Park, walk 1 block west of Hicks Street - under BQE.
  R to Court Street, F to Bergen, or 2/3/4/5 to Borough Hall; B63 or B61 bus; Governor's Island Ferry
  
  More Attractions to be added! Click here to sign up for ArtWalk updates

• TSURU PROJECT

  + Sunday • June 4 • 1-5PM

  + 66 Boerum place & atlantic Avenue

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  Come and join us on Sunday to make origami cranes to support Japan’s cultural recovery. The Tsuru Project is made up of New York based Japanese artists with a mission of supporting Japan in its recovery, and from across the vast ocean, we are sending a message of hope and courage. 

  Since the earthquake, the Tsuru project has held interactive workshops every month with the children of New York to make origami cranes together.  The Tsuru Project is a place where both children and adults meet and connect, and the partnership between Japan and New York is cultivated.  By raising awareness and connecting people here in New York, we are sending love and hope to the people affected by the crisis and supporting Japan’s cultural recovery.

  Contact: tsuruprojectny@gmail.com

• STRANGE SILKSCREENING

  + Sunday • June 4 • 1-5PM

  + 66 Boerum place & atlantic Avenue

  + KIDS/FAMILY • PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  STRANGE is the traveling Live screenprint group formed by Fasion designer Ryuji KAMIYAMA and Artist Naomi KAZAMA. What makes the group so special and comtemporary are not only thier modern Japanese rooted original designs on silkscreen but also the live prints making of one of just for you kind T-shirt in strange yet beautifully D.I.Y. punks colors. They have been to various events such as shop in shop event, music festivals, and just been on the street. In the event, people pick up the special organic cotton T’s body or they can also bring the body from home, choose the screen designs like DJs selects vinals, and print on the favorite spot and the color for $5 per print. STRANGE thinks It is important to be direct by showing the process of production by involving people paticipating the event and to be simple since thier performance is about the communication between people who makes happening. Strange prints on anything for making things wonderful.

  Artist profile Naomi KAZAMA - Artist is the outsider selftaught artist. In late 90’ s, He learned silkscreen printing at Shepard Fairly studio. Back in Tokyo in ‘98, started pasting around the city. His star eyed John McEnoroe poster pasted in New York was used for the scene of Spike Lee movie “25th hour” . In 2000, started the gallery called “DYEZU-EXPERIMENT!” . The place represented street artists such as OBEY, Kami, David Ellis, Faile...etc. and had done experimental group shows with them. Involved in couple of BARNSTOMERS projects such as Hive mind speaker show, 360 timelaps painting motion picture. Naomi also worked with company such as OAKLEY, STUSSY which used his designs for international market, and Monro,Vans, G-shock, United Arrows and BEAMS. He has been involved with Group shows and done solo exhibitions around world. And He loves cat. http:// experimantalwaltz.net

• OLD NAVY QUICK CHANGE MOBile

  + Sunday • June 4 • 1-5PM

  + 66 boerum place at atlantic avenue

  + SPECIAL EVENTS • KIDS/FAMILY • HANDS ON/DEMOS

  In celebration of Old Navy’s newly remodeled stores, the retailer is sending a Quick Change-mobile across the country to offer free style advice and accessories! This happy event will take place at the Atlantic Avenue ArtWalk on June 5 from 1-5 p.m.

  Be on the lookout for teams of Old Navy “Happy-vangelists” who will be inviting people to get some quick styling tips using Old Navy belts, scarves, hats and jewelry. As a bonus, “Quick Change” participants will receive a new accessory and be rewarded with a coupon for 20% off a $50 purchase.

• ArtWalk 2011 CLOSING RECEPTION at the nu hotel

  + Sunday • June 4 • 5-7PM

  + Nu Hotel • 85 Smith Street

  + PUBLIC ART/EXHIBITS • SPECIAL EVENTS • RECEPTIONS • NIGHT/MUSIC • DRINK/DINE SPECIALS •

  The Nu Hotel invites ArtWalkers to stop by the hotel lobby for a glimpse at the original art in the space at the ArtWalk closing reception on Sunday, 5-7PM. Hobnob with neighbors from Brooklyn and beyond, art afficionados, and network with artists and creators. Posh nosh and wine will be provided by the Nu Hotel.

  The hotels’ lobby space is filled with works by a number of artists and 12 private rooms will host independent solo shows. A variety of mediums will be shown: painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and video—and several artists represented, including: Christopher Blyth, A.J. Bocchino, Cooper Holoweski, Robert Melzmulf, Shawn Brackbill, Julie Gross, Robert Hooman, Eileen Murphy, Rhonda Tymeson, Lisa Ingram, Margaret Neill, Raphael Zollinger, Seth Kushner, Linda Lee Nicholas, Tara Fracalossi, Thomas Lail and more.

  A tour of Brooklyn reveals a wide-ranging mélange of styles. Industrial factories stand around the corner from elegant brownstones and old-fashioned wrought iron is found adjacent to modern structures. In spite of the disparate elements, the borough maintains an undeniably beautiful aesthetic. At NU Hotel, the design mirrors Brooklyn’s eclectic and artistic heritage while staying true to the tastes of the modern traveler. From the entrance to each detail found in guest rooms, the airy, light-filled space is a celebration of artistic living with all the functional necessities of a comfortable urban hotel.

  Black Umbrellas is a group of unpretentious New York City art dealers—we work with all of the best artists and galleries—we just happen to also be a pleasure to work with. Our team makes collecting art easy and enjoyable by quickly finding artwork that matches our clients individual style as well as their budget. It doesn't matter if your picking out your first painting or developing an art collection for an entire building; if you love art, we should probably be friends.

• Sounding Paradise at Proteus Gowanus Gallery

  + SUNDAY • JUNE 5TH • 6:30pm

  + Proteus Gowanus • 543 Union Street

  + MUSIC
  

   

  Proteus Gowanus will host a participatory sonic installation for voices conceived and facilitated by Andrea Goodman. Beginning inside the gallery with a sound workshop to open our voices and find the specific sounds of the elements of Paradise, Sounding Paradise will culminate in a sound installation in the courtyard at dusk, the time of transformations, where we become singing stars and the walls of the city buildings will reflect the vibrations of Paradise.

  Proteus Gowanus is an interdisciplinary gallery and reading room housed in a former 1900 box factory. Exhibits of art, artifacts and books organized around a yearlong theme are exhibited in The Proteus Room, our central gallery space.This year our theme is Paradise. In adjacent spaces, eight additional projects-in-residence have grown out of our thematic exhibitions and partnerships. Like Proteus, the Greek sea god who could change form, Proteus Gowanus is an ever-changing organism. It is located at the edge of the Gowanus Canal, a similarly evolving post-industrial waterfront area with a thriving artistic community and a history dating to the Revolutionary War and before.

ARTWALK 2011 RESTAURANT "WEEKEND!"

ARTWALK SPECIALS & PROMOTIONS:

Present your ArtWalk Tour Map to receive special pricing.

Food & Fun

• LOCAL BUSINESS PROMOTIONS

  ArtWalkers in town for the weekend or locals looking for a tranquil staycation can take advantage of a special ArtWalk10 weekend promotion: Use code ILNUB for rates starting at $179 at Nu Hotel (www.nuhotelbrooklyn) featuring exquisite amenities and modern loft-inspired accommodations. Centrally located at the heart of the ArtWalk tour and conveniently located to lower Manhattan and all of Brooklyn. All weekend, local businesses will offer special promotions to ArtWalk visitors - see separate flyers for full listing of in-store special events, promotions, and offers for visitors presenting their tour map.

• silhouette artist

  + Saturday AND Sunday, June 4 & 5

  + Burton wells, 372 Atlantic Avenue

  A silhouette artist will be at Burton Wells all weekend. Visit the beautiful studio and enjoy this special offer for kids offered throughout ArtWalk.

• 20% off at evolution day spa

  + Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2

  + Evolution Salon & Day Spa, 442 Atlantic Avenue

  All first time clients get 20% off Wednesday & Thursday. Mani/Pedi $28.50

• 20% off entire Mini Max toys & cuts

  + Saturday & Sunday, June 4-5
  + Mini max toys & cuts, 152 Atlantic Avenue

  Stop by Mini Max Toys and Cuts and discover a full line of arts and crafts, toys, games, and more. Receive 20% off your entire purchase during ArtWalk weekend.