Instant art spotted in the park this afternoon. A vital collaboration between fast food merchant and absent-minded customer - literally the Gilbert and George of their day (if Gilbert and George didn’t already exist). . . #abstractart #foundart #accidentalart #london #park #afternoonwalk #artspotting #londonparks #gilbertandgeorge #literally https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmrop76obIq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Tomorrow is the install of Greater Columbus Arts Council ArtSpot. My collabo with @whalinrobjones is called 3 degrees Celsius about the effects of global warming on our avian friends.
The Brooklyn Art Festival has finally arrived! This three-day festival is located in the heart of Brooklyn, and aims to bring the community together through a multi-day offering of live music, artistic demonstrations, creative cuisine, and, of course, a sheer love of art. Volunteer-run, guests of all ages are welcome to join in this celebration of culture, creativity, and community. Admission to the event is free, though amenities including food, drinks, and marketplace offerings will be available for purchase.
Street closures will be in place for the event; there is no public parking, but there will be a designated address for rideshare pick-up and drop-off. Walking, biking, and public transportation is highly encouraged!
DAYTIME FESTIVITIES (11AM - 6PM)
CHALK WALK — Stand and watch as professional chalk artists create jaw-dropping displays only utilizing chalk, or join in on the fun and create your own chalk masterpieces! All ages welcome.
COMMUNITY MURAL — Leave your mark on a massive paint-by-number interactive mural! Grab a small tin of paint, a paintbrush, and a number, and do your best to stay in the lines. The end result (a beautiful abstract design of the Brooklyn Bridge, as designed by a local Brooklyn-born artist) won’t become evident until the end of the festival, so be sure to stop by on the last night to see what you’ve helped create!
KIDSFEST (11AM-3PM) — Engage in all things fun at the kid-friendly kidsfest! Dance parties, inflatables, face painting, fairy hairstyling, elaborate puppet shows, and creative activities such as slime, tie-dye, ceramic painting, and puppet-making stations will be available. Though kid-aimed, all ages are welcome to engage in the fun!
SKETCH 101 — You don’t need to be an expert to create a work of art, and the Sketch 101 sessions are here to prove that to you! Novices and professionals alike are all invited to sit and sketch as professional artists walk the audience through step-by-step instructions on how to draw beloved animated characters! Time slots: 12pm (Snoopy); 2pm (Mickey Mouse); 4pm (Shrek).
ARTIST MARKET — Give back to the community by visiting the artist market! Featuring over 130 art vendors, there’s sure to be something there for everyone! Paintings, jewelry, ceramics, metalwork, glasswork, photographs, sculptures, watercolor, 2D and 3D art, fiber, prints, and much more will be available for purchase!
COLORFUL CUISINE — During the day, make sure to visit one of the many food trucks and vendors available throughout the festival! Along with their typical menus, each vendor features at least one specialty treat in honor of the festival. From art palette cookies to minimalist trifles to deconstructed sandwiches, the food is sure to be a treat for the eyes and mouth!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT — Small stages have been assembled for the express purpose of demonstrating the amazing collection of performance art styles enjoyed by the borough! Take a picture of the schedule, and make sure to stop by each stage to experience a collection of entertainment ranging from rock bands, theatrical groups, opera singers, and more!
COME ALIVE AT NIGHT (6PM-10PM)
GALLERY WALK — The vibrant Brooklyn art scene is shown in all its glory at the nightly gallery walk. Grab a map and take a stroll through the borough, visiting designated ArtSpots: art exhibits hosted at local galleries, retailers, and restaurants. Enjoy light refreshments, striking artwork, and good ambiance.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT — The tempo slows down and the music continues through the night! A small selection of MusicSpots are also available, conveniently along the streets as patrons make their way through the Gallery Walk. Providing the perfect ambiance to the artist experience, be sure to stop and enjoy the music as you stroll from gallery to gallery!
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE — Art students across Brooklyn have submitted some of their best work to the Brooklyn Art Festival’s Student Showcase! On display at the Haze Gallery (a featured ArtSpot) guests are invited to observe the art and submit a vote on which one piece of art impacted them the most. The artist who created the piece with the most votes at the end of the festival will be granted a small $2K scholarship to help support their artistic endeavors.
BUBBLY BOOZE — The festival becomes an open container entertainment zone at night, and guests 21 and older are invited to taste an array of bubbly specialty booze made special for the festival! Each ArtSpot will have a specialty cocktail available, while a small selection of the daytime’s food vendors will return for the night’s light installation (along with a newly available nighttime cocktail).
LIGHTS UP PERFORMANCE (9:30PM) — End your night with a synchronized light and music performance at Prospect Park! Light installations have been created and installed in the park, programmed to a musical arrangement that professional dancers have choreographed a routine to. Grab some food and something to drink, sit back, and watch as light, music, and dance all combine in dazzling collaboration!
OOC DETAILS BELOW!
OOC DETAILS.
IC Timeline: Canonically, the art festival occurs over the weekend, from May 10th — May 12th.
OOC Timeline: Members will have between May 10th through May 17th to post their initial starters for the festival. After 5/17, no new starters are permitted, but members are free to continue their ongoing event threads until their natural conclusion. An announcement will be made on both days when the event has started and ended.
Involvement: The Brooklyn Art Festival is organized by a nonprofit and run almost entirely by volunteers. All artists involved — asked to lead a Sketch 101 class, performing on a stage, featured in an exhibit, etc. — do so either voluntarily, or only for a small sum of money despite their professional status. As such, characters are welcome to both be guests of the event, or volunteers manning a booth, performing on a stage, hosting or featured in a gallery, or anything in between!
Threads: Members are highly encouraged to engage in any art festival related threads during this time, and are free to continue non-event threads as well! Just please be sure to tag all event threads as bhqevent002 for differentiation purposes.
If you have any other questions about the event, please do not hesitate to reach out to the main!
Gallery Walk at the Brooklyn Art Festival | Closed starter | @fvckedfates
With her map in hand, Karmen made her way through the streets of Brooklyn visiting the designated ArtSpots along her walk. She sipped her drink as she took in the sights. Karmen loved the art festival and made sure to visit it every year. It inspired her to be more creative. She stopped in front of a display at one of the local restaurants. It was a sculpture of an elephant made out of recycled materials. "Wow," she mused. "I wonder how long it took them to put this together."
Új közösségi irodával gazdagodik a főváros. A központi elhelyezkedésű Westend első emeletén nyílik újra a Workplace&ArtSpot. A kávézóval kiegészülő helyszínnek két funkciója lesz, a nyugodt munkakörülmények mellett teret kíván adni fiatal magyar művészeknek is, hogy bemutathassák alkotásaikat. Az inspiráló és technikailag is jól felszerelt irodát a Westend applikációból letölthető kuponokkal…
Frank White, Biggie Smalls, B.I.G...Still the best to ever do it! 21 years later - 3.9.1997 . . . . . . #Brooklyn #hiphop #goldenera #NYC #NotoriousBIG #streetart #artspotting #mural (at Brooklyn, New York)
A little walk around Townsville yesterday art-spotting #townsville #artspotting #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1Jn48DV_P/?igshid=1an6d2fz4xg3z
Watch "Why you shouldn't leave the arts." on YouTube
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If you are a person who values art (which lets be honest, you are) you Need to watch this video. I've seen it so many times and everytime i find myself in tears over how important all of it is and how uniquely and devotedly human and ever present it is.