Brooklyn Artists
Gym’s Winter Salon show “Home” is January 29th 2010. BAG artists and
Room 58 Writers answer the question “Where and what is home to you?” “Home”
includes readings and artwork that reflect home as a place or time (specific or
shifting), as a reflection of identity, as isolating, affirming, familiar, or
forgotten. Our Salons thrive on audience participation so join us for a hot
toddy, to warm you up and get you talking.
Friday, January 29th
7-10pm
Exhibit will remain
in the gallery until February 11th.
Curated by
Marguerite Leslie
Valentine's Day event: BAGGAGE Claim
Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with the Brooklyn Artists Gym (BAG).
The first installment of our swap meet series, “BAGGAGE Claim” will focus on
theme of romantic commerce. The
event will take place from 6-8pm at 168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY
11215.
On Saturday, February 13th BAG will lend its 1,400 square foot gallery
and event space to a joint exhibition and exchange of goods. Help us
build a temporary museum with the evidence of love gone by. Bring your
souvenirs; mix tapes, hoodies, love letters, crappy jewelry and all those gifts
he/she bought you that proved he/she never really knew you. Exchange the relics
of relationships past, gain some closure and walk away emancipated. Although
this swap meet is themed, everyone is welcome. Whether you’ve already moved on
or aren’t quite ready, bring something to swap!
(PLEASE NOTE: HALF OF ALL PROCEEDS OF THIS EVENT WILL GO TO DOCTORS
WITHOUT BORDERS EFFORT IN HAITI.)
Additionally, BAGGAGE Claim will feature the culinary handiwork of
Goodie BAG Baking. Delicious treats will be on sale to satiate your discerning
palette.
GALLERY SHOW: Me and You and You and Me
Coinciding with the swap meet and bake sale will be the opening of “Me
and You and You and Me” a group show featuring the work of Rylee Eterginoso andfeistberger.
Rylee Eterginoso will exhibit her ongoing conceptual and participatory
work “The Breakup Project.” The artist asks participants to examine the relationships
they have with other people, objects, habits, etc., which are ultimately toxic
and then, in an act of catharsis to break up with them via letter. Selected
submissions will be on view as well as a letter writing station.
feistberger presents “U|S”
- the story of a relationship told through material evidence. Erica Freyberger
and Patrick Feist archive the evidence of their unfinished relationship,
resulting in an installation of hundreds of scraps, keepsakes and souvenirs. “U|S”
exists as a time capsule to a come-and-go romance that can only be described as
complicated.
Love comes at a premium, this event is $3 at the
door, and donations are also welcome!
BAG GALLERY
Through January 25 we have a terrific show of BAG Community artists selling their art. We have over 100 pieces ranging in price from $10 to about $300. Most of the work is selling for under $100.
The gallery is open from 12-5 every day except Sunday.
OPEN FIGURE DRAWING PLUS LONG POSES
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR NEW LOW PRICES!
Our space is comfortable, and the models are great. Every Monday, 6:30-
9:30 pm and Saturday from 12:00-3:00pm. The cost of attendance is $10
for non-members. You can get a five-session card for only $8 per
session. PLEASE NOTE: WE HAVE MOVED FIGURE DRAWING FROM WEDNESDAY TO MONDAY.
CALENDAR
Special events and figure drawing sessions (open to everyone). Calendar is updated weekly, so check back often.
GIFTS FOR FRIENDS OR SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF.
We now have BAG shirts, artist's aprons, and bags (BAG
bag!). Come pick something up.
Please stay in touch with BAG!
Check out our MySpace and get updates on future events at BAG.
You can also get event updates by becoming a fan of Brooklyn Artists Gym on Facebook.
and exchange of goods. Help us
build a temporary museum with the evidence of love gone by. Bring your
souvenirs; mix tapes, hoodies, love letters, crappy jewelry and all those gifts
he/she bought you that proved he/she never really knew you. Exchange the relics
of relationships past, gain some closure and walk away emancipated. Although
this swap meet is themed, everyone is welcome. Whether you’ve already moved on
or aren’t quite ready, bring something to swap!
