Galleries with new exhibitions opening:

Camel Art Space 722 Metropolitan Ave.

First Truth, curated by Sara Hubbs and Sara Jones. Artists: Gina Beavers, Megan Hays, Sara Hubbs, Janelle Iglesias, Sara Jones, Siobhan McBride, Danielle Mysiliwiec February 10th – March 11th, 2012 
Yuka Otani, a new installation inspired by “Hojoki”, an essay by Chomei Kamono: a Japanese 13th century poet who expresses the sense of mujokan (impermanence) during the medieval age of wars and disasters. February 10th – March 11th, 2012 

Opening: 6-9

Like the Spice Gallery 224 Roebling St

Sutured, a mixed-media exhibition featuring the work of Adam Parker Smith, Jude Broughan, Joseph Heidecker, Richard Saja, Robert Raphael, Vadis Turner, and Zoe Sheehan Saldana, opens at Like the Spice Gallery on February 10th, 2012. 
Opening: 6:30-9

PARKERS BOX 193 Grand St.

WNTRSLN2, Gallery artists. February 10 – February 26.
Opening: 6-9

Storefront Bushwick16 Wilson Avenue

Martin Bromirski, Rachel LaBine, and Elizabeth Riley

Open until 10pm

Galleries that will be open until 9pm with continuing exhibitions:

ART101 101 Grand St.

Expanding the Landscape, work by Alexandra Limpert and Patrick Whalen.

Causey Contemporary, 92 Wythe Avenue

Volumes, Group Exhibition of Artist Editions. Featured Artists: Carri Skoczek, Melissa Murray, Norman Mooney, Alexis Portilla, Michel Demanche, Gerald Mocarsky, Chuck Kelton, Shelton Walsmith, Nina Carelli, & Kathy Goodell.

FIGUREWORKS 168 North 6th St.
Ellen Emmet Rand / Ellen Emmet Randtwo-person exhibition by Ellen Emmet Rand and Ellen Emmet Rand, grandmother and granddaughter. The work in this show will combine Ellen Emmet Rands portrait paintings and drawings from the turn of the century with Ellen Emmet Rand’s new abstract collage paintings, which have been inspired from and created directly over a series of her earlier figurative paintings done in the 1990s.

Front Room Gallery 147 Roebling St

In-Habitat, an exhibition of new works by: Julia Whitney Barnes, Gregory Curry, Lisa DiLillo, and Kim Holleman. In the exhibition “In-Habitat” each artist takes a unique perspective of the concept of habitat, and what it is to inhabit this world. 

Sound Performance curated by Jeremy Slater featuring: Ian Epps, Gregory Reynolds, Maria Papadomanolaki and Jeremy Slater, Rothwell

 Pierogi 177 North 9th St.
Dawn Clements, with sculptures by Marc Leuthold.

Sideshow Gallery319Bedford Ave

Mic Check, The Human Mic,Group show, featuring works by hundreds of artists, ranging from well known mid-career artists to emerging artists.

THE JOURNAL GALLERY 168 North 1st St

Special Blend, Curated by Chris Martin

VENTANA244 244 North 6th St

Andrew Huston, selects multi-media works by Michelle Ceja, Matthew Eiraldi, George Hoffman, Sherrie Levine, Gerhard Mantz, and Mike Zahn. January 13-February 10, 2012 

Hopefully by now you have all recovered from your New Years Eve debauchery and are ready for a phenomenal 2012 art viewing experience.Well, since winter has finally made it to Brooklyn we once again advise you to bundle up, print out your trusty Every 2:ND Friday map, and guide yourself through the Williamsburg gallery scene. Please read the below listings carefully because some of our regular Every 2:ND galleries are hibernating for January and will not be open.

Galleries with openings on 1/13/12 Every 2:ND:

ART101 101 Grand St.

Expanding the Landscape,work by Alexandra Limpert and Patrick Whalen
Opening: 6-9.
FIGUREWORKS 168 North 6th St.
Ellen Emmet Rand / Ellen Emmet Randtwo-person exhibition by Ellen Emmet Rand and Ellen Emmet Rand, grandmother and granddaughter. The work in this show will combine Ellen Emmet Rands portrait paintings and drawings from the turn of the century with Ellen Emmet Rand’s new abstract collage paintings, which have been inspired from and created directly over a series of her earlier figurative paintings done in the 1990s. Jan 13 – March 4.
Opening: 6-9.
VENTANA244, 244 North 6th St

Andrew Huston, selects multi-media works by Michelle Ceja, Matthew Eiraldi, George Hoffman, Sherrie Levine, Gerhard Mantz, and Mike Zahn. January 13-February 10, 2012
Opening: Friday January 13, 6-9.
PARKERS BOX, 193 Grand St.

Kenn Bass and Mike Rogers, A new video work by the Brooklyn artist, Kenn Bass along with drawings by Los Angeles based Mike Rogers. Exhibition January 13 to February 5.
Opening: 6-9.

THE JOURNAL GALLERY, 168 North 1st St

Special Blend, Curated by Chris Martin Jan 13 -Feb 12 2012
Opening:6-9.

Galleries that will be open until 9pm with continuing exhibitions:

 Black & White Gallery/Project Space, 483 Driggs Ave.

F***ED UP IN MINNEAPOLIS, Robert Whitman, Polaroids of the artist and his friends partying in the early 80s. December 9, 2011 – January 14, 2012

Cotton Candy Machine, 235 S 1st St

Holiday Group show and prints. New Prints from Travis Louie Art, Esao Andrews, Jeremy Hush, Paul Pope and Tara McPherson.

 Camel Art Space, 722 Metropolitan Ave.
Narrative Ability, Curated by Carl Gunhouse, featuring works by: Linda Gallagher, Joe Lawton, Ted Partin, Amber Hawk Swanson, Ryan Syrell. Also, new works by Matthew Mahler and Andrew Zarou in the project space. Both shows run from January 6th Through 29th.
Opening: Friday January 06, 6-9.

Causey Contemporary, 92 Wythe Avenue

Stewards, Zane York. December 16-January 22.
War Paint, Gerald Mocarsky December 16-January 22.

Front Room Gallery, 147 Roebling St

Like the Spice Gallery, 224 Roebling St

Winter group exhibition: Featuring all new work created in 2011 by, Chino Amobi, Jason Bryant,Treasure Frey, Joseph Heidecker, Brian LaRossa, Eric LoPresti, Jenny Morgan, Reuben Negron, Nicki Stager, Allie Rex, Matt Stone, and Jason Yarmosky.

January 13th – February 8th, 2012.

Opening 6-9pm for Williamsburg Every Second Friday.

 Pierogi, 177 North 9th St.

Dawn Clements, with sculptures by Marc Leuthold, 6 January – 12 February.

Skink Ink Editions, 177 North 10th Street, Room G

‘Flatlands’, Ross Racine & Lekan Jeyifous. Visions of the manmade landscape from two artists that each emulate the creation of artificial cityscapes, suburban & utopic environments. Original works made on the computer and rendered as digital prints. December 9th- January 22nd.

Tonight Friday, December 9th, please join us for our monthly gallery crawl!

Print out the map above and put your mittens on to take a self guided tour through these gallery’s current shows during extended hours from 6 to 9pm:

ART 101: 101 Grand St.

Camel Art Space: 722 Metropolitan Ave.

Like The Spice: 224 Roebling St.

The Cotton Candy Machine: 235 South 1st St.

The Journal: 168 North 1st St.

PIEROGI: 177 N. 9th St.

Ventana244: 244 N. 6th

Willamsburg Art & Historical Center: 135 Broadway

Black and White Gallery/Project Space: 483 Driggs Ave.

Front Room Gallery: 147 Roebling St.

Skink Ink Editions: 177 North 10th St., Room G

Williamsburg Every 2:ND Friday 11/11/11

NEW EXHIBITS OPEN IN WILLIAMSBURG FOR NOVEMBER’S EVERY SECOND FRIDAY GALLERY CRAWL SPONSORED BY AT&T

New shows at Devotion Gallery, Pierogi, and Cotton Candy Machine join exhibits at perennial favorites Like the Spice Gallery, Causey Contemporary and many others for November’s Williamsburg Every 2:nd Friday gallery crawl on Friday, November 11, from 6–9 p.m., presented by AT&T. Seasoned and budding collectors, artists, gallerists, community members and tourists alike join galleries for opening receptions, artist discussions, performances and refreshments.

A guided tour of the neighborhood galleries will be led by Stephan Fowlkes, Arts Editor, The New YorkOptimist, and will leave from Like the Spice (224 Roebling St.) at 7 p.m. During the gallery crawl. Williamsburg Every 2:nd and AT&T will continue the “Learn to Collect” project, which invites attendees to create their own “collections” by photographing artwork with their smartphones and uploading the pictures to the Williamsburg Every 2:nd Facebook page. The individual whose collection comprises the greatest amount of artwork from the most galleries will be awarded a smartphone.

Maps of the art walk will be distributed at participating galleries, local businesses and the Bedford and Union Square L stations.

Participating galleries: (Galleries with openings in pink)

· ART 101: 101 Grand St.

www.art101brooklyn.com

· Black & White Gallery / Project Space: 483 Driggs Ave.

www.blackandwhitegallery.com

· Cotton Candy Machine: 235 South 1st Street.

www.thecottoncandymachine.com

· Camel Art Space: 722 Metropolitan Ave.

www.camelartspace.com

· Causey Contemporary: 92 Wythe Ave.

www.causeycontemporary.com

· Devotion Gallery: 54 Maujer St .

www.areyoudevoted.com

· Figureworks: 168 N. 6th St.

www.figureworks.com

· Front Room: 147 Roebling St. (Performance)

www.frontroom.org

· The Gallery at Skink Ink Editions: 177 N. 10th St.

www.skink-ink.com

· Like the Spice Gallery: 224 Roebling St. (Tour leaves at 7pm)

www.likethespice.com 

 · Parker’s Box: 193 Grand St.

www.parkersbox.com

· Pierogi: 177 N. 9th St.

www.pierogi2000.com

· Sideshow: 319 Bedford Ave.

www.sideshowgallery.com

· Ventana 244: 244 N. 6th St. (Performance)

www.ventana244.org

· WAH: 135 Broadway. (Performance)

www.wahcenter.net

Every2nd Map October 14th, 2011

Want to keep tabs on your friends this Williamsburg Every 2:ND?—Whose gallery are they in? Which shows are hot? What drinks are cool? This month, the Williamsburg Every 2:ND and AT&T ‘Learn to Collect’ project is enhanced as they join forces with WAGMAG and Pernod Absinthe. Together, they’re launching the latest addition to the Williamsburg gallery circuit—The Art & Absinthe Guide to Brooklyn. This must-get mobile app for iPhone and Android, featuring WAGMAG’S gallery listings as well as the nabe’s best bars. And it connects (and directs) users with nifty GPS, Foursquare, Facebook and Twitter integration. Best of all, it’s free! Get it HERE.

Changing Leaves and Changing Art:  

NEW EXHIBITS OPEN IN WILLIAMSBURG FOR OCTOBER’S

EVERY SECOND FRIDAY GALLERY CRAWL SPONSORED BY AT&T

New shows at the Williamsburg Art and Historic Center and The Gallery at Skink Ink Editions join exhibits at perennial favorites Like the Spice Gallery, Causey Contemporary and many others for the Williamsburg Every 2:ND Friday gallery crawl on Friday, October 14, from 6–9 p.m.

This after-hours event, where seasoned and budding collectors, artists, gallerists, community members and tourists alike join galleries for opening receptions, artist discussions, performances and refreshments, will be sponsored by AT&T.

The Williamsburg Art and Historic Center (135 Broadway) will bring whimsy into this month’s art walk, as it presents “The Potato Revolution,” featuring the artwork of 20 artists from eight countries inspired by the potato. Meanwhile, the Gallery at Skink Ink (177 N. 10th St.), also focusing on a natural theme, will present Madeline Von Foerster’s “Cabinet,” a series of evocative prints that showcase man’s chaotic relationship with nature.

Be sure to join art enthusiasts at Like the Spice (224 Roebling St.) to see the opening of “Re/Deconstructing History,” where five artists take techniques, materials and symbols from the past to reconstruct and challenge moments inworld history.

During the gallery crawl Williamsburg Every 2:nd and AT&T will continue the “Learn to Collect” project, which invites attendees to create their own “collections” by photographing artwork with their smartphones and uploading the pictures to the Williamsburg Every 2:nd Facebook page. The individual whose collection comprises the greatest amount of artwork from the most galleries will be awarded a smartphone. Maps will be distributed at participating galleries, local businesses and the Bedford and Union Square L stations.

Building on the success of last month’s guided tours led by Amy Kisch, Founder/CEO of AKArt and Manish Vora, Founder of ARTLOG and GREY AREA, this month a guided tour will be led by Stephan Fowlkes, Arts Editor, The New York Optimist, which will leave from Parker’s Box (193 Grand Street) at 7pm.

This month, the “Learn to Collect” project is also enhanced as it joins forces with WAGMAG and Pernod Absinthe. Together, they are launching the latest addition to the Williamsburg gallery circuit—The Art & Absinthe Guide to Brooklyn. The mobile app for iPhone and Android features WAGMAG’S gallery listings as well as neighborhood drinking spots and connects (and directs) users with GPS, Foursquare, Facebook and Twitter integration, and is free.

ART 101: 101 Grand St., www.art101brooklyn.com
Black & White Gallery / Project Space: 483 Driggs Ave., www.blackandwhitegallery.com
Camel Art Space: 722 Metropolitan Ave., www.camelartspace.com
Causey Contemporary: 92 Wythe Ave., www.causeycontemporary.com
Figureworks: 168 N. 6th St., www.figureworks.com
Front Room: 147 Roebling St., www.frontroom.org
The Gallery at Skink Ink Editions: 177 N. 10th St., www.skink-ink.com
Like the Spice Gallery: 224 Roebling St., www.likethespice.com
Journal Gallery: 168 N. 1st St., www.thejournalinc.com
Parker’s Box: 193 Grand St., www.parkersbox.com (Tour location)
Pierogi: 177 N. 9th St., www.pierogi2000.com
Ventana 244: 244 N. 6th St., www.ventana244.org
Williamsburg Art and Historic Center: 135 Broadway, www.wahcenter.net

Friday September 9th, 2011 6-9pm Join Williamsburg Every 2:ND and Artlog for our fall kickoff Art Crawl sponsored by AT&T. Check into Causey Contemporary or Like the Spice Gallery to get your maps, create your own route, or come on a tour with our experts through the Williamsburg Gallery scene! Walking tours, refreshments, and a special after party from 9-11pm at Causey Contemporary will be provided for those who check-in! Come and see what’s going on in this Brooklyn burgeoning art hub.

Event Details:
6-9pm, (Pick up your map at any of the below participating galleries, Bedford L Stop, or check-in galleries.)

Check-in: Causey Contemporary: 92 Wythe Avenue, 718 218 8939, ; Like the Spice Gallery 224 Roebling Street, 718.388.5388.

Guided Tours: Begin at 7pm led by Amy Kisch of AKArt and Manish Vora of ARTLOG with special guest stars People’s Champs leading as a marching band!

Participating Galleries: (More participating galleries updated daily)

Front Room Gallery
Causey Contemporary- Check-in gallery
Black & White/Project Space
Art 101
Figureworks
Pierogi
Like the Spice Gallery- Check-in gallery
Parker’s box
Ventana 224
Camel Art Space
‘Learn to Collect’, in collaboration with AT&T, invites Williamsburg’s ‘Every 2:ND Friday’ gallery crawl attendees to ‘create personal art collections’. Photograph artwork using your smartphone and upload the picture to the AT&T/Williamsburg Every 2:ND Friday Facebook page. The ‘collector’ with the most uploads from the greatest number of galleries is eligible to win a new HTC Inspire 4G smartphone provided by AT&T. Visit the Williamsburg Every 2:ND page and friend us!
About Every 2:ND Friday:
Join us the second Friday of every month. Visit many risk-taking Williamsburg galleries and alternative art spaces as they spring into action during our monthly WILLIAMSBURG EVERY SECOND: FRIDAY art walk. Galleries open from 6-9pm and beyond.

Art 101:

“Senior art students of the Brooklyn Latin School”

A salute to the art students graduating from The Brooklyn Latin School (brooklynlatin.org), July 8 through 17.

Opening reception: July 8, 6 – 9 pm.

(101 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

Causey Contemporary:

J.T. Lotus Dance Company will perform on July 8th at 7pm.

The company under artistic director, Jessica Tomanek created a new contemporary dance based on the current gallery exhibition “Watching Shadows Fade Into Light” by Howard Gross who will also be on hand that evening to answer questions about his newest sculptures and drawings.

The performance will run from 7-8:15 pm with refreshments following. The public is invited. Please RSVP to info@causey contemporary

(92 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

Camel Art Space:

Camel Art Space presents: “Cordially Yours”, a group show of 7 artists selected by Camel Art Space from portfolio submissions received over the past year. Featuring artists include: Tom Engel, Dominik Halmer (Ger.), Monika Malewska, William O’Neill (Ire.), Joey Parlett, Jillian Ross (Can.) and Liam Wylie (Can.)

Opening reception: July 8th, 7 – 10pm

(722 Metropolitan Avenue, 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

Front Room Gallery:

“Summer Sampler” features works by previous and upcoming artists from the Front Room: Sasha Bezzubov, Thomas Broadbent, Peter Fox, Stephen Mallon, Allan Packer, Melissa Pokorny, Ross Racine, Emily Roz, Patricia Smith, Julia Whitney Barnes and more.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 8th

(147 Roebling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

Like The Spice Gallery:

Like the Spice Gallery is delighted to present Matt Stone and his first solo exhibition “Tectonics”, featuring a scope of work ranging from minimal, subtle pieces to gnarled, neon, extraterrestrial sculptures.

(224 Roebling Streeet, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

Figureworks:

Political Unrest is a group exhibition of works on paper addressing various aspects of our society in political upheaval. Pictured above is The Boston Tea Party by Joseph Hirsch. This lithograph was commissioned for the 1975 Kent Bicentennial – Spirit of Independence Portfolio. This piece commemorates one of our countries earliest uprising and has been capitalized on again in these last few years. Another piece from this portfolio by Colleen Browning depicts the diversity of our nation with face-to-face American portraits in the semblance of an American flag.

Other open galleries:

Pierogi Gallery

(177 North 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

Ventana244

(244 N 6Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211)

AT&T is a proud sponsor of the Williamsburg Every 2:ND Friday

Openings:

Ventana 244:

The Boiler:
OUR CULT’S CLASSIC
Opening Reception Friday, 10 June. 6-8pm
June 10 – July 10

Tim Bearse, Andrew Brehm, Nicholas des Cognets, Ana Esteve Llorens, Benjamin Jurgensen, Ashley Lyon, Will Machin, Ian McMahon, Oscar Santillan, Nataliya Slinko, Jennifer Lauren Smith, and Hannah Walsh.

Curated by Amy Hauft and Gregory Volk.

Graphite:

Exhibition Details
“FACSINATION”
by Lisa Alisa
Opening Reception: Friday, June 10th, 2011, 7pm – 10pm
Exhibition: June 10 – 26, 2011

http://www.lisa-alisa.com

Other Galleries open till 9pm:

Like The Spice
Art 101
Black & White Gallery
Camel Art Space
Causey Contemporary
Figureworks
Front Room
Gitana Rosa
K&K
Parker’s Box
Pierogi

EVERY 2:ND FRIDAY GALLERY CRAWL
Friday May, 13th 6-9pm

‘Learn to Collect’ in collaboration with AT&T, invites Williamsburg’s ‘Every 2:ND Friday’ gallery crawl attendees to ‘create personal art collections’.  Photograph artwork using your smartphone and upload the picture  to the AT&T/ Williamsburg Every 2:ND Friday Facebook page.  The ‘collector’ with the most uploads from the greatest number of galleries is eligible to win a new HTC Inspire 4G smartphone provided by AT&T.  Visit the Williamsburg Every 2:ND Friday Facebook page and friend us!