Monday, December 21, 2009
From Starving Artist to Successful Entrepreneur
Monday, December 7, 2009
Starving Artist Gift Guide
However, fear not, the Daily Loaf's Sarah Gerard has come up with some ideas to keep you from drowning in debt this season, while still conveying the Holiday spirit.
1. Volunteer (offering up several hours of service to a loved-one's favorite charity is a great way to get into the holiday spirit by not only showing a friend or family member you support his / her cause, but also by generously devoting your time to helping those in need)
2. Bake (a good way for a "starving artist" to show creativity with inventive recipe choices and personalized package decoration)
3. Make a mix tape (again, good way to use your creativity - with thoughtful song choices and package decoration)
4. Offer your services (use your best assets and skills to show someone how much you love them... i.e. if you're a photographer, offer to take a family portrait and have it framed or to be the designated Christmas day photographer and create CD montages as post-Christmas presents)
5. Share your resources (get together with fellow starving artists and / or family members and friends and rummage through each others' closets and storage spaces. One person's trash is another person's treasure)
6. Re-gift a book (be careful with this one... only re-gift slightly used books that clearly match a loved-one's tastes or interests and write something personal on the inside cover, as Gerard suggests)
7. Recycle (this is another "one person's trash is another person's treasure" idea... you could even get the dreaded spring cleaning out of the way by cleaning out your closet or storage spaces and finding old picture frames to decorate or vintage tee-shirts to could give to rock-loving friends)
8. Babysit (every parent you know would appreciate this one)
9. Go hands-on for kids (another good way for starving artists to showcase their talents and a fun weekend activity)
10. Give a growable gift (plants, herbs, and seeds are cheap, personal and make a dreary winter day a little more cheerful and spring-esque)
To see the author's tips, tricks and comments, click here.
Friday, November 20, 2009
"Money Makes Art"
This year has proven to be better than last for art fairs (and the art world in general), exemplified by reports from October's Frieze Art Fair in London (where many said 2009's fair did a lot better than the one in 2008). But clearly money is still an issue, and one gallery is using money in an intriguing way.
Wynwood's Artformz Alternative is showing a presentation and exhibition called "Money Makes Art." This exhibition, which opens less than two weeks before the inundation of art fairs to Southern Florida, calls attention to the current economic situation and shows how artists specifically are affected. In the group exhibition, each artist takes his or her own approach to currency. Conversations between the artists include the discussion of how the economy has affected the art market and how the current state of the art market influences (and changes) what artists make.
Artformz Alternative will have a booth at Aqua Art Miami, where it is assumed that some of the money-themed artwork will be displayed.
To read more about "Money Makes Art," click here
For a list of the upcoming art fairs in Miami, click here
Monday, October 26, 2009
The Vatican Commissions a Former Starving Artist
Coincidentally, Gevorgian was a "starving artist," living on the streets of Los Angeles twenty years ago when he began his art career. While the artist has come a long way, having achieved international recognition throughout the past two decades, he is honored to have been commissioned to create a painting for the Vatican, especially one that embodies a message he can relate to and one that is personal to his own experiences.
To read the entire article, click here
Monday, October 12, 2009
WarmUp at PS1
Monday, September 28, 2009
Central Park Art
So, we are all familiar with The Gates, perhaps the most famous of all Central Park public art pieces, but what about all of those other statues, fountains, etc.? This past weekend a friend of mine and I met up in the park for a nice long walk and a picnic and we started noticing all of the beautiful pieces sprinkled throughout. It wasn't long before we were researching their history and placement on her iphone. I highly recommend spending a beautiful Fall afternoon strolling through the park and looking at all of the old (and new) pieces of art in the park. If you get in the mood, while you're up there, stop off at any of the great museums the Upper East Side has to offer - like The Met, The Frick, The Guggenheim, or The Whitney. Click here for a list of sculptures in Central Park.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Punch Up Your Life
Every Tuesday evening at 8, the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe on Crosby Street is home to a free comedy show. According to NYMag, it is "hosted by vets Jessi Klein (Best Week Ever) and Pete Holmes (Premium Blend). The month-old show has already seen appearances from John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, John Oliver and Janeane Garofalo. " And it's free!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Governor's Island for some art
Governor's Island offers a great weekend day trip away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's also an awesome place if you're interested in the history of New York, but can't quite afford admission to the Tenement Museum. Right now you can go on a tour of the site-specific art projects sponsored by Creative Time. Click here for details.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Is Summer over yet???
Show runs till August 30th, 2009
The art world, global companies, complex societies and every
small individual all have one problem in common: how to deal with
the crisis. When money goes wrong nothing goes right. Many in
the high society of art dreamt the dream of instant success and
big overnight money, but the awakening was rough and most of
the ambitious collectors had gone with the wind. So how can one
stay in a market that barely exists in this time, where money
displays a rather strange behaviour.
Jim Avignon, Brooklyn-Berlin based artist, musician and hopeless
bohemian curated a show with 7 young artists from Brooklyn and
Europe,which might have some answers for you. They throw their
skills together and create a panorama, where strange and funny
characters inhabit a peculiar zone somewhere between realist
figuration. cartoons, messageboard-doodling and pure fantasy.
Expect everything from unsentimental portraits, vibrant colors,
playful items contemporary weirdness with a good old
anti-establishment vibe.
Between high art and crumbling economy there is a common
ground for inexpensive works, keenly tailored for broad appeal.
The show must go on.
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The great communal fun that is the Central Park Summer Film Festival returns August 18 to 22. And the 19th is likely to be the biggest blast of all: That's the evening for Gordon Parks's 1971 Shaft. Yes, the characters are cardboardy archetypes, but the wealth and depth of New York location shots—especially in Times Square and the ratty old Village, both of which look absolutely awful—provide way more hits of pleasure than you may remember. Add to that Richard Roundtree and his impressive assortment of turtlenecks, plus, of course, the Ăśber-funky Isaac Hayes theme music, and you've got a groovy evening on your hands. — Christopher Bonanos from NYMag
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Also, since the weather maybe will give us a little bit of a break this weekend, you should go see Roxy Paine on the roof of the Met – it closes October 25
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Auuugust ideas
Friday, August 7, 2009
Bryant
Friday, July 31, 2009
Sale guide
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Brokelyn
Chances are if you are broke and living in New York, you don't live on the Upper East Side, Tribeca, or even the Village. It's probable that you live in Brooklyn.. true, you may live in Queens, or Harlem, or Yonkers, but Brooklyn has, as we know, become home to the young and broke-ish (please no comments about all of the trust-fund kids parading around Williamsburg or the abundance of strollers in Park Slope).
Well, coming to our rescue is Brokelyn.com - a very funny and very great website that gives great ideas of things to do, places to go, etc. in Brooklyn. You can choose your neighborhood, or just check out the general news items... definitely worth a read.
Friday, July 17, 2009
hot hot July
Friday, July 10, 2009
free music fridays in the city
Time: 6:00pm
Location:South Street Seaport, Pier 17 (South Street and Fulton Street)
Cost: Free
Free, summer, concerts roll on tonight as River to River continues their Seaport Music Festival on the East River tonight with a live performance by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart with ZAZA and Ribbons. "A breaking New York City four-piece, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart plays sweet & noisy pop with boy/girl vocals, blissful melodies and blistering drums, which typifies "everything that's great about indie pop at the moment. ZAZA and Ribbons are both Brooklyn-based duos. The former performs "gothy, post-punk-influenced" music, while the latter plays progressive, thrash rock that draws comparisons to early Joy Division." Check the full line-up below. All Ages.
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Date: Fridays
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Whitney Museum (945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street)
Cost: pay-what-you-wish
"Fun, bold and unpredictable, Whitney Live showcases an eclectic variety of cutting-edge performers." Tonight features Titus Andronicus, a Glen Rock, New Jersey,punk-infused Replacements-esque pop band with screaming vocals, layered guitars, and songs about suburban malaise.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wednesday - MJ & a River Flick
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Queens Guide
So buy a $2 metro card (the prices are going up soon) and head over to Queens and make a day of it. Or if you already live there, maybe you can discover some new gems from the guide.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
X - No Soul for Sale
Friday, June 19, 2009
let there be sun!
Time: 12:30pm (meet at noon)
Location: Anthology Film Archives (2nd St and 2nd Ave)
Cost: Free
Calling all bikes, tall bikes, ugly bikes, crazy bikes and bikes in every shape and color… The Bicycle Film Festival is in town this weekend and that means it's time for a crazy Bike Parade. Dress up your bike and join the fun ride this afternoon followed by the Bike Beauty Pageant and Street Party.
click here for tickets to see the films at the BFF - not free, but cheap for sure
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10 Columbus Circle
Upper West SideSubway: A, B, C, D, 1 to 59th St–Columbus Circle
PricesTickets: Free
Description
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Center, its neighbor to the south hosts an exhibit of photos and artwork that depict the performance venue in all its glory. Featured artists include Jim Dine, Andy Warhol and Guillermo Kuitca, who created pieces specifically for the new Lincoln Center’s unveiling this past February.WhenToday–Tomorrow 10am–9pm , Sun 11am–7pm
Friday, June 12, 2009
FIGMENT
I'm not sure why, but part of me gets really annoyed at the name of this festival, but hey - it's free and artsy, so I may just have to go check it out. This weekend Governor's Island will play host to this summer's FIGMENT Festival. FIGMENT is an arts festival which aims to break down the traditional ideas of art (no white cube galleries here), and has lots of different mini-events associated with it, like performances, music, games, etc.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Museum Mile
I know it may seem like a silly thing to suggest a walking tour of New York's finest museums on a thunderstorm-filled day, but just strap on those galoshes and get out there for a night of FREE MUSEUMS!
Annually, the Museum Mile Festival takes place on the 2nd Tuesday in June. From 6-9pm cultural institutions from 82nd to 104th street offer free admission, and some have art activities for children.
These are the museums along Museum Mile :
El Museo del Barrio at 104th Street
Museum of the City of New York at 103rd Street
International Center of Photography at 94th Street
Jewish Museum at 92nd Street
Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design at 91st Street
National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts at 89th Street
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum at 88th Street
Metropolitan Museum of Art from 82-86 Street
Goethe House German Cultural Center at 82nd Street
Friday, June 5, 2009
Renegade Craft Fair
This weekend in Brooklyn, both Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 7 pm, Greenpoint/Williamsburg's McCarren Park will be home to the 5th Annual Renegade Craft Fair. The fair is FREE to enter and it should be really nice weather (at least on Saturday). So if you're looking for something lovely to do, head over there - the fair features handmade jewelry, posters, crafty items, clothing, paper, stationery, and other cute items. Plus, it would be really nice of you to support small business owners and buy handmade objects in this current time of woe.
Complete list of Renegade Art Fair Brooklyn vendors/artists
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Kaleidoscope at the American Folk Art Museum
Tomorrow, June 5, The American Folk Art Museum will be hosting a special free evening. In conjunction with the beautiful show entitled KALEIDOSCOPE QUILTS: THE ART OF PAULA NADELSTERN, the museum will have a night featuring live music with Will Knox and Ayo Awosika.
Friday, June 5, 2009
5:30-8:30 pm
Free admission, live music, and drink specials
If you haven’t ever been to the Folk Art Museum, you should definitely go – the exhibitions tend blow my mind with the level of craft in the work, and are always really beautiful. Plus, it’s really close to MoMA.
45 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019
Since space is limited, it may be a good idea to call ahead for reservations at folk53@folkartmuseum.org or call 212.977.7170, etc. 329.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Bushwick Open Studios
This weekend many, many studios will be open to the public (yes, for free) in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bushwick, just east of Williamsburg. Events, like a parade, parties and panel discussions will coincide with the festivities.
click here to see a list and map of participating artists and studios
BOS ‘09
BUSHWICK OPEN STUDIOS and ARTS FESTIVAL
Friday, June 5th - Sunday, June 7th
Bushwick Open Studios is a self-organized art festival where anyone and everyone in the community is welcome to participate by presenting art work, organizing activities or helping to produce the event. The purpose is to create an open and inclusive event that benefits the entire community through the sharing of artistic projects and the encouragement of community interaction and dialogue.
Friday, May 29, 2009
BAM!
Yeah, BAM isn't just an Emeril Lagasse catchphrase, it's a really awesome place in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Academy of Music has all kinds of free music and events on the weekends.
Their website for the BAMcafe Live says "Free live music every Friday and Saturday night, featuring rock, jazz, R&B, world music, pop, and more from Brooklyn and beyond."
This week:
Friday, May 29 - 9pm
Chase the Devil - Gary Lucas and Dean Bowman
Saturday, May 30 - 9pm
Thing-One with The Dustbin Brothers
click here to see the complete schedule and for more events
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Cooper Union - Great Hall Politics
Great Evenings in The Great Hall: Electoral Politics
Multimedia event
Tuesday, May 19, 6:30pm
The Great Hall
7 East 7th Street at Third Avenue
Free and open to the general public
For 150 years, thousands have come to Cooper Union's Great Hall to protest or promote political change in New York City and across the nation: from Theodore Roosevelt and Fiorello LaGuardia to Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Reliving some of those momentous times in American politics, Great Evenings in The Great Hall presents "Electoral Politics", an exciting multi-media event and rare opportunity for the public to see notable New Yorkers such as author, journalist and political pundit Fred Siegel, CUNY professor Frances Fox Piven, actress Rutanya Alda and other well-known actors and writers reenact portions of these pioneering Great Hall speeches. The program includes the overthrow of Boss Tweed and the notorious Tammany Hall Gang, as well as Rutanya Alda reading the words of Bella Abzug, a pioneering feminist who mobilized women into American politics. The Great Hall has been and continues to be a catalyst for change and can be experienced live in "Electoral Politics." A musical performance and a montage of Great Hall political figures will be integrated throughout the evening's festivities, concluding with footage of President Obama, then a Senator from Illinois, marking his presidential run for the White House with an illuminating speech in the Great Hall.
Great Evenings in The Great Hall is an eight-part series running from April 2009-February 2010. Each of the eight programs in the year-long series will focus on one area of protest, reform, or education to be reenacted by notable New York actors, writers and historians.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Fridays at the Rubin
No, not reuben, but the Rubin Museum of Art's has free admission (with a $7 bar minimum) to their Friday Night Cabaret Cinema movie screenings. This week they're showing Vertigo.
Every Friday night - usually at 9:30, like tonight (but sometimes earlier so check the site)
Rubin Museum of Art · 150 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011 · 212.620.5000
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
MAD pay-what-you-wish Thursdays
Currently on display are five stellar shows, including Elegant Armor: The Art of Jewelry, and Totally Rad: Karim Rashid Does Radiators.
Museum of Arts & Design
2 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019
212.299.7777
Friday, May 8, 2009
Mother's Day weekend
It's also Mother's Day this weekend! If you haven't sent anything to your mother figure, sister, wife, gf, or any woman who deserves a "thank you for having a child", then make sure you at least give them a phone call on Sunday (most cell-phone plans are free on the weekends, so you don't have an excuse)... if they have a wicked sense of humor, send them a card from someecards.com - by now it's too late for snail mail.
If your mom's in town, take her to Central Park for a free concert:
Mother's Day Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf
(image - Boris Karloff's narrated Peter and the Wolf)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
1:30 p.m.
For Mother's Day, we're presenting this free performance of Peter & the Wolf, conducted by George Stelluto and narrated by Isaac Mizrahi. Members of the Vienna Philharmonic will be performing in the orchestra. Bring your instruments and play along!
Location
Manhattan
Cost
FreeTuesday, May 5, 2009
happy cinco de mayo!
There's something a little sad, something a little sexy about a rainy dreary Cinco de Mayo here in the city.
This week Zach Feuer Gallery is hosting a performance by Momus in collaboration with the performance artist Aki Sasamoto. Starting today, and running until May 16, you can see the action on Tuesday - Friday (2 - 6 p.m.) and on Saturdays (12 - 6 p.m.). Entitled Love is the End of Art, the piece explores the relationship between love and art, between "art critic and unrequited lover."
Zach Feuer is located at 530 W. 24th Sreet in Chelsea.
If you go see the performance today, hop on over afterwards to Elizabeth restaurant (265 Elizabeth between Prince and Houston). For $0.50 (fifty cents!), you can get a shot of tequila, a taco, or some tequila-flavored sorbet.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Jessica Stockholder at MadSqPk
Multimedia artist Jessica Stockholder debuts her latest project - a public art piece - at Madison Square Park, located at the intersection of Broadway, 5th Ave., and 23rd Street. The piece is in conjunction with the Madison Square Park Conservancy, and from the looks of the installation I've seen happening all week, it's going to be B-EEEE-autiful. The work will be up from May 1 - August 15. So head over there, go get a burger from the Shake Shack, and soak in the colors and splendor that Stockholder has created for us.