Bushwick Open Studios 2015: Hundreds of Studios and NEWD Fair Transform Eastern Brooklyn
The ninth annual Bushwick Open Studios (BOS) took place from June 5 to 7, 2015, in eastern Brooklyn, showcasing numerous open studios and galleries. A highlight was the introduction of NEWD, a curated art fair located in a 7,000-square-foot warehouse at 592 Johnson Avenue, emphasizing local curatorial perspectives. Among the notable contributors were the Department of Sign and Symbols, featuring artists Rachel Garrard and Filipe Cortez, along with Rex Regina, which made a comeback from Manhattan. Art Helix presented various exhibitions, including "La Gioconda," curated by Wilson Duggan and Julie McKim, featuring artists such as Amanda Millet-Sorsa and Patricia Fabricant. Additional shows included "Thrice Legendary" at Centotto and "Westernized, Watered-Down Zen Philosophies" at 18-66 Troutman Street. A comprehensive directory was accessible at artsinbushwick.org.
Key facts
- Bushwick Open Studios occurred from June 5 to 7, 2015
- It was the ninth annual event organized by a volunteer-driven, non-hierarchical group
- NEWD, a curated art fair-like exhibition, was held at 592 Johnson Avenue in a 19th-century warehouse
- Department of Sign and Symbols featured works by artists Rachel Garrard and Filipe Cortez
- Art Helix hosted shows including "La Gioconda" curated by Wilson Duggan and Julie McKim
- Centotto presented "Thrice Legendary, or Forever Thens" with works by numerous painters
- artcritical writers Carla Gannis and Nancy Elsamanoudi participated with open studios
- A full event list was available at artsinbushwick.org
Entities
Artists
- Rachel Garrard
- Filipe Cortez
- Amanda Millet-Sorsa
- Beata Chrzanowska
- Claudia Chaseling
- Ehren Clodfelter
- Patricia Fabricant
- Fran O'Neill
- Todd Bienvenu
- Lawrence Swan
- Lori Ellison
- Ben La Rocco
- Paul Behnke
- Anne Russinof
- Enrico Gomez
- Riad Miah
- Barbara Friedman
- Carla Gannis
- Nancy Elsamanoudi
- Wilson Duggan
- Julie McKim
Institutions
- Bushwick Open Studios
- NEWD
- Department of Sign and Symbols
- Rex Regina
- Art Helix
- Mona Liza Fine Furniture
- Centotto
- artsinbushwick.org
- artcritical
Locations
- Bushwick
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States
- Queens
- Manhattan
- Ridgewood
- 592 Johnson Avenue
- 299 Meserole Street
- 250 Moore Street
- 18-66 Troutman Street
- 41 Varick Avenue
- 63 Woodward Avenue