Donut District: Brooklyn's Artist-Run Gallery Cluster Defies New York's Real Estate Pressures
Situated in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, the Donut District is home to three galleries operated by artists: Primetime, Know More Games, and 247365, all positioned near a Dunkin' Donuts and a Sunoco gas station beneath the Brooklyn–Queens Expressway. Primetime, which began as a nonprofit in February 2010, transitioned to a donor-supported model through Kickstarter in early 2012. Know More Games was established in July 2011 by Jacques Louis Vidal, Brian Faucette, and Miles Huston, while 247365 was co-founded by Jesse Greenberg and MacGregor Harp in November 2012. Notable exhibitions include the Neoteny group show at 247365 in February and a black-and-white drawing showcase at both 247365 and Know More Games. An article from November 2013 highlights the scarcity of permanent artist-run galleries in New York.
Key facts
- The Donut District consists of three galleries: Primetime, Know More Games, and 247365.
- Primetime opened in February 2010 after five months of renovations.
- Know More Games was founded in July 2011 by Jacques Louis Vidal, Brian Faucette, and Miles Huston.
- 247365 was started in November 2012 by Jesse Greenberg and MacGregor Harp.
- A Neoteny group exhibition at 247365 in February featured artists BFFA3AE, Debo Eilers, Lisa Jo & Amy Yao, and Jared Madere.
- A current group exhibition of black-and-white drawings at 247365 and Know More Games features about 75 artists.
- The galleries are located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, near a Sunoco gas station and Dunkin' Donuts.
- The article was published in November 2013.
Entities
Artists
- BFFA3AE
- Debo Eilers
- Lisa Jo
- Amy Yao
- Jared Madere
- Josh Kline
- Brian Belott
- Jacques Louis Vidal
- Brian Faucette
- Miles Huston
- Jesse Greenberg
- MacGregor Harp
- Scarlett Boulting
- Gary Fogelson
- Meredith James
- Ryan Waller
Institutions
- Primetime
- Know More Games
- 247365
- Kickstarter
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Sunoco
- ArtReview
Locations
- Carroll Gardens
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States
- Bushwick
- Huntington Street
- Brooklyn–Queens Expressway