The Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour, an artist-run organization in Brooklyn, NY presents its annual Open Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, October 22-23, 2005, 1-6 PM. Studios of 120 artists are open free to the public.
Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) October 2, 2005 -- On Saturday and Sunday October 22-23, 2005 the Gowanus Artists will open their studios free to the public from 1-6 pm. The tour features 120 artists in 26 different locations. Visitors on this self-guided walking tour will be able to chat with artists, see where they work, and get a behind-the-scenes look at artmaking in South Brooklyn. Some locations are large factory buildings with up to 30 artists participating, and others are smaller industrial buildings with one or two artists studios.
Group Exhibition - In addition to the individual open studios, the work of participating artists will be exhibited together in a group show at 94 Ninth Street Gallery, 3rd Floor. The exhibition will run October 14 to October 23, with an opening reception on Friday, October 14 from 6 to 8 pm. Gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays, 1-6 pm and Sundays 1-4 pm.
Gowanus, Brooklyn and Its Artists - The industrial neighborhood surrounding the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, New York is home to a wide variety of artists and artisans who work in the former factory buildings and warehouses found there. Bounded by Fifth Avenue, 10th Street, Smith Street, and Baltic Street, Gowanus lies between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens. As visitors make their way from studio to studio, they will see painting, sculpture, drawings, prints, installations, photographs, video, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, collage, glassworks, and more. Just about everything visual artists do can be found on the Tour!
Finding the Way, Finding the Artists - The website http://www.gowanusartists.com features a virtual gallery with images of each artists work and individual contact information. When visitors see work that catches their eye, they will be able to find and contact the artist after the tour. On the tour, visitors will be guided by a color-coded map which will make navigating the neighborhood easy. The map will even provide suggestions for where to stop off for a cup of coffee and a snack along the way. Before the tour, maps can be obtained at Urban View Realty, 164 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn NY tel. 718-398-2900. During the tour, maps will also be available at all studio locations.
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