momenta
72 Berry St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Waugh or Eric Heist Tel/fax: 718.218.8058 email: momenta@momentaart.org
Corporate Bodies:
Donna Alberico, Amy Chan, Vandana Jain, Swati Khurana, Luis Mallo, Erik Richard Parra, Hannes Priesch, Zoe Sheehan Saldana, Jana Williams.
Reception: Friday, May 6, 6-9 PM Exhibition Dates: May 6 through May 30, 2005 Gallery Hours: Friday through Monday, 12-6 PM
Momenta Art is pleased announce Corporate Bodies, a group show engaging with corporate-approved aesthetics. From mutant logos to bodies that exist far outside MTV's approval, the artists in this show demonstrate a healthy resistance to official reality.
Corporate Bodies is part of Project Diversity, a multi-venue exhibition of 200 Brooklyn artists at 16 Brooklyn galleries, a project that spans an array of Brooklyn galleries, arts organizations and cultural institutions. To be held April-May 2005, the event will unite audiences and artists across lines of ethnicity, gender, age and neighborhood. The project will also celebrate Brooklyn's ethnic diversity, cultural vision and cutting-edge style. Many of the exhibitions will be held from April 29-May 30, while others will open earlier in April.
Free shuttle bus service will be provided April 30-May 1, May 7-8, and May 14-15, from 11am-5pm each day. Project Diversity was conceived by artist and Brooklyn gallery owner Danny Simmons, cofounder of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, and developed in partnership with the borough's key cultural leaders. "It's time that segregation within the art communities comes to an end, and that gallery owners everywhere open their spaces to artists of any color, gender or ethnicity," said Mr. Simmons." Brooklyn is at the center of that movement, and these artists and galleries have joined together to emphasize this point. We will also leverage the exhibitions to increase visitor traffic across neighborhood boundaries to promote economic development."
Project Diversity 's curatorial committee of Brooklyn arts professionals selected work by 200 Brooklyn artists from nearly 600 entries, then created 16 distinct exhibitions that incorporate all visual media. Shows will be held at BAM, Brooklyn Borough Hall, Clinton Hill Simply Arts, Danny Simmons' Corridor Gallery, ElevenTen Gallery, George Washington Carver Gallery @The Magnolia Tree Earth Center, Kentler International Drawing Space, MoCADA, Momenta Art, Pratt Institute, Red Clay Arts @The Skylight Gallery, RonGio Gallery, Rotunda Gallery, Sputnik Visual Art Gallery, Tabla Rasa Gallery, and Tastes Like Chicken Art Space.
"Brooklyn is a magnet for artists and arts organizations from around the world, and that artistic vitality makes our borough thrive," said Ella J. Weiss, president of the Brooklyn Arts Council, one of the event's guiding forces. "Project Diversity is a great showcase for our community."
Additional Project Diversity collaborators include the Brooklyn Museum, which will host a free Artists Talk on May 8 th, from 2-4pm; the Heart of Brooklyn, and the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President.
"Brooklyn artists produce works that reflect our status as the cultural capital of New York City and as the most diverse city in America," said Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. "We're thrilled that Project Diversity will introduce Brooklyn artists to one another, while shining a light on our burgeoning gallery scene."
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FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE TO ALL PARTICIPATING GALLERIES April 30-May 1, May 7-8, and May 14-15 11am-5pm each day
Shuttle Bus stops and schedule to be posted at each gallery (except Brooklyn Borough Hall, which is not open on weekends).
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BAM NATMAN ROOM / BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC Magical Realism: April 13-May16, 2005 Reception: April 13, 68pm
Gallery Hours: MondayThursday, 4pm12mid; FridaySunday, 2pm12mid; or by appointment
30 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217
Between St Felix Street and Ashland Place Fort Greene 718.636.4100 www.bam.org C to Lafayette 2/3, 4/5, N/R, B/D, Q, LIRR to Atlantic Ave/Pacific St Station
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COMMUNITY ROOM GALLERY, BROOKLYN BOROUGH HALL Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz "The City Seen": April 29-May 30, 2005 Opening reception: April 29, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
Between Court and Adams Streets Downtown Brooklyn 718-802-3852 www.brooklyn-usa.org 2/3 or 4/5 to Borough Hall M or N/R to Court Street A/C or F to Jay Street/Borough Hall
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DANNY SIMMONS' CORRIDOR GALLERY
Sculpture, Abstraction and Photography: April 29-June 4, 2005 Reception: April 29, 6-9pm Featuring music by the Brian Smith Group
Gallery Hours: Saturday 12noon-6pm; and by appointment
334 Grand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238 718-638-8416 Between Gates & Greene Fort Greene C to Clinton-Washington (front of train) G to Clinton-Washington
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CLINTON HILL ART GALLERY
"We Are Brooklyn A Global Influence": April 23-June 4, 2005 Opening Reception: April 23, 6-9pm Panel Discussion: May 8, 6-8pm
Artist Behind the Art: May 22, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: Monday-Wednesday, By Appointment; Thursday-Friday, 12noon-6pm; Saturday: 12noon-8pm ; Sunday 12noon-4pm
154-A Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 718-852-0227 Between Myrtle Avenue and Willoughby Avenue Clinton Hill G train to Hoyt/Schermerhorn B54 Bus to Vanderbilt Avenue
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ELEVENTEN GALLERY
Turned On: April 21-May 8
Reception: Thursday, April 21, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 2-5pm
1110 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11238
Between Claver Place and Franklin Avenue Bed-Stuy 718-857-5696 www.sonyany.com C to Franklin Ave B-25 bus on Fulton Street to Franklin Avenue
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The George Washington Carver Gallery @The Magnolia Tree Earth Center Mother Nature's Splendor: April 23- May 28, 2005 Opening Reception: April 23, 6-8pm Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday (April 29-May15) 11am-6pm
677 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-387-2116
www.crp.cornell.edu/projects/WebGIS_2000/Magnolia/gallery.asp Between Marcy & Tompkins Bed-Stuy G to Bedford
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KENTLER INTERNATIONAL DRAWING SPACE
Works on Paper: April 8-May 8, 2005
Opening Reception: April 8, 6-9pm
Gallery hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12 - 5pm
353 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-875-2098 www.kentlergallery.org
Between Wolcott and Dikeman Red Hook
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MoCADA
Brooklyn in the Abstract: April 29-May 30, 2005 Opening Reception: April 29, 6-8pm Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm, Sat-Sun 11-5pm
80 Hanson Place Brooklyn, NY 11217
Corner of South Portland Avenue Fort Greene 718.230.0492 www.mocada.org C to Lafayette 2/3, 4/5, N/R, B/D, Q, LIRR to Atlantic Ave/Pacific St Station
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MOMENTA ART
Corporate Bodies: May 6-May 30
Opening Reception: May 6, 6-9pm
Gallery Hours: Friday-Monday, 12noon-6pm
72 Berry Street Brooklyn, NY 11211
Between N9th and N10th Williamsburg
(718) 218-8058 www.momentaart.org
L to Bedford (exit on Bedford side)
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PRATTSTORE GALLERY
Narratives: April 28-May 29, 2005
Opening Reception: Tuesday, May 3, 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-8pm
Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday Noon-5pm
550 Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205-2513 718-789-1105 www.pratt.edu G train to Hoyt/Schermerhorn B54 Bus to Emerson Place
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RED CLAY ARTS @THE SKYLIGHT GALLERY
Random Occurrences: Deconstructing Images, Icons, and Identity: April 30-June 11, 2005 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 30, 6pm Music by DJ Cousin Pete Artists' Talk: May 7, 2005, 2pm-4pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11am-6pm, Saturday, 11am-5pm
1368 Fulton Street, 3rd Fl, Restoration Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11216
Between New York Avenue and Brooklyn Avenue Bed-Stuy 718 636-6976 718 230-0693 www.restorationarts.org www.redclayarts.org A/C to Nostrand B25 or B44 to Fulton St and New York Ave
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RONGIO GALLERY
"Home Sweet Home": April 29- May 28, 2005
Opening Reception: Friday, April 29 6-8pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 12noon-5pm
201 Eastern Parkway #5C Brooklyn, NY 11238 Between Washington and Classon Avenues Prospect Heights 718-636-0892 2/3 train to Eastern Parkway B71 to Washington, or B48 to Eastern Parkway
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ROTUNDA GALLERY
Are We Having Fun Yet?: March 17-May 7, 2005 Opening Reception: March 17, 6-8pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12noon-5pm; Saturday, 11am-4pm
33 Clinton Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
718 875 4047 http://www.brooklynx.org/rotunda Between Pierrepont and Cadman Plaza West Brooklyn Heights 2,3,4,5,M, and R trains to Court Street/Borough Hall
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SPUTNIK VISUAL ART GALLERY
"Dreams Into Reality: A Project Diversity Satellite:" April 29-May 28, 2005 Opening Reception: April 29, 6-8pm Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 4pm-4am
Saturday-Sunday, 11am-4am
262 Taaffe Place Brooklyn, NY 11205
Between DeKalb and Willoughby Clinton Hill (718)398-6666 www.barsputnik.com G to Classon Avenue (walk 1 block to DeKalb, turn right, 1 block to Taaffe)
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TABLA RASA GALLERY
SPArC Art!: April 30-May 29
Opening Reception: May 1, 12noon-5pm
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: May 1, 3pm
Artists' Talk: May 15, 3pm
Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday, 12noon-5pm
(Closed May 14)
224 48th Street Brooklyn, NY 11220
Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues Sunset Park
917.880-8337 www.TablaRasaGallery.com
R to 45th Street (exit North end of train)
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TASTES LIKE CHICKEN ART SPACE
Under the Rainbow: April 30-May 22
Opening Reception: April 30, 8-11pm
Gallery Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm
300 Morgan Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211
Between Metropolitan Avenue and Devoe Street East Williamsburg 718-384-0456 tasteslikechickenartspace@earthlink.net L train to Graham Avenue
----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Momenta Art is a not-for-profit exhibition space. Our mission is to promote the work of emerging artists through two person shows, allowing artists separate project rooms and the distinct opportunity to present a substantial body of work. For most of these artists, this is their first opportunity to exhibit in New York outside of a group show. For each exhibition we publish a newsletter which lists other local galleries while providing further information about the work exhibited in our project rooms. This newsletter also contains a map of art spaces in the area, so for those unfamiliar with Williamsburg, Momenta is an excellent first stop in Brooklyn.
Momenta Art is located at 72 Berry Street, ground floor, between N9th and N10th Sts. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. By subway, take the L train to Bedford stop (the first stop in Brooklyn). Exit on the Bedford side. Walk one block towards the river to Berry Street. Make a right on Berry Street and continue 2 1/2 blocks. By car, take the outside lane of the Williamsburg Bridge to the first exit. Make a sharp right onto Broadway. Drive 2 1/2 blocks to Berry Street and make a right. Continue for approximately 10 blocks.
Momenta Art is supported by Altria, The Brooklyn Arts Council, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, The Greenwall Foundation, JP Morgan Chase Foundation, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York Foundation on the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, The Jerome Foundation, and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
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The countdown to the 8th BiFF continues this weekend with screenings at the BROOKLYN MUSEUM and the BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY.
- Friday May 6 - 6:00 pm at the Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library, Grand Army Plaza) MOJADOS: THROUGH THE NIGHT by Dir. Tommy Davis (Doc - 63min) An eye-opening documentary filmed over the course of ten days that follows four men into the desperate world of illigal immigration. http://wbff.org/films/detail.asp?cid=3&fid=437
- Saturday May 7 - 11:00 am at the Brooklyn Public Library (Grand Army Plaza) BiFF's KidsFilmFest presents a collection of short and animated films
- Saturday May 7 - 9:00 pm at the Brooklyn Museum (200 Eastern Parkway) as part of 1st Saturdays. LET THE CHURCH SAY AMEN by Dir. David Petersen (Doc - 87min) In an age when fundamentalist religion is often tied to terrorism, the film offers insight into the role it plays in human society.... http://wbff.org/films/detail.asp?cid=3&fid=404 WHERE:
BROOKLYN MUSEUM: Cantor Auditorium (3rd floor) 200 Eastern Parkway - Brooklyn, NY 11238 Directions: http://wbff.org/directions/
CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY: Meeting Room (2nd Floor) Grand Army Plaza - Brooklyn, NY 11238 http://brooklynlibrary.org/branch_library_detail.jsp?branchpageid=265
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Mark it on your calendar:
Brooklyn International Film Festival's Opinion_8 at the Brooklyn Museum June 3-12, 2005 http://brooklynfilmfestival.org
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