Citrus Stamping Workshop with Azzah Sulta

July 14, 2–4PM

Allow nature’s tangiest tool to create the sweetest tea towel designs in a citrus stamping workshop with artist and Pioneer Works visual arts alum, Azzah Sultan.
A juicy adventure where kids and parents can unleash their creativity through the magical process of citrus fruit stamping.
Armed with succulent citrus fruits, we’ll transform nature’s tart treat into stunning works of abstract art, creating intricate designs and patterns. It’s a hands-on experience that engages the senses; from the soft touch of materials to the vibrant hues and fragrant scents of citrus.

Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
481 Van Brunt St., Door 7A
Brooklyn, NY 11231 

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Coney Island Mermaids will dance and perform feats of acrobatics.Mermaids begin mingling with visitors at 3 pm.

Spectrum presents the Van Brunt Solstice Festival at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition in Red Hook.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/van-brunt-solstice-festival-at-spectrum-tickets-905746731857

Doors 5pm
Music 6pm - 11:30pm 
$25 at the door / $18 early bird

Stage 1 
6:00 Maya Keren
7:10 Melissa Almaguer and Samantha Kochis
8:20 Gabriel Zucker, Aaron Edgcomb, Bam Rodriguez Trio
9:30 Selendis Sebastian Alexander Johnson 7tet
10:40 Speaker Music

Stage 2
6:45 Charlotte Greve
7:55 gushes
9:05 Claire Dickson
10:15 Johnny Butler and Alex Oliva

“something like painting” by Justin Neely/FUD

Curated by Aaron Edgcomb and Gabriel Zucker"

Book Signing with Chad Ellis Boykin - Author of The Twilight Zone Haiku

Chad Ellis Boykin is one of the artists in The Cardinal Compass gallery exhibition and he has a new book of poems inspired by the landmark television series, The Twilight Zone..

Join artist and former Pioneer Works Artist in Resident, Azzah Sultan, for a colorful adventure where kids and parents can unleash their creativity through the magical process of flower pounding. Armed with vibrant petals and mallets, we'll transform nature's treasures into stunning works of abstract art. With each gentle tap, watch as the pigments from the petals burst onto fabric, creating intricate designs and patterns that are as unique as each flower itself. It's a hands-on experience that engages all the senses, from the soft touch of materials to the vibrant hues and fragrant scents of the flowers. Let your imagination blossom as we pound some petals together!

Session 1: 2-3 pm
Session 2: 3-4 pm

RSVP required

Free / $10 suggested donation
Limited space - 12 people per session.

Piano+ Series - $10 suggested donation at door

Curated by Teodora Stepančić

Teo Dora An Drea duo (Montreal/New York), album release concert

Music by Laura Cetilia, Andrea Young and Teodora Stepančić

Andrea Young - voice, electronics, Teodora Stepančić - piano, keyboards, objects

The Silence Between - Book Signing by photographer Robert Birnbach.
As part of the Cardinal Compass Exhibition, we will be featuring the photographs of Robert Birnbach. He recently published a book entitled, 'The Silence Between: Photographs of Music in the Moment' which captures the essence of live music through the art of photography.

Sunday Salon Concert - $10 suggested donation at door

Set #1 - 4 PM: Junwen Liang, piano music from four centuries: JS Bach, Frederic Chopin, Ned Rorem, Wanghua Chu and Catherine Likhuta

Set #2 - 5 PM: Stanford Chung, Shazad Ismaily, Andrea Scala: Material from new album, titled “E N D R O L L ”

Create a one-of-a-kind tote bag by block printing a design of your choice! Taught by teaching artist Alicia Degener, you will learn the basics of rubber block printing and leave with a special bag. Make one for yourself, a friend, or for a mother you love!

Tote bags will be provided. 

Class is full. Signup for the waitlist.

Presented with Brooklyn Public Library and Amazon."Sponsored by the Brooklyn Public Library with generous support for programming and interim library services in Red Hook provided by Amazon.

Piano+ Series - $10 suggested donation at door

Curated by Teodora Stepancic

New ensemble works by Germaine Sijstermans, Gabriela Areal, Laura Cetilia and Teodora Stepančić performed by LCollective

Four BWAC artists working in various media (photography, ceramics, oil painting, and mixed media) will talk about their work, technique, and inspiration in the second-floor gallery.
Meet at the reception desk at 2pm. Free.

Artists: Frank Reece, Lauren Lemons, Fritz Weiss, and Janet Rothholz.

Sunday Salon Series - $10 suggested donation

Aristea Mellos / Daniel Pesca (faculty from the Eastman School of Music) will be performing.

Come out to hear Porch Stomp, an acoustic bluegrass experience. A fun time for all, guaranteed!

Piano Salon Series - $10 suggested donation

(1) Clara Yang (piano) performs Ex Machina, a collaboration with new-media artist Xuan.

(2) Clare Longendyke, piano

(3) Sergio Sorrentino, guitar

Ex Machina is an interdisciplinary and multimedia project exploring the intricate connections and relationship between technology and humanity through visual art and music.
In this project, we will explore the machine’s multifaceted meanings artistically, musically, and philosophically. Acclaimed new media artist Xuan will create a visually immersed show for the whole program.

Piano + Series - $10 suggested donation

Curated by Teodora Stepancic. Melodica Duets by Grzegorz Marciniak and piece for piano and ensemble by Eva-Maria Houben performed by LCollective and guests.

Sunday Guitar Salon Concert - $10 suggested donation

GRAMMY-Nominated classical and electric guitarist Dr. Tom Clippinger has been described as “one of the finest young players I’ve heard,” and “someone to watch” (Oren Fader, guitarist and faculty at Manhattan School of Music and SUNY Purchase).
Also featuring guitarist Colin Fullerton.

Pirate Utopias - $10 suggested donation

Live music from Spectrum

Latinx Arcade and cultural game space exhibit.

Sunday Salon Concert - $10 suggested donation

Clarinetist / composer / Distinguished Professor (Music and Philosophy) David Rothenberg curates a loosely-themed Hanukkah event: PLAY AN ACCORDION, GO TO JAIL. It’s the Law.

David is joined by: Composer / Ghost Ensemble director Ben Richter on accordion; Leon Gruenbaum on Samchillian and Misha; Thomas Strønen (in from Oslo) on drums.

$10 suggested donation

Tribute / memorial concert for multi-instrumentalist David Tamura. Curated by jazz / rock musician and film director Alex Lozupone. David Tamura was generous in performing at many Spectrum events in a delightfully-heterogeneous mix of contexts. A significant cross-section of New York City’s avant-garde and experimental music community will present performances honoring David, whose passing surprised many of us and whose absence will be sorely felt. 

Join us for a LIVE auction of donated artworks that remain without bids from our current “Fall for Art” online auction.

This is BWAC’s final fundraiser for the year—help us keep the lights on and continue to show amazing art and provide much-needed community programming. We need your support to make it happen!

Join us for live music and celebration! This is your last weekend to see over 300 works of art celebrating Latinx and hispanic heritage.

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RAICES, a Latinx Art Exhibit presents some Latin Jazz with The Willie Martinez Trio

Willie Martinez – Drums/Vocals . Silvano Monasterios – Piano . Melissa Slocum – Bass

Willie Martinez has been a familiar face in New York City’s eclectic music scene for well over thirty-five years. As well as being one of the most sought-after drummers on the Latin Jazz scene today, Willie is also an accomplished arranger and composer. He is a master percussionist with yet another secret weapon: Willie is also a gifted vocalist.

The Willie Martinez Trio combines the melodies of iconic jazz repertoire with the deep and infectious rhythms of the Afro Caribbean! It shows how this marriage is timeless and smokes with every note.

@williemartinez

RAICES, a Latinx Art Exhibit, presents the sounds of Latin psychedelic cumbia, chicha, and folk music.

RAICES, a Latinx Art Exhibit, presents the sounds of Latin psychedelic cumbia, chicha, and folk music.