The Creative Process - BWAC Member Show
Our member artists were asked to give you a glimpse into their thought processes on the pieces they are displaying. Did they work from sketches? Were they inspired by a former work of their own, or by another artist? Was their inspiration from nature or their own human surroundings? What did they do and what steps did they take to arrive at the finished artwork? Take a peak into their creative process!
Our member artists were asked to give you a glimpse into their thought processes on the pieces they are displaying. Did they work from sketches? Were they inspired by a former work of their own, or by another artist? Was their inspiration from nature or their own human surroundings? What did they do and what steps did they take to arrive at the finished artwork? Take a peak into their creative process!
Dates: June 1st to June 23rd 2024. Sat + Sun 1-6pm
Works on Paper
For many artists, the freedom and immediacy afforded by working on paper is instrumental to their practices, spawning new techniques and aesthetics, subjects and methods. Works On Paper, a national juried exhibition, encompasses a diverse range of media — from drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and beyond. Far from being confined to studies and experiments, works on paper represent important modes of art-making in their own right.
For many, the freedom and immediacy afforded by working on paper is instrumental to their practices, spawning new techniques and aesthetics, subjects and methods. Works On Paper encompasses a diverse range of media — from drawing, printmaking, painting, collage, and beyond. Far from being confined to studies and experiments, works on paper represent important modes of art-making in their own right.
Dates: June 1st to June 23rd 2024. Sat + Sun 1-6pm
Shirley Kaplan: The Creative Process
Featured artist Shirley Kaplan presents a retrospective of her paintings and drawings. expressing the interplay of ideas and forms between her visual work and her work in theatre.
Shirley Kaplan uses color and line to create an arena of figurative interaction. She works intuitively allowing abstract forms of heightened color to appear and build upon one another. Images evolve that depict the activated world and impulse of performance and life. From her early years in Paris to today her paintings are a visual diary of lived experience showing aspects of the worlds of the circus, cabaret, theatre, and festivals. The sidelines of a cabaret hall and the artificial glamor and onstage atmosphere evoke a feeling of a time and place. She works primarily in oil and over the years has created paintings, wooden cities, masks, drawings, portraits, set designs, and projections sometimes using a combination of other materials.
Dates: June 1st to June 23rd 2024. Sat + Sun 1-6pm
Designed by Nature - BWAC Member Show
This show explores the richness of nature, whose beauty, viewed through the lenses and paint brushes of our member artists, whether they chose to literally or metaphorically. Member artists explore the natural beauty that surrounds us to gain inspiration for their work, in all media and in any aspect or form, real or abstract.
This show explores the richness of nature, whose beauty, viewed through the lenses and paint brushes of our member artists, whether they chose to literally or metaphorically capture the vibrant colors of flowers that are in bloom; to the birds that are flying back north after winter; and the different natural tableaus that exist around us. This exhibition encouraged member artists to explore the natural beauty that surrounds us to gain inspiration for their work, in all media and in any aspect or form, real or abstract.
Dates: April 13th to May 12th 2024. Sat + Sun 1-6pm
Fine Grit: Art and Ideas in Wood- National Juried Art Show
An exhibition of contemporary artists who use wood as a primary material in their work. Featuring works that use traditional techniques such as hand carved sculpture, woodcuts and pyrography to more recent technologies such as laser engraving and 3D printing.
Fine Grit is an exhibition of contemporary artists who use wood as a primary material in their work. From traditional techniques such as hand carved sculpture, woodcuts and pyrography to more recent technologies such as laser engraving and 3D printing, artists have long used wood as a source material and medium.
Dates: April 13th to May 12th 2024. Sat+Sun 1-6pm
Realism vs. The Abstract - National Juried Art Show
Color, forms, shapes, and subject matter are all concepts used by artists to express themselves: through REALISM—art which aims to reproduce reality and THE ABSTRACT: art which can convert those same concepts into patterns of color, forms, and shapes. In this exhibition we draw associations between the styles by placing pieces side by side.
Color, forms, shapes, subject matter are all concepts used by artists to express themselves: through REALISM—art which aims to reproduce reality and THE ABSTRACT: art which can convert those same concepts into patterns of color, forms, and shapes. In this exhibition we will attempt, by way of their formal arrangements, to draw associations between them.
Dates: April 13th to May 12th 2024. Sat+Sun 1-6pm
RAICES / Roots - National Juried Art Show
Oct-Nov 2023
Raices/Roots will be our second Latin heritage inspired exhibition following our successful “Somos Lantinx” in 2022. This year’s show is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Latinx/e and Hispanic communities.
Raices/Roots will be our second Latin heritage inspired exhibition following our successful “Somos Lantinx” in 2022. This year’s show is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Latinx/e and Hispanic communities.
Exhibition Dates: Sat 10/28 – Sun 11/19, weekends 1 to 6pm
Opening Reception: Sat 10/28, 1-6pm
Amor Eterno (Eternal Love) - National Juried Art Show
Oct-Nov 2023
Amor Eterno is Eternal Love, a Dia De Los Muertos exhibition representing various regions of Mexico and Mexican art, life, culture, and traditions. Although themes of Dia De Los Muertos can be solemn this exhibition will celebrate the life and forever love of those who have departed.
Amor Eterno is Eternal Love, a Dia De Los Muertos exhibition representing various regions of Mexico and Mexican art, life, culture, and traditions. Although themes of Dia De Los Muertos can be solemn this exhibition will celebrate the life and forever love of those who have departed.
• Gallery Exhibition Dates: Saturday, Oct 28 – Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 weekends 1 to 6pm
• Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 from 1 to 6pm
2023 Autumn Exhibition of the Brooklyn Watercolor Society
Oct-Nov 2023
The Brooklyn Watercolor Society presents its annual exhibit of members’ works.
2023 Autumn Exhibition of the Brooklyn Watercolor Society
Days of the Red Skies - Parisa Shabani Solo Show
Oct-Nov 2023
Parisa Shabani is always fascinated by the human person and her story. She captures the traces of suppressed feelings and stories and expresses them in an abstract way. She is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist originally from Tehran.
Saturday, Oct 28 – Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 weekends 1 to 6pm
Parisa Shabani is always fascinated by the human person and her story. She captures the traces of suppressed feelings and stories and expresses them in an abstract way. She is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist originally from Tehran.
She earned her MA in Linguistics and has studied painting and sculpture at The Art Students League of New York. She has held several solo shows and group exhibitions in various galleries and museums in different cities including New York, Tehran, London, Florence, Tokyo, Prague and Seoul. She has exhibited her work in Tokyo International Art Fair and London Art Biennale in 2021 and 2023. “To where farthest possible to run” displayed at the Iranian Artists’ Forum in Tehran , and “We are what we remember”, displayed at CICA Museum, South Korea, were her latest solo exhibitions in 2022.
Christopher Serrano, @Heavy_Minds
Oct-Nov 2023
Family and friends pay tribute to late Urban Photographer, Christopher Serrano, @Heavy_Minds in a solo photography exhibition, featuring a collection of the young photographer's breathtaking views from rooftops, skyscrapers, and NYC look-downs where you see his legs dangling from edges above busy NYC streets.
Saturday, Oct 28 – Sunday, Nov 19, 2023 weekends 1 to 6pm
Family and friends pay tribute to late Urban Photographer, Christopher Serrano, @Heavy_Minds in a solo photography exhibition at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition.
The exhibition features a collection of the young photographer's breathtaking views from rooftops, skyscrapers, and NYC look-downs where you see his legs dangling from edges above busy NYC streets.
Red Yellow Orange - BWAC Member Show
Oct-Nov 2023
"Red Yellow Orange" is a captivating art exhibit that immerses viewers in a vibrant world of fiery hues, where the bold and energetic colors ignite the senses. This collection of artworks by BWAC members explores the emotive power of reds, yellows, and oranges, inviting you to experience a dynamic journey of passion, warmth, and creativity.
Sat 10/28 to Sun 11/19, weekends 1-6pm
"Red Yellow Orange" is a captivating art exhibit that immerses viewers in a vibrant world of fiery hues, where the bold and energetic colors ignite the senses. This collection of artworks explores the emotive power of reds, yellows, and oranges, inviting you to experience a dynamic journey of passion, warmth, and creativity.
COLOR - BWAC National Juried Art Show
Sept-Oct 2023
The exploration of how we perceive color and its subconscious effect on our hearts and souls is a core element in the making of art. Fiery reds, cool hues of blue or the freshness of green could all have different meanings to people, based on their personal experiences, cultures, and their time in history.
Saturday, Sep 9 – Sunday, Oct 8, 2023 weekends 1 to 6pm
The exploration of how we perceive color and its subconscious effect on our hearts and souls is a core element in the making of art. Fiery reds, cool hues of blue or the freshness of green could all have different meanings to people, based on their personal experiences, cultures, and their time in history. As artists, we are challenged to examine and express the various shades of human existence in living color.
Visions of Glass - Renee Radenberg Solo Show
Sept-Oct 2023
Renee Radenberg’s Visions of Glass solo exhibition depicts her personal journey of exploration of kiln-forming glass (fused glass) techniques over the years and bringing to life other forms of her art into glass, such as her live model sketches. Fused and cast glass are the main components of the work presented here, with the occasional use of wood and metal within the art pieces.
Saturday, Sep 9 – Sunday, Oct 8, 2023 weekends 1 to 6pm
Renee Radenberg’s Visions of Glass solo exhibition depicts her personal journey of exploration of kiln-forming glass (fused glass) techniques over the years and bringing to life other forms of her art into glass, such as her live model sketches. Fused and cast glass are the main components of the work presented here, with the occasional use of wood and metal within the art pieces.
REUNION: Celebrating BWAC Artists Past and Present
Sept-Oct 2023
This exhibition features artworks by four decades of BWAC members, past and present. Join us as we come together to celebrate 45 years as an artist-run organization with community impact.
Sat 9/9 to Sun 10/8, 2023. Gallery open Sat and Sun, 1-6pm
This exhibition features artworks by four decades of BWAC members, past and present. Join us as we come together to celebrate 45 years as an artist-run organization with community impact.
The Arc Project: Humans from Mundane to Mythical
Jul-Aug 2023
Humans make for fascinating subjects. As artists, we start with the simple task of capturing the spirit of being human in our works. We navigate the many challenges, yearning to capture an essence that sometimes only we can see.
Saturday, 7/8 to Sunday, 8/13, Sat and Sun 1‐6pm
Humans make for fascinating subjects. As artists, we start with the simple task of capturing the spirit of being human in our works. We navigate the many challenges - limitations of media and skill, discomfort, emotional visceral interactions and reactions - yet we yearn to say something, capturing an essence that sometimes only we can see. This is the point where this exhibit begins - with human beings in front of us; extracting from life the ordinary and mundane to the fantastical and mythical! All representations are valid ways to celebrate the beautiful arc of our humanity - that shared experience which celebrates us!
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 8th, 2023 from 1‐6pm
Why Not?
Jul-Aug 2023
Featured artist and BWAC member Sabrina Puppin asks Why Not? in her solo feature in the second floor gallery. Coming fresh off her successful appearance at the Barcelona art fair, her colorful abstractions combine a variety of materials, from yarn to enamel, to present a visual wonderland filled with textural nuance.
Sat 7/8 through Sun 8/13, 2023. Gallery open Sat and Sun, 1-6pm.
Featured artist and BWAC member Sabrina Puppin asks Why Not? in her solo feature in the second floor gallery. Coming fresh off her successful appearance at the Barcelona art fair, her colorful abstractions combine a variety of materials, from yarn to enamel, to present a visual wonderland filled with textural nuance.
Go Figure!
Jul-Aug 2023
Go Figure! is an exhibition that explores the human face and figure, in all its complexity. Visitors are treated to paintings, drawings and prints that span the myriad of styles from Renaissance realism, to modern approaches and interpretations.
Sat 7/8 through Sun 8/13, 2023. Gallery open Sat and Sun, 1-6pm.
Go Figure! is an exhibition that explores the human face and figure, in all its complexity. Visitors are treated to paintings, drawings and prints that span the myriad of styles from Renaissance realism, to modern approaches and interpretations.
Off the Grid - BWAC Members Show
Jul-Aug 2023
Off the Grid can have many meanings, from being on vacation without internet to something that just doesn’t fit. Outsiders, non-conformers, square pegs in round holes welcome!
Sat 7/8 through Sun 8/13, 2023. Gallery open Sat and Sun, 1-6pm.
Off the Grid can have many meanings, from being on vacation without internet to something that just doesn’t fit. Outsiders, non-conformers, square pegs in round holes welcome!
Fired Up!
May-Jun 2023
Fired Up! is an exhibition of artworks by BWAC member artists who work in clay showing the diversity of the medium. This interesting mix of artists addresses the varied way in which clay can communicate a feeling or tell a story through shape, color and texture. Artworks by: Lynn Goodman, Susan Handwerker, Judith Eloise Hooper, Bonnie Ralston and Janet Rothholz
Sat 5/13 through Sun 6/18. Gallery open Sat and Sun, 1-6pm.
Fired Up! is an exhibition of artworks by BWAC member artists who work in clay showing the diversity of the medium. This interesting mix of artists addresses the varied way in which clay can communicate a feeling or tell a story through shape, color and texture.
Featuring artworks by: Lynn Goodman, Susan Handwerker, Judith Eloise Hooper, Bonnie Ralston and Janet Rothholz
Love ceramics? BWAC is excited to be part the Brooklyn Ceramics Arts Tour—a weekend long celebration of all things clay! It will comprise of local artists, studios, galleries, and businesses across the borough, opening their doors to the public for a variety of exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, artist talks, and ceramic sales.