Tag Archives: art

Afroart Designs Has Closed Quietly

Posted on July 23, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

The reflection of the storefront glass and the see-through security gate casts a bit of a deception, but take a closer look.  The signature brick wall stands bare and the space is dark.  While peeping in, a resident confirmed that after seven years, Afroart Designs (316 Stuyvesant Aveune, between Hancock and Halsey Streets) closed its [...]

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New Year, New Art

Posted on January 5, 2010 by The Changeling

A few days before the new year I noticed that this bodega on Myrtle Avenue had gotten a new mural on its exterior. The original facade was a horrible color of red, what could only be described as a Blood Stain Red or an I Got Shot In Front of the Bodega And I’m [...]

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Wash Clothes, Make Art, Build Community

Posted on January 4, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

“The Laundromat Project is a Brooklyn-based non-profit arts organization committed to the well-being of people of color living on low incomes.”  Located in Bed-Stuy, they mount public art exhibits in laundromats throughout New York City.  To get involved or to learn more about their unique mission, visit their website at www.laundromatproject.org.

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Parris Jaru “Conversation”

Posted on November 19, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ November 20, 2009; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

The works of Jamaican-born artist Parris Jaru will be on display this Friday at Lab 24/7.  According to Jonathan at Lab 24/7, “Parris is exploring Brooklyn in his never-ending quest for fresh eyes.”

Lab 24/7
247 Stuyvesant Avenue (between Putnam Ave. and Madison St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11221

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This Artwork Could Be Named After Your Address

Posted on August 28, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

House of Art Gallery Space has a lovely piece of work on display by Trinidadian born artist Stuart McClean.  This is one of the first in a series of “Brownstone Art.”  Original acrylic on canvas, it features a handsome brownstone with people of color looking out of the windows, dressed in vibrant colored clothes.  [...]

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SOLA’s Sidewalk Soiree

Posted on August 25, 2009 by The Progressive Southside

[ September 19, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]

SHOPS OF LEWIS AVENUE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION (SOLA)
presents the
4th Annual Sidewalk Soiree
Saturday, September 19, 2009  10AM-6PM
on the sidewalks of Lewis Avenue between Decatur and Halsey Streets

Music
Food
Fashion
Art
Healthy Living

Join the shops of Lewis Avenue along with other Bed-Stuy merchants for their annual showcase of local businesses.  This year’s soiree will include an array of Bed-Stuy retailers and home-based [...]

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The Art of Jazz, Sat. 4/25

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Alexa11221

[ April 25, 2009; 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Afroart Designs Presents:

Meet the Artist Symposium & Concert

The Art of Jazz: Fine Art by Willie Torbert  & Answered Stewart

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Music by The Jeff King Band
Host: Shandra King
Time Saturday, April 25, 3 PM to 9 PM
Refreshments will be served.
Call for more information  718.573.6110
Afroart Designs
316 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn NY 11233
www.afroart-designs.net

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