7/6/09
Williamsburg Walks - The Last Edition, Saturday, July 11
The WGA is pleased to announce its participation in the 2009 Williamsburg Walks: Williamsburg's Bedford Avenue, from North 4th Street to North 9th Street, will be open to pedestrians on Satrudays this summer (through July 11) from noon to sunset. Each week, the WGA brings the art of Williamsburg's galleries and the wider neighborhood to the block between North 5th & North 6th Streets. With creative programming such as live music, installations, gallery booths, public art projects, activities for kids, educational programs, and more, the WGA block of Williamsburg Walks is a vibrant display of the diverse arts of the Williamsburg community.
Tours of WGA Galleries - The Last Tour, Saturday, July 11
Is Williamsburg really New York's most creative neighborhood? You be the judge on a tour of the area's hottest galleries with art critic and art tour guide Merrily Kerr. A writer and trendspotter for magazines including Time Out New York and Flash Art, Merrily will take you to see the artwork and exhibitions that make Williamsbug a must-see for art lovers and the art-curious alike.
Find out more about Williamsburg Walks & Tours of the WGA galleries here!
6/8/09
5/14/09
Williamsburg Gallery Association in association with the Northside Festival
Bring you a weekend of music and special events in Williamsburg's galleries June 11-14, 2009. As part of the Northside Festival, organized by L Magazine, WGA galleries will be hosting live performances by local musicians and gallery artists, and hosting receptions and special events all weekend. Thanks to Amstel Light for sponsoring select WGA events. On Saturday, June 13, the WGA will also bring arts programming to the community-at-large with performances and gallery artists set up on Bedford Avenue, as part of Williamsburg Walks. Also on Saturday, the WGA will be on duty at the inaugural Crest Fest in Marci Park (Metropolitan & Union). All exhibitions and events in WGA galleries are free and open to the public.
Full exhibition and event listings during Northside here!
05/11/09
05/08/09 May's Second Friday
04/10/09 It's Second Friday Again!
(Download Full Event Listing Here!)
BROOKLYN ARMORY NIGHT 03.07.09!
(download press release) (download full event listings)
Get in on the action. RSVP for tours and parties HERE!
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Can you keep a secret?
On Saturday, March 7th, participating galleries, in partnership with Armory Week, will open their doors late into the night, revealing secret works, secret stories, and secret nooks. Pick up a neighborhood map at our Armory Art Fair Information Table, or visit us at our WGA Booth at Bridge Art Fair March 5th-8th!
Williamsburg galleries open their doors till 11pm to the public for free. Williamsburg Restaurants, Bars and Boutiques offer WGA visitors selected discounts, 7-9PM
Look for the red lights dotted in the neighborhood to help you identify the participants
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Schedule of Special Events!
Transportation: Take the L to Bedford St, JMZ to Marcy Ave or G to Lorimer
Shuttle bus from the Armory Fair @ pier 92 ( 12th Ave. & 55th St. ) to Williamsburg starting at 6:30 pm
Shuttle bus moving from Gallery to gallery in neighborhood starting outside Oulo at 160 N. 4th St.
Tours Only are $12 / Tours & Party are just $20,
Tours, Party & Mr. Brainwash Print are $100 ( only 50 available):
Family Scavenger Hunt Tour – 3:00pm (Check in @ Ch’i Contemporary/ 293 Grand St.) - FREE!
Urban Art Tour -6:30pm (Check-in @Front Room/ 147 Roebling St. /Led by Steve Harrington)
Collector Tour -7:30pm (Check-in @Like the Spice/224 Roebling St. /Led by Lacey Fekishazy)
Collector Tour -8:00pm (Check-in @Slate/136 Wythe St. /Led by Gillian Wilson)
Collector Tour -8:30pm (Check-in @Jack the Pelican/487 Driggs /Led by Lynn Del Sol)
Artlog & the WGA join forces for a major after party at Supreme Trading (213 n 8th st Driggs/Roebling) starting at 9:45pm:
10-11pm: Open Bar & Live Art Production
Show of local Brooklyn artists: Bonnie Brennan, Peter Calvin, Sena Clara Creston, Isolde Kille, Tamara Kowal, Alex Spinney & Jenn Sgro
Major performances: Acclaimed musician U.S. Royalty and DJs Alex English, Alex Pall and Rhett
Raffle: Gift Certificates for dinner at M Shanghai, Dinner at Malta & clothing at Houndstooth among others |
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Friday 02.13.2009 - Lots of Love from the WGA!
(download full event release here to see all our exhibitions!)
Friday 1.9.2009 - Happy New Year!
(download full event release here for openings and full exhibition listings!)
Friday 12.12.08 - Back from Basel...
RAW Release 2009!
11/12/08 - Hey everyone. If you've been redirected here, it's 'cause The Williamsburg Gallery Association website has been having huge, apocalypse-style server issues this week. We hope that the shock and horror you've felt in it's absence will be somewhat tempered by this, the brand-new home of RAW Magazine, our definitive guide to the Williamsburg, Brooklyn arts scene. We're gonna be under construction for a while, but keep checking back here for WGA events and updates!
The best way to help us rebuild is to show your beautiful faces this Friday night at RAW RELEASE 2009! It's going to be an extra-special 2nd Friday. Galleries will be open till 9 and beyond, with openings, closings, and special events. Read below for the details and click to get it big!
Also, click here to read about all of the exhibitions that are going to be up or opening on Friday!
