Art Jump http://www.artforprogress.org/blog a new blog from Art For Progress Sat, 12 May 2012 14:49:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Art for Progress Announces the Artist Line-Ups for Brooklyn Beat Festival http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/05/12/art-for-progress-announces-the-artist-line-ups-for-brooklyn-beat-festival/ http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/05/12/art-for-progress-announces-the-artist-line-ups-for-brooklyn-beat-festival/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 14:49:10 +0000 admin http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/?p=747

Special Guests TBA

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]]> http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/05/12/art-for-progress-announces-the-artist-line-ups-for-brooklyn-beat-festival/feed/ 0 Brooklyn Beat Festival Update http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/05/04/brooklyn-beat-festival-update/ http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/05/04/brooklyn-beat-festival-update/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 16:47:36 +0000 admin http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/?p=752 Continue reading →]]> We’re pleased to announce eMusic as a promotional sponsor for Brooklyn Beat Festival. They will also host a pre-party in the coming weeks. The details for this show will be announced soon.

NYC’s Apollo Heights will headline Saturday night’s festivities along with PUNCHES. Also, PBR’s will be $3 all weekend! We’ll also have other sponsored beverages and cupcakes from Francesca Cakes.

Things are coming together nicely. Check back for more updates.

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]]> http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/05/04/brooklyn-beat-festival-update/feed/ 0 Save the Date: “Brooklyn Beat” Music & Arts Festival June 1-3 http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/04/27/save-the-date-brooklyn-beat-music-arts-festival-june-1-3/ http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/04/27/save-the-date-brooklyn-beat-music-arts-festival-june-1-3/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:01:23 +0000 admin http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/?p=735 Continue reading →]]> Art For Progress is gearing up for an exciting weekend of music, art, film and fashion! The action will all go down in East Williamsburg at Paper Box. The festival will coincide with Bushwick Open Studios, so don’t miss it. A few of the confirmed live musical acts are Lachi & Meridian Gold,  Comandante Zero, Push Method, Argotec, Redheadphone, and Inky Glass. Jon Samson of CoCreative Music will perform a special set for kids of all ages on Sunday. Confirmed DJs are Brooklyn fave, Punches, Jeannie Hopper (Liquid Sound Lounge), Kervyn Mark (Melting Pot), Bruce Tantum (Time Out NY), Gatto, Jimmy Sky, Bass Control, Brett from Boundless, DJ Jago and Sal Leone.

Gashouse Films will host an intriguing selection of films Sunday evening, while artist Caridad Sola  curates performance art for the weekend festivities. AFP will transform the outdoor space at Paper Box into a garden of art installations from artists Max Greis, Jeanne Wilkinson and others. Additionally, fashion designers Iliana Quander, Tom Sohung, Paula Collins, Alicia P, Akilah Stewart of Sweet-n-Salty, and Allyson Jacobs will bring design to life with interactive fashion installations.

Artists and other details are still being confirmed. Check back soon for more details!

artist Juan Manuel Pajares, mixed media on canvas

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]]> http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/04/27/save-the-date-brooklyn-beat-music-arts-festival-june-1-3/feed/ 1 Featured Artist: Lucia Racekova http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/04/10/featured-artist-lucia-racekova/ http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/04/10/featured-artist-lucia-racekova/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:15:26 +0000 admin http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/?p=729 Continue reading →]]>

Originally born in Slovika, Lucia Racekova not only designs women’s apparel, but dabbles in accessories–electronic case coverings to be exact. This jack-of-all-trades lifestyle is one that is essential in these times, or as Racekova says, “in the new economy, the more you can do, the less obstacles stand in the way of your success.” Though she has a diverse assorted collection, her distinct style of bold graphic shapes envelopes a signature.

Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Racekova will be going overseas in London, will showcasing and selling her collection next week, April 16, during Alternative Fashion Week . To view more of Racekova’s designs, click here.

-Heather Liggins

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]]> http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/04/10/featured-artist-lucia-racekova/feed/ 0 More Photos from Fountain Art Fair NY http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/03/27/more-photos-from-fountain-art-fair-ny/ http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/03/27/more-photos-from-fountain-art-fair-ny/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:17:31 +0000 admin http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/?p=713 A Cool Mural Created for the Show. The Mechanical Graffiti Monster. DJ Jimmy Sky Working it at Fountain Art Fair. Friday Night at AFP's Gallery Barry Komitor and Elio Schiavo Perform at Fountain Art Fair Kevin Graves in the Mix at Fountain Art fair Philadelphia's Red Baron Performs at Fountain Art Fair Artwork from Students at Landmark High in NYC

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]]> http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/03/27/more-photos-from-fountain-art-fair-ny/feed/ 0 Fountain Art Fair Photos and Video http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/03/16/fountain-art-fair-photos-and-video/ http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/03/16/fountain-art-fair-photos-and-video/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:23:11 +0000 admin http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/?p=676

Artwork from artists Margaret Withers, Ula Einstein, Olga Kol, Ted Barr, Sona Mirzaei and Lance Dehne'

 
"Now I'm Beautiful" by Cat Del Buono and "Take Me to Your Leader" by Rocco Alberico

"Now I'm Beautiful" by Cat Del Buono and "Take Me to Your Leader" by Rocco Alberico

 
Artwork from Rocco Alberico, Bud McNichol and Juan Pajares

Artwork from Rocco Alberico, Bud McNichol and Juan PajaresBarry Komitor and Elio Schiavo Performance

 

Comandante Zero Performance
Comandante Zero Performance

Belaxis Buil Performance 

 Much more to come…

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]]> http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/03/08/689/feed/ 0 Featured Artist: Mihai Dascalu http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/02/20/featured-artist-mihai-dascalu/ http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/2012/02/20/featured-artist-mihai-dascalu/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:35:32 +0000 admin http://www.artforprogress.org/blog/?p=633 Continue reading →]]>

One word: story. After searching for a right word or phrase to classify artist Mihai Dascalu‘s paintings, the word story kept arising. Dascalu is a well-seasoned Romanian artist with a history dating back to the mid 1980s of exhibits and features. Even with this lengthy artistry under his belt, the theme of creating dreamlike or surreal stories can be easily evolved after viewing one of Dascalu’s artwork.

To view more of Dascalu’s works, click here.

-Heather Liggins

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For London cartoonist, JAK BURKE he believes that “art [is] a proletariat force to effect social change.” And, from this artwork bashing the fast food industry, BURKE’s message holds true to his art perspective. This artist isn’t new to the art scene, as he contributed to DNA Magazine, Anchor Books, Gotham Magazine, AOL news, The Daily News–just to name a few.  Socially powerful and blunt, JAK BURKE’s no holds barred approach is one that is few in modern artworks.

-Heather Liggins

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Italy in June? This sounds like an ideal vacation: amazing art and delicious food, who can say no to that? Hosting this art show is non profit organization Bisazza Foundation, which is devoted to design and architects. For the exhibits, you will find renown contemporary designers including: Tord Boontje, Aldo Cibic, Sandro Chia, Marcel Wanders, and more. Get a glimpse of what to expect here.

-Heather Liggins

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