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12 years ago
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For its seventh New York fair, Fountain Art Fair New York is partnering with us, Art For Progress this year on Friday, March 9 through Sunday, 11 2012. It's time to mark your calendars fellow New Yorkers, art connoisseurs, artists and those in between. Showing at the iconic city landmark at 69th Regiment Armory, this show will be saturated with artists of walks. Fountain co-founder, David Kesting, says this opportunity to ulitize this space as:
“a game-changer and a big win for Fountain exhibitors and supporters....The sheer scale of the space in context with the ambitious projects of our exhibitors offers a new opportunity for the growth of the exhibition and its participants.”
This sounds ground-breaking to me, and I was an artist, this showcasing is one I wouldn't want to overlook. As more details arrive, we will be sure to share it with you.
Interested in being part of the show? Apply here.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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Starting off the New Year, AFP is pleased to be part of the New York Fountain Art Fair after recently participating in the Miami Art Basel's edition of Fountain Art Fair. With this said, AFP is now accepting applications to be part of this massive exhibit, as noted by the Miami New Times saying, "[the] fountain draws the type of unruly installations and unsettling performances that make it an unpredictable must-see…." This event will be held from March 8-11, during New York Art Week.
The deadline to apply is quickly approaching--Monday, February 6, 2012--for members and non-members of AFP to display your artwork in the show. Click here to get the details for the application.
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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It was a cold, Wednesday night in New York City, and I was an hour late for an art opening. Finally, I met up with my friend who was patiently waiting for me at a hotel on the upper west side holding a small exhibition for a local artist. After walking around, starring and pointing out pieces we liked, I decided to engage in the common dialogue when I usually attend exhibitions. And this is how the conversation started:
Me: I'm not really drawn towards to abstract art. What do you think about the artwork?
Friend: (long pause) How do you critique art? Do you look at the skill or craftsmanship? Who decides what is art and what isn't?
I sat there for a few minutes dumbfounded, asking myself the same questions.
It was such a simple question-how do you critique art? Being an art critic I should have a straightforward list of how to analyze art for outsiders. I was at a lost of words. My response, "I suppose you do, but whenever I look at art I search for the message or meaning within it. Just say what you like and don't like about the artworks-color, composition, anything."
From there opinions started pouring out. It sparked dialogue. Aroused the imagination. But the last question asked "who decides what is or is not considered art" is one that I've been fighting to answer. Sure there are different factors--culture, social movements, gender and political issues, etc.--that steer what fills the blank walls of large museum institutions, but there are so many artists and limite[...]
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12 years ago
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Miami Art Basel is this weekend and, as promised below is the update about Art For Progress and Fountain Art Fair exhibit. Rounding up the art-infused session from Friday, December 2 through Sunday, December 4, let's celebrate:
Please join us again for the Fountain Art Fair closing party, smART, on Sunday, December 4th, 7-10:30pm. APF is proud to produce this special event, where we will bring you the best and brightest in fashion, performance art, music, and film!
If you're in Miami for the Art Basel, you don't want to miss the exhibit and event!
-Heather Liggins
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12 years ago
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Possessed of a scrappy, youthful verve lacking in its more prestigious neighbors… Fountain was distinguished by a vintage street/self-taught aesthetic… —ArtForum
Mark your calendars! In less than a month, Art For Progress is going to be part of the highly anticipated Art Basel Miami participating in the Fountain Art Fair, "the installation-based exhibition of avant-garde galleries and art collectives," from December 1st-4th. Last year, the Fountain Art Fair celebrated it's 5th year anniversary featuring musicians No Age, G. Love, Ninjasonik, and many more amazing artists alongside.
In closing to the art-packed weekend, AFP is hosting a party on December 4th at The Vagabond in Miami. The party will be a mash-up of art and music. With films curated by Daniel Maldonado, a fashion show featuring Lila Nikole's swimwear collection, and funky beats dropped by Gatto, this party is one not to miss!
Keep up with AFP, as we will share more details about Miami Art Basel.
-Heather Liggins
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13 years ago
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Art For Progress was featured in the New York Daily News today! Read the write-up about AFP supporting emerging artists and art education within New York City below, if you didn't pick-up a copy today.
-Heather Liggins
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