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EVENT

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement


Dates:
Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:00 - Sun Feb 26, 2012

Location:
Brooklyn, New York
United States of America

Sunday, February 26, 10 AM.

Course Fee: $85 | $80 for DAC Members
(includes $40 materials fee)

**Please register in advance by calling 718-694-0831 or by visiting http://www.dumboartscenter.org/Ikebana.html

Workshop takes place at 111 Front Street, Ste. 212, Brooklyn, NY

Chase away the winter grays and learn the basics of Ikebana from artists Lily Pu and E. Maye Smith-Beauchamp in this 2.5 hour workshop. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. In Ikebana, the whole of the flower is considered (blooms, leaves and stems) in union with the environment. Emphasizing line, shape and form, Ikebana is a minimal, asymmetrical style of flower arrangement.This class is presented in conjunction with Aeron Bergman and Alejandra Salinas' exhibition at DAC. Lily Pu created a live Ikebana performance as part of the opening reception.


OPPORTUNITY

New Pyramids for the Capitalist System by Robby Herbst


Deadline:
Fri Feb 10, 2012 18:00

Location:
Brooklyn, New York
United States of America

Dumbo Arts Center is pleased to present “New Pyramids For the Capitalist System,” an exhibition by Robby Herbst. “New Pyramids For The Capitalist System” explores acrobatics, class, bodies and interpersonal dynamics through a series of large-scale drawings, installations, and performances of human pyramids. The project was inspired by Herbst’s grandfather’s photos (a collection of beach and socialist acrobats) and a 1911 diagram produced by Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) called “Pyramid for the Capitalist System.”

Exhibition Dates: February 10 - April 1, 2012
Opening Reception: February 10, 6 - 9 PM


OPPORTUNITY

Video_Dumbo 2011


Deadline:
Sun Sep 25, 2011 19:00

September 23 - 25, 2011. 
Sept. 23 @ 7PM: Opening Reception
Video_Dumbo is the contemporary film portion of the Dumbo Arts Festival sponsored by Dumbo Arts Center.  Featuring 67 international artists originating from 27 different countries, this year's Video_Dumbo is the seventh anniversary of celebrating rare, thought-provoking contemporary video art. All screenings are free admission.

The eight installation exhibit featured in Video_Dumbo entitled, "QUASI CINEMA" features artists such as Leslie Thornton, Aram Barthol, Ernesto Klar, Ali Miharbi, Naho Tarushi, Andy Gradyon, Cristobal Mendoza + Annica Cuppetelli, & Ken Jacobs.

Contributions given towards Video_Dumbo/DAC, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, are fully tax-deductible and much appreciated for helping to support and continue the existence of Video_Dumbo. To view this year's program, please visit us online at: www.videodumbo.org
**Please go to 112 Water Street (Between Washington & Adams) for this event.


OPPORTUNITY

Dumbo Arts Center's Open Call for Exhibitions 2012


Deadline:
Mon Sep 12, 2011 00:00

Location:
Brooklyn, New York
United States of America

We invite artists and curators from all levels of experience to submit proposals for 2012.  3-4 exhibitions will be chosen for production in our gallery space at 111 Front St. in Dumbo, Brooklyn.
For 2012, DAC will be organizing exhibitions around the theme of "Focus." Artists and curators are encouraged to interpret the theme as they see fit.
We will consider all proposals, though we will admit a bias to installation, video, the very loud, the very quiet and/or the very small. Proposals can be for solo or group exhibitions. As DAC is a small (and nimble!) institution, artists and curators will have a very hands on role in developing and installing the show. Proposals that include elements of public programming are encouraged.
Application Guidelines
1. The deadline for proposals is September 12th, 2011.
2. Initial proposals should be a written statement only. The proposals should be presented thus:

A summary of the exhibition not exceeding 200 words
A detailed description, including how the exhibition addresses the theme, not more than 1500 words. 
Proposals should be submitted as PDFs.
3. All interested applicants should be familiar with DAC's exhibition space.
4. Please do not include images, videos, CVs or links at this time. Proposals that do not follow this guideline will not be reviewed.
5. Proposals are to be emailed to gallery@dumboartscenter.org no later than midnight, September 12th, 2011.
7. If you have questions, please email us at gallery@dumboartscenter.org. No phone calls, please.
Selection Process
DAC will review all submissions and compile a shortlist of 10 applicants. Additional support materials, images, resumes etc. will be requested from these applicants of interest for Round II of the open call. The decision of Dumbo Arts Center is final. Applicants eligible for Round II be notified by November 1, 2012. 
Past Exhibitions from Open Call
PIGEONHOLE (Two artist)
Reina Kubota and Hang Xu
September 24 - November 14, 2010 
Nebojsa Seric-Shoba: BATTLEFIELDS (Solo)
Curated by Josh Altman
March 6 - April 25, 2010
PIXELVILLE (Two artist)
by Nivi Alroy and Shirley Shor
Curated by Peter Frank
January 9 - February 21, 2010
THE EXPERIENCE OF GREEN (Two artist)
Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen
September 25 - December 3, 2009
STRUCTURED SIMPLICITY (Group)
Curated by Felicity Hogan
June 20 - August 9, 2009
ECSTATIC TRUTH (Two artist)
Curated by Ruba Katrib
March 7 - April 26, 2009
CROSSING (Solo)
Sarah Beddington
Curated by Tania Duvergne
September 13 - November 16, 2008
HOLY HOLES: ABSOLUTE STALLS (Group)
Curated by Denise Carvalho
June 14 - August 3, 2008
(In this case, the curator was invited, but the artists were selected through an open call).
FRESH KILLS (Group)
Curated by David Kennedy Cutler
March 15 - May 4, 2008


EVENT

Secret Garden Party


Dates:
Thu Jun 16, 2011 18:00 - Thu Jun 16, 2011

Location:
Brooklyn, New York
United States of America

DAC’s “Secret Garden pARTy II” is a sequel to last year’s successful fundraiser. We will have a relaxed, pleasurable garden-themed environment (with real grass!) for guests to enjoy wine or cocktails, music, audio-scapes and a surprise or two! Art will be sold as part of the evening-long silent auction.
 
Join us for art, music, drinks and surprises in an indoor garden. Silent auction will feature work by emerging and established artists, including:
 
John Baldessari, Lea Bertucci, Todd Bourret, Alexander Calder, Scott Calhoun, Heather Cantrell, Sean Capone, Dawn Chase, Diana Cooper, Zoe Crosher, Megan Cump, Karl Erickson, Coleen Fitzgibbon, Jess Fuller, Becky Howland, Ryan Humphrey, Wade Kavanaugh, Keith Mayerson, Russell Nachman, Jill Newman, Stephen B. Nguyen, Laurie Nye, Tom Otterness, John Ensor Parker, Mac Premo, Larry Rivers, Peter Rostovsky, John Spinks, Janos Stone and more to come!
 
The Secret Garden Party Benefit Committee is Jennifer Roux, Julie Martin, Caryn Coleman, Karl Erickson, Heather Hubbs, Lisa Kim, Jen Liu and Maya Taylor.
Dumbo Arts Center is committed to be a place where artists produce ambitious new work and explore new ways of interacting with the public. Further we provide lifelong training opportunities for artists of all levels. We also produce large public events such as video_dumbo, a key component of the Dumbo Arts Festival. As a small not-for-profit, we rely on the generosity of our community to support our many programs for artists and public!
 
Dumbo Arts Center produces art exhibitions and events, as well provides life-long learning opportunities for artists of all levels. Through all we do for artists, we keep the creative spirit in Dumbo, Brooklyn and all of New York alive and thriving. This is an especially important task in our increasingly commercialized and competitive art world. As a small, nimble not-for-profit, we are able to work directly with artists to fully explore their ideas and passions outside of concerns of the market.
Online auction preview coming soon.
 
Proceeds directly benefit the creation of new art through DAC's exhibition program, and allow DAC to provide events for artists and the public free of charge. DAC's mission is to catalyze interaction between visual artists, the local community and the wider public.