On September 8-9, 2012,
24 Prospect Lefferts Gardens artists will open their studios to the community as a part of the Brooklyn Museum “GO Brooklyn Art” project. Community members registered as voters can nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to open at the Brooklyn Museum on December 1, 2012.

This month, PLG arts will spotlight 24, GO PLG ARTISTS from the neighborhood.

How do you feel about being a part of “GO BROOKLYN ART”?

“I’m excited to be a part of GO Brooklyn. It gives me a much needed excuse to show my work and get feedback in order to make it better. It has been great meeting other artists in the community and networking. Studio practice can be a lonely venture sometimes.”

Is there anything about your PLG neighborhood that gives you inspiration to create?

“Brooklyn and PLG are filled with so many beautiful and resilient people. This place really feels like a community, and feeling that kind of support is instrumental to my work.”

Arianne Benford – GO PLG ARTIST
http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/Arianne
http://ariannebenford.com/

also this month…COME OUT & MEET THE ARTISTS:

On September 8-9, 2012,
24 Prospect Lefferts Gardens artists will open their studios to the community as a part of the Brooklyn Museum “GO Brooklyn Art” project. Community members registered as voters can nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to open at the Brooklyn Museum on December 1, 2012.

This month, PLG arts will spotlight 24, GO PLG ARTISTS from the neighborhood.

Moonlight on Slate, by Carrie Rubinstein

How do you feel about being a part of “GO BROOKLYN ART”?

“I am really pleased to join the 23 other artists in the neighborhood for the GO BROOKLYN ARTexhibition. On a daily basis, I don’t have the opportunity to meet the other like-minded people in the area. It’s especially exciting to have a chance to come out of our individual corners and come together in this context.”

Is there anything about your PLG neighborhood that gives you inspiration to create?

“Yes! Walks around the neighborhood mainly influence my last body of work. I wanted to hone in on areas of angles and sections of architecture I found compelling. I set myself up and drew right on site, either on the street or in the park, returning later to the studio to add value. If a viewer observes my works on paper, correlations are easy to find.”

   Carrie Rubinstein – GO PLG ARTIST
http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/carrierubinstein
http://www.tartnyc.org/carrie-rubinstein

also this month…COME OUT & MEET THE ARTISTS:

On September 8-9, 2012,
24 Prospect Lefferts Gardens artists will open their studios to the community as a part of the Brooklyn Museum “GO Brooklyn Art” project. Community members registered as voters can nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to open at the Brooklyn Museum on December 1, 2012.

This month, PLG arts will spotlight 24, GO PLG ARTISTS from the neighborhood.

How do you feel about being a part of “GO BROOKLYN ART”?

“This is one of the greatest ideas ever for Brooklyn Art and Brooklyn Artists! It’s an idea whose time has most definitely come, with so many of New York’s Artists residing here in all of Brooklyn’s many neighborhoods! I was in BWAC’s  (Brooklyn Waterfront Artist’s Coalition) first two shows back in the eighties when artists lived in the loft spaces  of DUMBO, and this idea is carrying the tradition  to the Brooklyn Museum ( where it BELONGS!)  and the myriad Brooklyn neighborhoods where serious artists reside today.”

Is there anything about your PLG neighborhood that gives you inspiration to create?

“There sure is!  Prospect Lefferts Gardens is the Montmartes-type neighborhood  of NYC. It is very French, in fact. With its rainbow of diversity, our beautiful backyard of Prospect Park, and the Botanical Garden, this neighborhood has more attractions than any other in Brooklyn.  The former Ebbets Field, just a couple of blocks from my studio, is a modern-day mythical place in American history. Jackie Robinson, in 1947, was the first African American baseball player in Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers — and that was right here: Prospect Lefferts Gardens!! This neighborhood even has a tribute to it, sung by Frank Sinatra: “There Used to Be a Ballpark”. What other neighborhood in the whole world has a tribute song about it sung by Frank Sinatra?  Under the auspices of PLG Arts, I got to paint two murals that express my fond feelings about my neighborhood. While painting them, and after they were finished, I felt so supported by our neighbors; it was pure pop – in reverse!”

   Daniel Freeman – GO PLG ARTIST
http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/danfreeman.org
http://www.danfreeman.org/

also this month…COME OUT & MEET THE ARTISTS:

On September 8-9, 2012,
24 Prospect Lefferts Gardens artists will open their studios to the community as a part of the Brooklyn Museum “GO Brooklyn Art” project. Community members registered as voters can nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to open at the Brooklyn Museum on December 1, 2012.

This month, PLG arts will spotlight 24, GO PLG ARTISTS from the neighborhood.

How do you feel about being a part of “GO BROOKLYN ART”?

“It is a treat. Showing my studio a wonderful way to demonstrate both my art and the practice of making it. As opposed to other exhibition opportunities, I have total control over how to present myself and my work. It is flattering that people what to come and see the place where work comes together.”

Is there anything about your PLG neighborhood that gives you inspiration to create?

“Where to start? This neighborhood, is full of warm people who want to communicate. I don’t feel like there is a separate arts subculture in PLG; rather its integrated. There is such an amazing mix of cultures and perspectives here. I get inspiration from daily interactions, amazing conversations, a walk in the park.”

Brian Fernandes-Halloran– GO PLG ARTIST
https://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/brianmoz

http://www.brianfh.com/

also this month…COME OUT & MEET THE ARTISTS:

On September 8-9, 2012,
24 Prospect Lefferts Gardens artists will open their studios to the community as a part of the Brooklyn Museum “GO Brooklyn Art” project. Community members registered as voters can nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to open at the Brooklyn Museum on December 1, 2012.

This month, PLG arts will spotlight 24, GO PLG ARTISTS from the neighborhood.

How do you feel about being a part of “GO BROOKLYN ART”?

“I am thrilled to be a part of Go Brooklyn Art! Brooklyn is a wonderful source of culture and inspiration. I love seeing what artist are up to and how our perceptions are expressed.”

Is there anything about your PLG neighborhood that gives you inspiration to create?

“The drummers’ circle and the lake have been backdrops to many paintings. I have painted the drummers circle life size during different seasons and times of day. There are 5 paintings that link up as one entire painting, I will show in my studio.  KDog cafe has inspired the cafe series, I’ve painted the staff and those too will be at the studio.”

Sylvia Maier– GO PLG ARTIST
http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/sylviamaier
http://www.sylviamaier.com/

On September 8-9, 2012,
24 Prospect Lefferts Gardens artists will open their studios to the community as a part of the Brooklyn Museum “GO Brooklyn Art” project. Community members registered as voters can nominate artists for inclusion in a group exhibition to open at the Brooklyn Museum on December 1, 2012.

This month, PLG arts will spotlight 24, GO PLG ARTISTS from the neighborhood.

How do you feel about being a part of “GO BROOKLYN ART”?

“I am very excited to be a part of this project. I think it is a great idea and hope that it becomes an annual event.”

Is there anything about your PLG neighborhood that gives you inspiration to create?

“This neighborhood is an endless source of inspiration for me. I find it visually stunning and filled with character. I am also surrounded by creative caring people, who support and inspire me at every step.”

Maria Doubrovskaia– GO PLG ARTIST
http://www.gobrooklynart.org/studio/mariadoubrovskaia
http://mariadoubrovskaia.blogspot.com/

Date:  Friday Aug 24th  Time:  8:00-9:00pm

Location: INKWELL JAZZ COMEDY CAFE
Address: 408 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn NY 11225

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Date:  Friday Aug 31st   Time:  7:30-8:30pm

Location: LINCOLN PARK TAVERN

Address: 49 Lincoln Road, Brooklyn NY 11225