Hello
Have you seen Brooklyn’s grandest example of Public Artwork? It was built on a framework designed by our fellow artists, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. They felt that social reform could be achieved through art. Nobody is aware…
Join us free Thursday JUNE 3rd for BAP's May member exhibition and the continuation of our collaborative drawing sessions. As usual we'll have drink specials and tastings of New Italian/American cuisine at the bar, complements of Chef/Owner Paul Vicino.This month we're proud to feature a range of exceptional member artists from various backgrounds and locations. Works include illustrations, paintings, mixed media and are available for purchase.At every monthly exhibition, guests are given pens,…See More
September 25, 2009 at 6pm to September 27, 2009 at 7pm
We're proud to once again be a part of the Art Under the Bridge Festival, Brooklyn's biggest art festival where 10,00+ art enthusiasts take over the streets of DUMBO for free open studio tours, live performance art, open galleries and special exhibitions.This year is BAP's biggest yet with a kickin DUMBO Art House party Saturday night, and…See More
Hello
Have you seen Brooklyn’s grandest example of Public Artwork? It was built on a framework designed by our fellow artists, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. They felt that social reform could be achieved through art. Nobody is aware it exists. Development may eclipse it. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Arch_and_EmpireSB_-_Grand_Army_Plaza_Brooklyn.jpg
The Empire State Building is framed inside and bisects Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. http://www.rfkessler.com/coincidenceColor.pdf
Protecting and promoting this work-in-progress, begun before the Civil War ended, is now up to today’s artists. We can raise public awareness and save this massive and unknown Public Artwork. If you can, forward the links to artists, politicos, media and civilians – Thanks - Richard