growing visibility, network and self reliance for artists
The artists and works selected for the “Selfie Cult, the new pop art?” are featured in the photos. The paint days were July 26/27 2015.
The next round of murals are examining the theme of SELFIES.
Defining our cultural moment, a current viral documenting style with self reference if not narcissism, does the selfie represent today’s pop art?
Your proposal for artwork, illustration, installation on these walls in regards to the Selfie Cult is welcome,
send a submission to artsinactionny@gmail.com
submission deadline: July 12, 2015
Size limitations: 8 feet wide, 12 feet high or less, square images can be 6′ x 6′
Paint Days: July 26, 27 You need to be able to paint during these 2 days, no exception. If you own a 8-10ft ladder and can bring it, please let us know.
No paints are provided as of yet. With a fundraiser this can change.
Join 20 + artists at this outdoor gallery, Urban wall where curated themes meet graffiti writers, street art and a visual dialogue.
At the MORGAN WALLS Bushwick 20 artists brought their expressions or renderings about the FEMALE:
Icons, characters, portraits, emotions, words.
FEMALES Opening reception
May 22, 6pm – 8 pm
Morgan Ave x Harrison Place x Knickerbocker Ave, next to Morgan Ave L train stop.
light refreshments, afterparty at Kings County Bar
Arts in Action Bushwick presents Morgan Walls, art on walls in the public space, the Mural Project with rotating themes and exhibits every 4 months.
Call for mural artists:
ARTS IN ACTION BUSHWICK presents : Walls at the Morgan L train stop,
on Morgan and Harrison, surrounding the All American cement plant. PRIME BUSHWICK LOCATION !!
Walls are 12ft tall, cinder block, approximately 80 ft long on Morgan Ave, and 30 ft long on Harrison Place, a prime corner at the Morgan L train exit.
We have 21 spaces for artists for each 4 month theme/installation
Theme 1) Women portraits: proposals due april 5, 2015
images of women who inspire, women of achievement, women of specific and personal meaning to the artist, women activists, women of your imagination
Theme 2) to be announced, period august – november
theme 3) your own expression, dec – march
you need:
-your own paint, brushes, tools, spray paint, wheat paste, paper
-materials if other than paint
-a description printed out with your name, artist statement about the piece, your links as instagram handles, website
-you agree to maintain your mural with touch ups, removal of items for next artist
we have:
tall ladder, tarp for sidewalk, generator, lights if working at night
Murals will rotate exhibits every 4 months, offering local artists in the Bushwick/Brooklyn/ NYC area great visibility and mural surface. Themes will vary, curatorial proposals are welcome.
please send your proposal to Uta, email: utaartandculture@gmail.com
To DONATE a tax deductible contribution, paint, sealers, rollers, brushes, ladders and small scaffold please send a check made out to Arts in Action Corporation, mail to Uta Brauser, 240 Broadway #204, Brooklyn NY 11211
or email for materials pick up.
Arts in Action Organization 