Wednesday, May 12, 2010

NY, New York: May 14, 2010: Willoughby Windows

Willoughby Windows v2.0:

Who:
Ad Hoc Art has lined up another spectacular roster of energetic artists from around the world, all highly regarded and ready to take their creative visions to another level.

Artists include: C.Damage, Chris Mendoza & Pablo Power, Daryll Peirce, Faust, Hellbent, Jef Aerosol, Joe Iurato, Laura Lee, LogikOne, Ron English, Skewville, and Thundercut.

When:
Friday, May 14th, 2-6pm, is the Opening Reception for the second installation of this acclaimed project.

Where:
106 Willoughby Street (not Ave), Brooklyn, NY 11201
Downtown Brooklyn

What:
Windows transforms 13 vacant storefronts into a street level gallery, bringing art directly to the community. Over 14 well known artists, all with roots in street art, have contributed to this project, most creating site specific works. This network of visual experiences can help redefine how people visiting, working and living in Downtown Brooklyn think about and interact with their environment during a time of transition.

The first exhibit, opened in July 10, 2009 with much fanfare. The windows featured works by Cannonball Press, Cycle, Dennis McNett, John Ahearn, Logan Hicks, Michael De Feo, and Morning Breath, to name a few. The exhibit was a welcome addition to the community and helped enliven the street and neighborhood. People have come from around the world to see this inspirational project and its model has been followed throughout the city and across the globe.