Palmetto A.I.R. (Artists In Residence)
Artists' Collective • 130 Palmetto Street, Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.A.

Join us for the
2008 BUSHWICK OPEN STUDIOS & ARTS FESTIVAL
on June 7 & 8

The Palmetto A.I.R. Gallery will be free & open to the public
Saturday & Sunday, Noon - 7:00pm
getting here
Diane Smith sculpture, video
Christopher Hicks mixed media
Dierdre synek watercolors
Shawn Kelloway mixed media
James Paladino mixed media
Sean-Michael Fleming assemblages website
And don't miss these great events, occurring concurrently:
Come embrace, explore, and expose your creative side at the ART CIRCUS!

This free public event will feature a variety of workshops for all age groups, roving entertainment, an outdoor art gallery, music, and food.

Area artists are encouraged to display their artwork in the outdoor gallery - or even host a workshop!

FREE!
Hope Gardens Community Center, 422 Central Ave
(between Palmetto & Woodbine Sts.)
Noon - 6pm
Interested in displaying your artwork - or leading a workshop? Contact us immediately!
Informational meeting TUESDAY JUNE 3 7PM @ Hope Gardens
Day-of-event art drop-off: 11am

UPDATE (5.28.08): A hot lineup of live acts has been confirmed, with the Latin rock two bands (Gardenias and SoulAdikts),and sexy "hip hop afficionada" Sage! Also on hand will be roving entertainment from The Cosmic Bicycle Theatre, and Modern Gypsies!
Palmetto A.I.R.'s second annual ART-B-Q! promises to be a great day to mingle & munch, listen to some cool live music - and take in and talk about ART!

Gallery opens at noon, the grill gets fired up at 2, live music and other performances start at 4. Admission is free, food is cheap (but tasty!).

The expansive Palmetto A.I.R. Gallery features the varied creative works of resident artists Sean-Michael Fleming, Christopher Hicks, Shawn Kelloway, James Paladino, Diane Smith, and Deirdre Synek.

The group show on display ranges from acrylic light sculpture to video to found object assemblages to watercolors to avant-garde embroidery.

Musical guests & performers TBA (last year's were GREAT!) - please check back soon.

GETTING HERE

J Train to Gates Ave - or - L Train to Myrtle / Wyckoff
J Train: Exit at Gates Ave; make a u-turn at bottom of stairs. Palmetto St is ahead of you, across from McDonald's. Turn left onto Palmetto and walk 2.5 blocks. L Train: Exit at Myrtle / Wyckoff Aves
Palmetto St is next to the KFC.
Walk 5.5 big blocks to 130 Palmetto.

LOOK FOR THE RICKETY WATER TOWER!
Navigational aides: Google Maps • HopStop


More about the festival: Official BOS Festival Website