LOVE/DESIRE ART OPENING POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 4th, 2010

DUE TO TODAYS STORM WE AT GALLERY 364 REGRET TO POSTPONE OUR OPENING EVENT UNTIL THURSDAY MARCH 4TH, WHEN WE ALL CAN HAVE A SAFE COMMUTE TO THE GALLERY. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL HERE. THANKS EVERYONE!!!!

THURSDAY, FEB. 25th, 2010 7PM-10PM

Please join us at Gallery 364 "Bay Ridge's First Art Gallery & Studio" for our Feb. Competition LOVE/DESIRE. OUR GUEST JUDGES ARE: PAINTER DAVID JON KASSAN, AND PHOTOGRAPHERS ANTHONY ALMEIDA, & GARY HELLER.

WINNING ARTWORK FROM OUR "HUMOR" SHOW WILL ALSO BE ON DISPLAY.

Be sure to stop off on the porch for a free massage demo with massage therapist Christine Hernandez from The Green Spa & Wellness Center.

Noshes Provided by Ming Yu and Chris Chou at Gyotaku Sushi & Pierre of Circles & Canteena.

$5 suggested donation at door. (noone will be turned away) Recieve a free raffle ticket w/donation for a chance to win a couples massage (a $200 value). Prizes donated by The Green Spa and Wellness Center and HOM.

OPENING FEB 25TH ART COMPETITION LOVE/DESIRE GUEST JUDGES, PAINTER DAVID JON KASSAN, PHOTOGRAPHER ANTHONY ALMEIDA, & PHOTOGRAPHER GARY HELLER.

Anthony Almeida, Photographer

“Circles of the Heart—A Photographers Journey Through Time and Place”

One never knows exactly what affect a photograph will have; they are, in a sense, the “wishbones of time.” The larger part, the captured wish-- the image, hardly more than a collaboration of pixels or a silver sensitized piece of paper, yet, a symbol, abstract and resonant, ready to give deeper meaning to the “smaller” part left behind. I have always recognized the beauty, meaning and excitement inherent in “everyday” people and events. For me the still photograph is in a sense a catalyst for thought; it freezes the moment and allows us a form of privileged proximity to situations and events. It allows us to carry the moment with us.

“Circles of the Heart” was a photo essay, which began in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It was my intention to promote healing and understanding in Crown Heights by introducing my subjects by way of everyday encounters as individuals, rather than by stereotypical, faceless symbols of Black, White, Jew, Moslem, Asian, Hispanic, sometimes presented by the media. As time went on, the “Circle…” has widened to embrace people of all lands. It is my belief that intercultural understanding is the cornerstone of world peace. When cultures stop trying to understand one another, horrific things begin to happen. The present spirit of humanism ushered in by Barak Obama’s Presidency is, in a sense, a validation of so much of what my work has been striving to achieve, in focusing upon the ever widening “Circles of the Heart”

It is my hope that my photographic work --whether it be chance street encounters close to home, in Crown Heights. Brooklyn, or at the mouth of the Amazon-- will introduce my subjects, not only as individuals in the context of their diverse lives and communities but also as ambassadors of the human spirit.

Anthony Almeida’s photographic work was in many ways fueled by his childhood experiences in Brazil, his father’s homeland. When he arrived there at the age of six, family, friends, and outsiders, who derived from different racial, religious, and cultural groups, confronted him. Despite initial bewilderment, he quickly felt quite comfortable. Their “differences” seemed to present few barriers. “I just remember having good feelings about people who looked different. I try to draw from those feelings of connectedness when I approach my photography and my life.”

Anthony is a fine arts photographer, educator and photo-documentarian, who studied with Lisette Modell. He spent many years teaching English and photography in a high school in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. His photographic work is extremely diversified, and he has been the recipient of numerous awards. His work has been shown in national and international shows, and is in private, personal and educational collections.

More recently, (Nov. 4, 2009), his "Victory Kiss--Times Square" photograph gained international attention. It was used to introduce the Barack and Michelle Obama feature story in the new york Times Magazine and on the front page of the International Herald Tribune. The Courrier Japon, Tokyo's premier monthly news magazine also published it in January with the Obama "First Marriage" story.

When not teaching, he is often involved with photographic projects that are personally meaningful. One of Anthony’s photographic passions is “street photography,” and he considers the street to be, “the greatest stage of all," wherein position juxtaposition and sensitivity sometimes conspire to make the fleeting moment eternal.

-http://www.AnthonyAlmeidaphotographer.com Phone-917-804-2131

OPENING FEB 25TH ART COMPETITION LOVE/DESIRE GUEST JUDGES, PAINTER DAVID JON KASSAN, PHOTOGRAPHER ANTHONY ALMEIDA, & PHOTOGRAPHER GARY HELLER.

Gary Heller, Photographer

Gary was born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in Brooklyn, New York where he currently resides. At an early age his creative spark was kindled by his mother Eleanor, who is an artist. As a young boy, he can remember sitting by her side as she worked on her paintings. She would explain to him the how and why of what it was she was doing.

Throughout the years he spent countless hours drawing, painting, model building, designing and crafting furniture, playing guitar in clubs and attending New York Technical College and trade schools. His interest in the technical aspect of things was apparent.

Gary's photography has often been described by his peers with such adjectives as "unusual," "dark," "foreboding," "unique”. A fellow photographer and friend has used the term "pleasantly strange". That description sums it up best for him as he strives for strange, yet pleasing compositions. He is active in discussions and forums, shows and exhibitions and is recognized by his peers as having a unique style and eye for composition. He has been a featured artist and guest judge at Gallery 364 as well as being a Featured Artist in the summer group show of 2007 (BIG) put on by the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition. His works have also taken "Best in Show" at various juried competitions.
Garys photography of barns has earned him a Grand Prize in the Historical Ithacas 2009 barn survey competition. His New York Water Towers are featured in the Warner Bros epic television series "V" on the ABC television network. He is currently a spokesperson and "Artist in Residence" for the Kim Crawford Wines Artist lounge program.

Photography enables him to combine his interests and love of the technical side of the craft with his passions for creativity and expression.

Gary is a self-taught photographer and finds the medium to best fit his needs and vision. www.garyheller.com

OPENING FEB 25TH ART COMPETITION LOVE/DESIRE GUEST JUDGES, PAINTER DAVID JON KASSAN, PHOTOGRAPHER ANTHONY ALMEIDA, & PHOTOGRAPHER GARY HELLER.

Following his initial drawing studies at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, David attended Syracuse University in New York, where he studied under the auspices of Jerome Witkin, Robert Dacey, and Sarah McCoubrey learning a complete painter should have a strong grasp of the picture making process and a well thought out concept behind a painting. While earning his B.F.A, he was able to take advantage of the school's exceptional Art History Department, and on completion of his degree, moved to Brooklyn to continue his studies at The National Academy of Design and the Art Students League of New York, where he had the good fortune to study with a number of artists whom he respects, including: Aaron Shikler, Mary Beth Mackenzie, David Levine, William Behnkin, Harvey Dinnerstein, Burton Silverman, Steven Assael, and Costa Vavagiakis.

His honors and awards from Arts organizations and magazines include: The National Academy of Design School of Fine Art, The Portrait Society of America, The Art Students League of New York, The Artist's Magazine, The Society of Illustrators, and Communication Arts, The Newington-Cropsey Foundation's Travel Award, which enabled him to enrich his Art History studies with classes in Italian Renaissance from the British Institute in Florence, Italy. While there, he assembled his thoughts and sketches into a limited edition book titled "Lentamente Italia". David currently writes an ongoing feature for Drawing magazine on anatomy and also contributes to myamericanartist.com. Recently his work has graced the covers of American Artist's Drawing Magazine(winter 09) as well as Australia's contemporary art publication Emtpy Magazine. David's work is currently featured in Die Gestalten's recent showcase book of young contemporary artists called The Upset.

He has lectured at Universities and schools around the nation including The Rochester Institute of Technology, Western Illinois University, Syracuse University, The National Academy School of Fine Art, and The University of Alabama, The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. He has taught painting workshops at The National Academy of Design and the Salmagundi Center of American Art, NYC. David teaches international workshops as well, including stops in Australia with the Practicing Artists Network (PAN) in Byron Bay and in Portugal with the Artistas Sociedade de Faro. He has also served on the faculty of the Andreeva Portrait Academy, Santa Fe, The Scottsdale Artists School, Scottsdale, AZ and the Richeson School of Art, Kimberly, WI.
Exhibitions include: The United Nations in New York, Gallery Henoch, The Park Avenue Armory, The National Academy of Design Museum of Fine Art, Gallery 1199, The Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, and The Salmagundi Club and nationally at the Mobile Museum of Art, AL, Art Chicago, The San Francisco International Art Exposition, Los Angeles Art Show, The Museum of American Illustration, Huntington House Museum, and The Wethersfield Museum.

David's work has been placed in important collections domestically and worldwide, most notably; the collections of the Art Students League of New York, The Bhammer Family of Mumbai, India, Seven Bridges Foundation, Greenwich, CT, The Howard A. Tullman Collection, Chicago, IL,

David Jon Kassan is currently represented by Gallery Henoch, New York. To see David's work online please go to http://davidkassan.com

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IT"S OFFICIAL OUR GUEST JUDGES FOR OUR FEB 25TH ART COMPETITION THEMED LOVE/DESIRE ARE: PAINTER DAVID JON KASSAN AND PHOTOGRAPHER ANTHONY ALMEIDA.

FEBRUARY 25th, 2010 ART & PHOTO COMPETITION

CALLING ALL EMERGING ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS

GALLERY 364 FEBRUARY ART COMPETITION LOVE/DESIRE

ENTRY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21ST, 2010
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Gallery 364 "Bay Ridge's First Fine Arts Gallery" is pleased to go forth with our February Art Competition, entitled "LOVE/DESIRE". We believe in giving just a keyword/s to our artists and see what they come forward with in terms of visual artwork. If you are interested in submitting work for this competition (all mediums accepted), for consideration please call Georgine for an appointment to show your work, or email jpegs for review. No URL's please. You will be notified by email of acceptance. And we look forward to seeing you at our opening reception. The entry fee is $25.00 per piece, for work accepted, with a limit of 4 pieces per artist. All art must be ready to hang. All art will be for sale. Gallery 364 retains 30% of all sales. Gallery 364 will award: One "Best In Show" $150 Prize (Winners will be announced at Opening Reception) One "Honorable Mention" $50 Prize Deadline for submissions: Sunday Feb 21st, 2010 Artists Opening Reception: Thursday, Feb 25th, 2010 Contact Georgine for more info: Gallery 364 364 72nd Street Brooklyn, NY 11209 917-767-3848

GALLERY 364 ART OPENING THEMED LOVE/DESIRE YOU ARE INVITED!
DATE: FEBRUARY 25TH, 2010
TIME: 7PM-10PM
LOCATION: 364 72ND STREET
BY SUBWAY: 'R' TRAIN TO BAY RIDGE AVE.(69th st.)

Brooklyn Gallery Hop Bus Tour at Gallery 364 in Bay Ridge
by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 11-25-2009

The “SmArt Brooklyn Gallery Hop” bus tour of several galleries by Brooklyn Tourism this past weekend included that cultural institution’s first stop in Bay Ridge occasioned by a visit to the unique and popular Gallery 364 on 72nd Street. In first photo gallery founder owner Georgine Benvenuto sees people onto trolley bus at corner of Fourth Avenue. Earlier visitors, in second photo, browsed Gallery 364 enjoying the high-quality exhibition on display. Gallery 364 has made Bay Ridge a “must-visit art destination since 2007 thanks to a growing community of artists and photographers making Gallery 364 a smart art stop for browsers and buyers!” according to a regular 364 patron.
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smART TOUR BAY RIDGE

Brooklyn Gallery Hop Bus Tour at Gallery 364 in Bay Ridge
by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 11-25-2009

The “SmArt Brooklyn Gallery Hop” bus tour of several galleries by Brooklyn Tourism this past weekend included that cultural institution’s first stop in Bay Ridge occasioned by a visit to the unique and popular Gallery 364 on 72nd Street. In first photo gallery founder owner Georgine Benvenuto sees people onto trolley bus at corner of Fourth Avenue. Earlier visitors, in second photo, browsed Gallery 364 enjoying the high-quality exhibition on display. Gallery 364 has made Bay Ridge a “must-visit art destination since 2007 thanks to a growing community of artists and photographers making Gallery 364 a smart art stop for browsers and buyers!” according to a regular 364 patron.
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Questions? Comments? Sound off to the Editor
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© Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2009 All materials posted on BrooklynEagle.com are protected by United States copyright law. Just a reminder, though -- It’s not considered polite to paste the entire story on your blog. Most blogs post a summary or the first paragraph,( 40 words) then post a link to the rest of the story. That helps increase click-throughs for everyone, and minimizes copyright issues. So please keep posting, but not the entire article. arturc at att.net

GALLERY 364 TOUR OF FOUR