C To Kingston-Throop: A Bed-Stuy Art Residency Exhibition
FEATURED ARTISTS
Ahmad George | Aliyah Bonnette | Amy Fisher Price | Don't Fret | Hugo Girl | Juan Arango Palacios | Julie Shenkelberg | Masha R Fard | Sheryo | The Yok | William Irving Singer | Yarrow Slaps
La MaMa Galleria is honored to present "C to Kingston-Throop", an exhibition featuring the works of twelve accomplished alumni of Bed-Stuy Art Residency. These amazing artists have brought life into their craft through their dedicated work ethic and distinctive artistic voices. Each artist has a deeply rooted and personal connection to their work, which radiates an enriching authentic emotive power. Their narratives are informed by their individual journey through various life situations, speaking on their personal growth and their ability to navigate and contribute to the contemporary art landscape. The participating artists are esteemed alumni of the Bed Stuy Art Residency, based in Brooklyn, NY.
Their work has been displayed in galleries, museums, art fairs and has received awards and recognition around the world. This exhibition opens Thursday, July 6, from 6–9PM and will be Bed-Stuy Art Residency’s first group exhibition with their artists.
Join us on July 15th, 1-3 pm, for an artists meet and greet with some of the artists from the C To Kingston Throop exhibition. Engage with our alumni artists, discuss their evolution since their time at Bed Stuy Art Residency, and delve into their artistic journeys. This intimate meet-and-greet offers a unique opportunity to understand their process and the stories behind their art. Don't miss this enriching experience, curated to foster free expression and memorable interactions.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Ahmad George | Aliyah Bonnette | Amy Fisher Price | Don't Fret | Hugo Girl | Juan Arango Palacios | Julie Shenkelberg | Masha R Fard | Sheryo | The Yok | William Irving Singer | Yarrow Slaps
ABOUT BED-STUY ART RESIDENCY
Bed Stuy Art Residency provides artists a month-long opportunity to live, work and explore New York City. Offering living space, studio, and a stipend, it holds space for artists to explore their artistic practice. Rooted in compassion for artist struggles and a deep love of art, our family-run (Kathy Kupka, Erwin Bakx, Marshall Kupka-Moore) initiative ensures a supportive, inspiring environment. We foster diversity, cultural exchange, and community engagement, with a vision to empower artists globally through mentorship and resource provision.
ABOUT LA MAMA GALLERIA
Founded in 1984, La Galleria is a nonprofit gallery committed to nurturing experimentation in the visual arts. La Galleria encourages an active dialogue between new media, performance, the plastic and visual arts, curatorial projects, and educational initiatives. It serves the East Village community by offering diverse programming to an inter-generational audience, and expanding the parameters of a traditional gallery space. As a non-profit, La Galleria is able to provide artists and curators with unique exhibition opportunities that are largely out of reach in a commercial gallery setting.
La MaMa Galleria
Founded in 1984, La Galleria is a nonprofit gallery committed to nurturing experimentation in the visual arts. La Galleria encourages an active dialogue between new media, performance, the plastic and visual arts, curatorial projects, and educational initiatives. It serves the East Village community by offering diverse programming to an inter-generational audience, and expanding the parameters of a traditional gallery space. As a non-profit, La Galleria is able to provide artists and curators with unique exhibition opportunities that are largely out of reach in a commercial gallery setting.