Weekend of Events Starts with VIP Preview on Thursday, Reception on Friday
VIP/Press Preview: Thursday March 4th, 11 AM – 7 PM Get VIP Tickets Here
Public Opening Reception: Friday, March 5th, 7 PM – Midnight
Artlog Live Event: Saturday, March 6th, 7PM-Midnight
Open Daily: March 4th-7th, 11 AM
New York (February 25, 2010) – The 4th edition of Fountain Art Fair New York, a reckless abandon of the art fair model, will run opposite The Armory Show this March 4th -7th. Fountain will showcase 20 exhibitors and independent projects in a sprawling 10,000 sq ft venue on Pier 66 aka The Frying Pan. Fountain New York, is an alternative art exhibition known for presenting cutting-edge and independent art galleries.
Benefiting the Museum of Arts and Design, Fountain will opens its VIP and press preview on March 4th from 11 AM – 7 PM. Ticket proceeds go directly to the museum. Public access to the exhibition begins Friday March 5th at 11am there will be an evening event starting at 7pm with performances by ADULT and Depreciation Guild. Artlog Live, the digital art happening will take place Saturday March 6 with Marky Ramone from The Ramones as DJ the event starts at 7pm.
Fountain’s Friday night (March 5th) public opening reception will be full of exciting bands and performances. Fountain is proud to announce headlining band, ADULT. Internationally adored ADULT is an electro band from Detroit, Michigan that integrates vocals with drum machines, analog synths and electronic/punk elements. The band consists of husband-and-wife Adam Lee Miller and visual artist Nicola Kuperus. Also on the bill is Brooklyn’s indie rockers Depreciation Guild, members of Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Radio sponsor, 101.9 RXP, will be on site. 7pm-Midnight.
On Saturday, March 6th, Fountain hosts the new media icon ARTLOG LIVE. An evening dedicated to the rants and raves of the online tastemakers who keep us in the know with mobile updates. Live comments from the Armory Week events will be posted and projected live at Fountain via Artlog.com. To participate via Text or Twitter add #fountainny to your posts. The celebrity guest DJ for the evening will be the legendary Marky Ramone of The Ramones, 7pm-Midnight.
Amongst several art projects and exhibits presented, Fountain in association with Christina Ray Gallery, is pleased to present Idea For the Here and Now, a group exhibition of limited edition prints to benefit Transformazium, an emerging collaborative arts center in Braddock, Pennsylvania. Artists include Cara Siik Benedetto, Jacob Ciocci, David Ellis, Espo, Emma Hedditch, Ayanah Moor, Jose Parla and Swoon. For the benefit, local and internationally-renowned artists have donated a short “Idea for the here and now”: doings, imaginings, practices and interactions geared toward the transformation of resources into tangible social and economic benefits for small communities and the world at large. The ideas have been collected and designed as limited edition, hand-pulled screen prints in the Braddock Screen Printing Shop. Each signed print is available at Fountain and remains sealed in an envelope until purchased.
The Idea For the Here and Now print series represents a unique opportunity both to collect the ideas of highly-sought-after artists and to support a ground-breaking initiative to rebuild a post-industrial city on principles of collaboration, creativity, ingenuity and pure hard work. Transformazium is an active formation of artists, designers, inter-activists, fledgling farmers, visitors and residents of the 15104 area, launched by legendary artist Swoon and her collaborators in 2007. One hundred percent of proceeds from the exhibition will benefit repairs to Transformazium’s headquarters – a reclaimed, condemned church building on its way to becoming a center for arts programming and skill-building workshops. For additional information please visit: http://www.transformazium.org
Fountain Exhibitor List: Art Bazaar, New York * ArtSlant, Los Angeles * Boltax Gallery, Shelter Island * Christina Ray, New York * CREON Gallery, New York * Galerie Zeitgeist, Paris * Greg Haberny, New York * Holster Projects, London * Leo Kesting, New York * Nudashank, Baltimore *Open Ground, Brooklyn * Red Truck Gallery, New Orleans * Sara Nightingale, Shelter Island * We-Are-Familia, New York
Independent Artist Projects: Allison Berkoy, Brooklyn * Gawker Artists, New York * Miguel Paredes, Miami * Murder Lounge, Boston/New York* Seth Mathurin, New York * Temporary States, New York.
About Fountain:
“Possessed of a scrappy, youthful verve lacking in its more prestigious neighbors. Fountain was distinguished by a vintage street/self-taught aesthetic” ArtForum
Fountain was founded in 2006 as an attempt to leverage support for smaller independent galleries to gain access to larger collectors and critics. Since its inception Fountain has held 4 exhibitions in Miami, One in Chicago and is preparing for its Fourth exhibition in New York.
Fountain roots come deep within the independent Williamsburg art scene. Now in its 4th year in NYC, it has grown to represent over 20 international avant-garde galleries and projects, showcasing progressive primary-market works. Fountain offers fresh and innovative works in a brash DIY environment that runs parallel to the style of the work it represents.
Fountain’s venue, Pier 66 is a 10,000 square-foot complex with both interior and exterior exhibition areas that is adjacent to all the major New York exhibitions such as The Armory Show and Pulse New York. Fountain is sure to throw convention into the Hudson River this year.
FOUNTAIN INFORMATION:
CONTACT
T: 917.650.3760
E: info@fountainexhibit.com
http://fountainexhibit.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/fountainexhibit
LOCATION
Fountain NY 2010 Pier 66 at 26th Street NY, NY 10011
(in Hudson River Park: NO CARS WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE PARK)
DATES
General Hours: March 5 – 7; 11 AM – 7 PM
VIP/Press Preview: Thursday, March 4, 11 AM – 7 PM, benefiting the Museum of Arts & Design
Public Reception: Friday, March 5, 7 PM – midnight
ARTLOG LIVE: Saturday, March 6, 7 PM -midnight
ADMISSION
Public Weekend Pass: Friday, March 5th through Sunday, March 7th | $10
VIP/Press Preview: Thursday, March 4th | $20 in advance / $25 at door, benefiting the Museum of Arts & Design. Includes Weekend Pass and 10% discount on membership to the Museum of Arts and Design. Ticket sales directly benefit the museum and are available online at http://fountainvippreview.eventbrite.com
 – Fountain New York, the alternative art exhibition known for presenting cutting-edge and independent art galleries, sets up shop at Pier 66 for its latest installment during the Armory this March 4 – 7. Fountain is a guerrilla-style art event, dubbed by many as the “Anti Art Fair” for its brash, off-the-wall offerings of non-traditional art exhibitions in the art fair environment. Recruiting avant-garde galleries who showcase progressive primary-market works, Fountain returns for its 4th year in New York, giving gallery-goers and art enthusiasts the opportunity to see new works without traditional booths or selection juries. Fountain New York will showcase 11 cutting edge galleries and 7 private artists installations. Fountain’s venue, Pier 66 a 13,000 square-foot complex with both interior and exterior exhibition areas, is adjacent to all the major New York exhibitions. Participating galleries receive approximately 400 square feet of exhibition space, so visitors can expect massive installations of contemporary painting, sculpture, performance and new media art. http://fountainexhibit.com/fountainfotos/P1020927.jpg Fountain NY 2010 – Pier 66 at 26th St in Hudson River Park NY, NY 10011 Telephone: 917.650.3760 Email: info@fountainexhibit.com Website: http://fountainexhibit.com Dates: March 4-7; 11am–7pm VIP/Press Preview: Thursday March 4, from 11am to 7pm Reception for the public: Friday, March 5; 7pm–midnight Cost: Suggested donation of $10 at the door for all weekend access Artnet – the most widely read art site on the web – describes Fountain: “Likeability and chutzpah used to be what art was about. That, and a little guerrilla mentality, which you had at Fountain in spades. This is the place where you reminisce about the good old days, when you did it yourself, when inspiration and magic struck like a bolt from the blue. Here at Fountain, the artists and dealers are hungry and they welcome all visitors warmly.” Plum – “Extreme, grassroots, and black sheep are names that perhaps best describe Fountain. While other art exhibits are puppets to corporate culture, this show keeps it as real as they come.” Fountain New York 2010 is taking applications so if your interested in participating please visit http://fountainexhibit.com/blog/?page_id=9 to apply.){kind=link}