Mile-long annual public art exhibition documented in full color 52-page catalog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —
August 31, 2010, Beacon NY — The month-long exhibition of Windows on Main Street 2010 in Beacon, NY, will wrap up on Saturday, September 11 at Zuzu’s Coffeeshop at 453 Main Street, Beacon, 4pm–6pm. Along with informal conversation with the participating artist and businesses of the annual exhibition, this closing reception will feature the unveiling and signing of the first-ever catalog of the project.
The 52-page book includes forewards by Windows on Main Street co-founders Christopher Albert and Karlos Carcamo, an introduction by 2010 curator Katy Peace, and four-color photography of each of the 24 art installations, accompanied by the artists’ statement. A digital copy of the book is available for preview at http://beaconwindows.blogspot.com.
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 Windows on Main Street in Beacon, NY Opened August 14, 2010
Mile-long annual public art exhibition unites art & commerce
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And click here for the Google Map.
July 21, 2010, Beacon NY — Windows on Main Street is a unique and exciting public art project entering it’s sixth year in Beacon, New York.
Each summer, local artists engage with Main Street businesses to create a month-long art exhibition displayed in storefront windows located along our mile-long Main Street.
“Windows on Main Street creates opportunity for local artists to interact with the Beacon community,” says Katy Peace, an organizer of the event. “People really look forward to discovering what new perspective our artists bring to the concept of commerce in a small town.”
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CALL FOR ARTISTS:
This event focuses on site specific/site responsive installations created for the storefronts along Beacon's Main street. The installations will run from August 14th (to coincide with Beacon's monthly 2nd Saturday art celebration) through September 11th. Artists are responsible for installing, uninstalling, and any clean up required. All artwork must be family friendly, and artists must get final approval for any installations from their assigned store owner.
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Last Chance to see the art installations for Windows on Main St. in Beacon. Also, join us for the Windows on Main Street Closing Events Saturday afternoon at Zuzu's Coffeehouse.
Windows on Main Street
Saturday, September 12, 2009
12:00-2:00pm Artist Discussion
02:00-4:00pm Closing Reception
at Zuzu's Coffeehouse
453 Main Street
Beacon NY
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WINDOWS ON MAIN STREET! Beacon, NY (August 8th - September 12th 2009)
Annual exhibit of artist created, site responsive installations located in storefronts along Beacon's Main Street. http://www.beaconwindows.blogspot.com/
As part of the Opening Day Festivities for Windows on Main Street, Beacon we invite you to attend a
Panel Discussion:
“Public Art, the Economy and Our Community”
Saturday, August 8th, 2009, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman St., Beacon, NY
Join local and regional professionals in a discussion about Public Art and its effect on the local economy and the various ways Public Art pertains to the community.
Steven Evans, Assistant Director of Dia Foundation at Dia:Beacon
Sara Pasti, Director of Samuel Dorsky Museum & Beacon Councilwoman
Cabot Parsons, Chairperson of Beacon Arts & Cultural Development Committee
Garin Baker, Orange County Arts Council
Christopher Albert, Artist/Co-Founder Windows on Main Street
Dan Wiese, Open Space Gallery/Electric Windows
(Let us know if you're coming at:
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, or by calling (845)765-1629)
Opening Reception
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Chill Wine Bar, 173 Main Street, Beacon, NY
Featuring the chill groove of K. Erik Ino & James. Come meet the artists of Windows on Main Street!
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