Posts tagged with ‘NYFA’

  • Images from Off the Block

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    Thank you so much for those who came to see the show in Southampton.  And thanks to all the people who have worked so hard to make it happen, the show turned out to be splendid.  Here are some images from the show.

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    #74, painted resin, 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 57 inches, 2010-13
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    #74, painted resin, 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 57 inches, 2010-13
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    #74 (detail), painted resin, 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 57 inches, 2010-13
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    #74, painted resin, 24 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 57 inches, 2010-13
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    A piece by Claire Watson, what would the ancestors say, 2013-14, leather gloves, thread, 32 x 48 inches
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    A piece by Claire Watson, what would the ancestors say (detail), 2013-14, leather gloves, thread, 32 x 48 inches
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    #79 with Andreas Rentsch’s X-ray film mural.

    X-Ray by Andreas Rentsch

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    #79 with Andreas Rentsch’s X-ray film mural.X-Ray by Andreas Rentsch
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    #79 with Andreas Rentsch’s X-ray film mural.X-Ray by Andreas Rentsch
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    #79 with Andreas Rentsch’s X-ray film mural.X-Ray by Andreas Rentsch
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    #81, 2011-2013, painted resin, 24 x 54 x 25 inches
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    #81, 2011-2013, painted resin, 24 x 54 x 25 inches
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    #81, 2011-2013, painted resin, 24 x 54 x 25 inches
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    #76, 2011-13, oil, resin, wax and wood, 46″ x 37″ x 31″
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    #76, 2011-13, oil, resin, wax and wood, 46″ x 37″ x 31″
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    #76, 2011-13, oil, resin, wax and wood, 46″ x 37″ x 31″
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    Off the Block
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    An exhibition of work
    by NYFA Fellows curated by NYFA director of program and curator David C. Terry
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    Opening Reception:
    Saturday, June 28, 5:00 PM
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    Exhibition Dates: June 26 – July 20, 2014
    Location: Southampton Center
    25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968
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    Gallery Hours: 12:00 -6:00 PM on Thursday, 12:00-8:00 PM Friday and Saturday; 12:00-5:00 PM on Sunday.Participating Artists
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    Hiroyuki Hamada
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    About NYFA
    NYFA’s Artists’ Fellowships, awarded in fifteen different disciplines over a three-year period are $7,000 cash awards made to individual originating artists living and working in the state of New York for unrestricted use. Artists’ Fellowships are not project grants but are intended to fund an artist’s vision or voice, regardless of the level of his or her artistic development.
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    NYFA’s Curatorial Services offer organizations, corporations, and individuals the opportunity to integrate contemporary art into their offices, headquarters, or homes. Over the past forty years, NYFA has established lasting relationships with thousands of visual, literary, and performing artists working in all disciplines and styles. NYFA’s in house curator will help potential collectors forge similar, and equally positive, relationships with current or former Fellows. Whether large or small, permanent or temporary, for a courtyard or office, NYFA’s curators will work with you and your organization to ensure you receive the absolute best work for your space and needs. Please click here for a list of NYFA Curatorial projects. For information contact David Terry at dterry@nyfa.org.
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    New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) was founded in 1971 to empower artists at critical stages in their creative lives. Each year we provide over $1 million in cash grants to individuals and small organizations. Artspire, our fiscal sponsorship program, is the largest and most established in the country and helps artists and organizations raise and manage over $3.5 million annually. Our NYFA Learning programs provide thousands of artists with professional development training and our website, NYFA.org, received over 1.5 million unique visitors last year and has information about more than 9,000 opportunities and resources available to artists in all disciplines.
  • Art for People: NYFA’s A & AE

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    It’s no surprise that as an artist I believe art is good.  Not just paintings or
    sculptures but anything that can make me see new possibilities, open my eyes
    to new realities and make me feel some sort of awe inspiring flow that’s
    bigger than my usual self.  And simply put, there are amazing things out there
    that make me say “wow, I’m glad to be alive to see that!”.  But actually getting
    out and trying to help artists to make things is a tricky matter; especially
    when it’s done publicly.  When I see people debating about it, I feel helpless.
    I have no words to say if someone claims that we have more urgent issues
    than people having fun listening to music or painting pictures.  And how
    do you decide what’s good for people and what’s not?

    That’s why it’s so refreshing and encouraging to see people just going
    ahead and doing what they believe by clever ideas and practical solutions.
    Last year I had such a moment when I got to know about
    the Artists & Audiences Exchange program of New York Foundation for the Arts.
    It’s a part of their grant program which basically give away money to selected
    applicants.  But they tell the selected applicants that the part of their money
    will be given only if they make up a public program for the people in NY state.

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    OK, so when I got the money from NYFA last year, my response was, “Ah,
    what? It’s not a free money?  I don’t get it.  They are not just giving it to me?
    What???.”.  Well, that was just before I realized the cleverness and significance
    of the program.  It’s so great to know that there are smart, capable people
    looking after arts out there.  Thank you NYFA.

    After thinking about the program for a few months I decided to give a talk at a
    local library, Hampton Library, in Bridgehampton, NY.  Its building has just
    gotten an extensive renovation and the director of the library has been very
    positive and welcoming about the idea (my wife used to work there!).  So the
    talk is going to be on Saturday May 15th 3:00PM.  I will be talking about my
    sculpture making process with lots of images.  It’ll be relaxed, informal and
    hopefully fun.  Please let the library know if you are interested in attending.
    I will see you there if you are around!

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    Contact information for the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton
    Facebook Page for the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton
    Hiroyuki Hamada is a 2009 Artist Fellowship recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).  This presentation is co-sponsored by Artists & Audience Exchange, a NYFA public program.