New York Arts Practicum

WEEK 8: July 28th, 2017

The last day of the Practicum ended with a dinner in Central Park. We shared our food, support, and thoughts on one another’s artistic development and experiences over the course of the program. Whether it was encountering a new city and its challenges, improving art practice and work, or connecting with others, participants were glad to have been a part of such a journey—we were all grateful for the Program and the opportunities that transpired from it.

WEEK 4: Friday June 30th

An exciting day. NYAP started with a site visit to Harlem: Columbia’s Lenfest Center. Here, this University exhibited ‘Uptown’,  a new Triennial featuring artists who live and work in Upper Manhattan. 

Participants then ended the day with a visit to Gavin Brown’s Enterprise and viewing the Brian Belott show. Belott has been collecting children’s art and is showcasing them in this current exhibit.

WEEK 3: June 23rd, 2017

Friday began with a visit to artist, Christopher Willauer’s studio. He shared with us his most recent exhibition, “It is you who awakens me,” and was open in telling us the context of his work. We very much appreciated Christopher’s honesty and thoughtfulness when speaking about his art pieces and enjoyed the insightful advice he gave to us emerging artists.

WEEK 2: June 16th, 2017

Artist Amy Khoshbin at Safe Gallery and studio speaks about her practice: a merging of performance, video, costume, collage work, and comedy. Amy shares with us how humor allows for a human connection and gets individuals engaged. 

WEEK 1: June 9th, 2017

Friday began with visits to several Chelsea Galleries; an exhibition of Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s work was among one of them. Exiting the David Zwirner Gallery, artspracticum gathered outside in a discussion that further explored the context of the work:

While the gallery’s press release provided a description of the Gonzalez-Torres’s pieces, there wasn’t mention of the artist’s lover—relative to longevity and the aids crisis. The idea of the take aways being replenished and how their weight as a mark of a person’s well being, was not heard through the opening reception’s writing.

artspracticum visit artist Leon Reid IV at his Greenpoint, Brooklyn studio. 

“Make sure you respect your time and energy enough as artists to understand the business side of your practice.”

#TBT As we finish up our last week of the New York Arts Practicum 2015, it seems like a good time to think back to our very first visit with artist @rafaelrozendaal at @newinc in early June! 

Artist and activist Dread Scott invites artspracticum to his Brooklyn studio to discuss his political practice. As a non-market based art practitioner, we find out how Dread has been able to maintain his career in New York while remaining committed to his social practice.

artspracticum visit Jennifer and Kevin McCoy at their studio and gallery- auxiliaryprojects in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. 

Artist Danielle Tegeder in her studio with artspracticum.

Joshua Citarella ( joshuacitrusella ) at his solo exhibition- Rez, currently on view at Higher Pictures.

Week 8 - August 01, 2014  The last day of NYAP began with a trip to artist B. Wurtz's studio. B. Wurtz talked about his experiences at Cal Arts with Baldessari, his collections of everyday objects, and the many sculptures found throughout his home.  After, students met with Director of Percent for Art, Sara Reisman. Reisman shared some of her favorite projects and talked about her experiences collaborating with artists.