Bushwick Open Studios 2017: What To See And When To Go

BUSHWICK — Step into the art world this weekend, when the neighborhood’s resident painters, photographers, performers and more will open their doors for the 11th annual Bushwick Open Studios.

More than a hundred studios in Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, and Williamsburg will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Organizers Arts in Bushwick have also arranged for a couple of parties and events to compliment the studio walk. Check out Patch’s guide to just a few of the many events and exhibits to explore. And be sure to subscribe to the Bushwick Patch newsletter for daily updates on news and events.

Events:

Opening night of Seeking Space at Beyond Studios NYC

• Where: 272 Seigel Street
• When: Friday night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• What: A massive exhibit with more than 200 participating artists specializing in various mediums.

Graham Avenue Art Walk

• Where: Graham Avenue
• When: Saturday and Sunday
• What: Graham Avenue storefronts will display work from local artists.

Art Trucks!

• Where: Outside the House Of Yes at 2 Wyckoff Ave.
• When: Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• What: It’s experiential are on the go. Guests will be invited to step into the following: the Vagina Truck, the Kaleidoscope Truck, the Velco Sumo Wrestling Truck and Laser Maze Mission Impossible.

“Deface vs Displace” Curated by Color Scenes and Bushwick Street Art

• Where: The Bushwick Street Art Gallery at 1009 Broadway, Suite #203
• When: Saturday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• What: An “action-packed performance” with live painting, vendors, performances and an art exhibition.

The Bushwick Open Studio After-Party

• Where: House of Yes at 2 Wyckoff Avenue
• When: Sunday at 9 p.m.
• What: Artists and art lovers are invited to this dance party with music from the House of Yes resident DJs and special guests. Proceeds will go to Educated Little Monsters, a youth empowerment organization in Bushwick.

Exhibits

Stop by my studio this weekend for #BushwickOpenStudios! 17-17 Troutman #318, I'll be there noon-6, Saturday & Sunday #RachelRickert "Checking" 30x30 inches, oil on canvas
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Finally finished this just in time for Bushwick Open Studios—come by this weekend! Saturday and Sunday 12–6pm at 17-17 Troutman St #315 . . . #art #contemporaryart #sculpture #bushwickopenstudios #bos2017 #artsinbushwick #bushwick #openstudios
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Bushwick Open Studios this weekend! Work on paper by me along with sixty artists, curated by Daniel Gadd. M David, DSC Annex at 56 Bogart Street, Bushwick #artcollector #chandelier #brooklynartist #bushwick #bushwickopenstudios #davidandschweitzercontemporary
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We're having two amazing live shows this weekend! The perfect place to go after Bushwick Open Studios! See the creation of live human sculpture from blacklight, costumes, fabrics, sounds, set, paintings, paper, actors and actresses. Saturday from 9pm-1am and Sunday from 7pm-11pm. Space is limited! Sign up on www.michaelalanart.com @michaelalanalien #brooklynart #liveshow #brooklynarts #bushwickart #installationart #liveart #performanceartnyc #brooklynevents #brooklynnightlife #livedrawing #openstudio #figuredrawing #bodypainting #bodyart #glowinthedark #blacklightart #bushwickopenstudios #bos2017 #bos17 #bushwickopenstudios2017 #bushwickopenstudio #bushwickopenstudio2017
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Come out to #bushwickopenstudios this Sat & Sun from 11-7. All you need is your #shadow #bos2017 #charcoaldrawing #drawings #worksonpaper #aib #artsinbushwick #bushwickartist #followthewhiterabbit
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I'll be showing #agamemnon (2016, acrylic on canvas, 20x20 in.) in #truebelivers curated by @danieljohngadd Opening tomorrow night 6-9 pm/ 56 Bogart/ across the hall from @davidandschweitzer #bushwickopenstudios Sept 22-24. Hope to see you there!
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Myself and @annakilju will have our studios open by appointment this Sunday for Bushwick Open Studios. 12-6ish. 488 Jefferson Street. Message me if you're coming! #bos #bos2017 #bushwickopenstudios #bushwickopenstudios2017 #bushwick #studio #contemporaryart
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PRINTS 4 SALE @ Bushwick Open Studios '17 | Sunday Sept 24 http://www.brooklynbrush.nyc/events/2017/9/23/bushwick-open-studios-2017 #BOS17 #bushwickopenstudios #prints #printmaking #silkscreen #et #phonehome #believe #GRomero #gxyz
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Another show not to miss! Check out the photographic work of #merylmeisler this weekend @bizarrebushwick She'll be in the space both days Saturday and Sunday until 7pm, so be sure to stop by and say hello to this Bushwick legend. #bushwickopenstudios #bizarrebar #bushwickphotography #circusacts #drag #disco #discoera #vintagebushwick
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Header photo courtesy of Harold Navarro/Flickr