{"id":20285,"date":"2017-07-10T06:58:50","date_gmt":"2017-07-10T06:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=20285"},"modified":"2017-08-09T10:22:02","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T10:22:02","slug":"summer-series-favorites-jason-peters-top-6-hidden-gems-in-bushwick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/summer-series-favorites-jason-peters-top-6-hidden-gems-in-bushwick\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Series Favorites: Jason Peters’ Top 6 Hidden Gems in Bushwick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don’t get us wrong, we love the big NYC museums, but sometimes we\u00a0just need a break from\u00a0the touristy milieu that those museums frequently\u00a0offer, especially\u00a0in the summer. So for this week’s installment of “Summer Series Favorites,” we asked Jason Peters<\/a>\u00a0for his favorite hole-in-the-wall gallery spaces in Bushwick to help you when you just want to escape the cacophony of Manhattan. Peters has lived and worked in Bushwick for just under 20 years, so we’re getting the inside scoop on the local art scene. Here’s a little more about him and his Top 6 spaces:<\/p>\n

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Full name:<\/strong> Jason Peters<\/p>\n

Position:<\/strong> Artist and Fabricator<\/p>\n

History:\u00a0<\/strong>I hold a BFA from the Maryland Institute, College of Art, Baltimore. Within my\u00a0practice, I utilize mass-produced found objects to construct large-scale installations which reflect upon or make reference to their surroundings. I attempt to evoke emotional and intellectual reactions to these objects, often utilizing light to manipulate perception. I\u00a0have exhibited locally and internationally, including featured displays at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Katonah Museum, Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe, Mattress Factory, among others, and my work is represented in public and private collections.<\/p>\n

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1. Orgy Park<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of @orgypark<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About:<\/strong> Orgy Park is an artist run initiative curating contemporary artists into a gallery space located in the basement of a Bushwick apartment. Founded in 2012 by Steve Mykietyn<\/a>, the space hosts thoughtfully curated shows of local and international names.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 237 Jefferson St, (between Knickerbocker and Wilson), Apartment 1b.<\/p>\n

Gallery Hours:<\/strong> Open by appointment.<\/p>\n

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2. Secret Dungeon<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of secretdungeonproject.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About:<\/strong> SECRET DUNGEON is located in a storage unit, inside a garage, across the road from Roberta\u2019s Pizza<\/a>. With programming determined by a collective of artists and curators, work varies from solo to group shows, encompassing photography, film, sculpture, painting, and multimedia work.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 250 Moore Street #101, Brooklyn, NY, entry through the garage door on White Street.<\/p>\n

Gallery Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturdays 12 pm – 6 pm, Wednesday – Sunday by Appointment.<\/p>\n

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3. Koenig & Clinton’s Century Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of @centurypicturesnyc<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About:\u00a0<\/strong>Koenig & Clinton is a well-established name in Manhattan. However, their new Bushwick location houses a project space called Century Pictures, focusing on artists that the gallery doesn\u2019t represent. This project will be Leo Koenig\u2019s own venture, and we are so excited to see what\u2019s on the roster.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 1329 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237<\/p>\n

Hours of operation:<\/strong> Thursday – Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm<\/p>\n

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4. Present Co.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of present-co.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About:<\/strong>\u00a0Present Company was founded in 2012 and bills itself as an exhibition and social space. Operated by Vince Contarino<\/a>, Brian Balderston<\/a>, Chad Stayrook<\/a>, and Jos\u00e9 Ruiz<\/a>, their program highlights artists and projects in a curated atmosphere of experimentation and collaboration.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 254 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206<\/p>\n

Opening Hours:<\/strong> Saturdays & Sundays 1pm – 6pm<\/p>\n

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5. Signal<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of ssiiggnnaall.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About:<\/strong>\u00a0SIGNAL stages exhibitions by emerging artists, as well as projects and performances. SIGNAL is run by Kyle Jacques and Alexander Johns, who founded the company along with\u00a0Mckenzie Ursch in 2012.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 260 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206<\/p>\n

Opening hours:<\/strong> Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM<\/p>\n

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6. Brilliant Champions Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo \/\/ courtesy of @brilliantchampions<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About:<\/strong>\u00a0Brilliant Champions Gallery exhibits work from artists exploring various mediums. Very much a neighborhood gallery, Brilliant Champions sets itself apart from the surrounding storefronts and warehouses with an airy 10-foot-tall front door.<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> 5 Central Ave. in Brooklyn, New York.<\/p>\n

Gallery Hours:<\/strong> Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 5 pm & by appointment or chance<\/p>\n

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Top Photo \/\/ courtesy of @_jason_peters_<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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