Thanks for hanging with Backayrt and we're looking forward to seeing you around the new hood.
November 29, 2009
Thanks for hanging with Backayrt and we're looking forward to seeing you around the new hood.
November 24, 2009
New Mission statement for 2010?
And yes, we feel delinquent.
But exciting news is afoot.
Not only are we
co-producing an awesome event along with the CSNY Invitational
on December 17th and 18th
(more info to come very soon),
we are revamping our submission process,
creating unifying themes for our Summer Series events,
developing new ways to give back to our artists,
refurbishing our studio space,
and
updating our
MISSION STATEMENT!!!!
Here it is below:
Read it, and let us know what you think!
Feedback is welcome...for now.
"A multi-disciplinary arts event on the last Saturday of the month from January to August, Backyart provides artists with a non-traditional space which emphasizes the absence of commercial pressures and encourages collaboration, community and the development of new work among NYC artists. Originally created in the backyard of a private home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Backyart has since expanded its commitment to the arts by providing studio space and materials for participating artists, teaming up with other companies and spaces to provide Backyart artists with more opportunity for exposure and reaching out to art communities in other regions of the US and Europe. For more information you can email Backyart at backyart@gmail.com or check out our blog at http://backyartbrooklyn.blogspot.com."
please send your comments and suggestions to:
backyart@gmail.com
And share this link on your Facebooks and Twitters.
We are looking for as much feedback as people are willing to give.
Thanks!
October 27, 2009
Come start your Halloween off right with Backyart!!!!
Still don't know what to do on Halloween?
Announcing(drum roll please...)
Halloween Hoopla!
5pm-7pm
music, food, drinks, costumes, tarot, art, and so much more...
$5.00
7pm-9pm
join us as we parade across the Williamsburg bridge!!!
Still don't know what to be?
***Last minute costume making materials and workshops with our domestic queen and sexy seamstress Bodacious Bronwyn Flemming Jones!!!
***Professional theatrical makeup by make-up artist Dangerous Diana Federico!!!
***Tarot Card Readings from our own Gypsy Vampire, Stephany Cardet!!!
***Music by The Hey!
(they rock out hard BTW)
***Housle, a short film directed by Tristan Love and James Longmire, winner of PBS Reel 13
(don't watch it yet!)
Plus...creepy art installations, delicious treats, candy of course!, goodie bags (of course), warm your belly up-drinks, and other things I am sure...
Then come join us as we parade across the Williamsburg Bridge into the big City:
(leaving at 7pm)
*** "Chapter 10: "Halloween" of Belated Apocalypse
written by J. Anthony Roman
New York City author J. Anthony Roman presents the next chapter of his 12-chapter novel in this, the tenth segment of a year long Backyart reading series. (in different spots along our parade)
***Live music either by a band or by you with kazoos, pots and pans, and tambourines!
and who knows... maybe baton twirlers, cartwheels, songs, and other festivities?!?!?
We will then be walking to see our own Max in a public reading of Beautiful, by David Anzuelo, directed by Lou Moreno, going up at The Public @ 9:30pm on October 31st as part of LAB's Live Nude Plays series.
Come join us!!
and then go party hard!
What a celebratory day you will have had!
September 22, 2009
Come on by for backyart's first Sweater Series this Saturday!
Announcing(drum roll please...)
written by J. Anthony Roman
New York City author J. Anthony Roman presents the next chapter of his 12-chapter novel in this, the eighth segment of a year long Backyart reading series.
http://janthonyroman.com/
The Comedy of Liz Days
Comedian Liz Days will have you peeing your pants. Backyart requests you bring your own baby wipes.
"How to Kill Your Girlfriend's Cat"
written by Alan Fair, directed by Kevin Hall
(and featuring Backyart's own Max Woertendyke)
A short film that asks, "Just how far would you go for LOVE?"
September 9, 2009
Thanks for coming out and info on artists!
(We dodged a hurricane and had a great time if I may say so myself!)
And a huge thanks to all the artists who made it happen!
(We couldn't have done it without you!)
***If you wanted to share your thoughts on Mike Poblete's NY Monologues, but didn't have the chance to at Backyart,
feel free to drop us an e-mail and we'll make sure to pass your thoughts on to Mike.***
***Also, congratulations to participating artist Hannah Davis for winning the free headshot/portrait session raffled off by other participating artist Caitlin Greer! We can't wait to see the shots!***
If you enjoyed what you saw you can get more information about the artists:
J. Anthony Roman
http://janthonyroman.com/
Also check out:
A Situation on the Moon: 3 Plays that shine at night by J. Anthony Roman
@ Center Stage, NY
48 W. 21st Street, 4th fl
212-929-2228
This Thursday thru Saturday, September 10th-12th @ 8:00pm.
One of the plays, "Last Chapter" is about Mikey and Gerald of Belated Apocalypse fame.
Go check it out! But close your ears for parts if you don't want any Belated Apocalypse spoilers.
Mike Poblete
If you had thoughts, compliments, criticisms or anything else about NY Monologues, you can write to us and we'll pass it along to him,
or you can write him directly at anotherwriter@gmail.com.
Hawke & Owl
Until then, check them out @ Pates & Traditions French Restaurant on N6th & Havemeyer on Sept 25th!
Live Videos to be posted on our myspace soon!
Caitlin Greer
Check out her website, www.caitlingreerphotography.
Also stay tuned for an exciting interactive exhibition to be shown at Backyart later this year!
Craig Judelman
(fiddler with Alysha Shaw playing Middle Eastern and Balkan music)
Check out Craig's myspace: www.myspace.com/judelman
IF you are interested in contacting visual artists Lucien Pellegrin or Hannah Davis, or Balkan Singer Alysha Shaw drop us an e-mail and we'll put you in touch!
Next Backyart
the premier of the "Sweater Series"
September 26, 2009
4pm-7pm
Featuring:
An interactive photography presentation by Caitlin Greer
Chapter 9 of Belated Appocalypse by Anthony Roman
and...
Special Musical Guest
Make sure to follow us on twitter!
Also - anyone interested in presenting visual or performative art during next summer's backyart events, or during our Winter Series (January-March), please contact us at this e-mail address.
We look forward to hearing from you.
See you next time!
August 23, 2009
Backyart - August 29th!!! Come on out for the last event of our 2009 Summer Series!!!
And now we Tweet. Follow us at:
http://twitter.com/backyart
summer series
This month, just by coming, you will have the chance to win a FREE headshot or portrait session from fantastic photographer and participating artist Caitlin Greer!!! (more info below)
Performances Start @ 8:00pm.
Snacks and more also available.
And with our new tent, don't let bad weather deter you from coming out!
NY Monologues
written by Mike Poblete, featuring Max Woertendyke
After a highly publicized run in Dublin, Ireland, New York native Mike Poblete finally brings an excerpt from this highly successful play to his hometown.
"Poblete is full of sharp one liners - it's a play alive with laughter, but also has the power to provoke reflection."
- Irish Theater Magazine about NY Monologues
Hawk & Owl
The collaborative musical stylings of John Dyer and Hilary Hawke, with fellow musicians Mike Brown and Brian Geltner. This alt-bluegrass, oldtime, Americana rock band was recently featured at the Roosevelt Live Festival, NYC.
http://www.myspace.com/
Chapter 8: Mikey's Birthday of Belated Apocalypse
written by J. Anthony Roman
New York City author J. Anthony Roman presents the next chapter of his 12-chapter novel in this, the eighth segment of a year long Backyart reading series.
http://janthonyroman.com/
"Meeting Bernard"
written and directed by Joonas Rutanen
A short film from Finnish director Joonas Rutanen. A romantically odd comedy about a New Yorker who travels to Finland to meet the girl of his dreams.
Caitlin Greer
NYC photographer Caitlin Greer has been published in NY Magazine and will be exhibiting selected works from her ongoing series, "In My Backyard."
http://www.
Hannah Davis
Visual artists and musician Hannah Davis combines two passions in her "Painted Guitar" series. Meant not only to be looked at, but to be played as well.
Lucien Pellegrin
Seattle based multi-disciplinary art works - 2 dimensional and tactile.
Steve Pavlovsky
Psychedelic light show to live music.
and more.
Click on backyartbrooklyn.blogspot.
And now we Tweet. Follow us at:
http://twitter.com/backyart
August 6, 2009
To find out more about July artists and upcoming event info
If you wrote something inspired by Mike's workshop,"Beating the Blank Page"please send it to us so we can read it at a future Backyart!If you enjoyed what you saw you can get more information about the artists:J. Anthony RomanAugust 5th-15th(more details below)Mike PobleteCheck out his group, The Attic (who we teamed up with for our 1st Intl. Film Fest)Mauricio AlexanderCheck him out in all his full online glory:GJ Lee (fish and insects)Take a look at more of GJ's stark and stunning work at: http://neonjelly.netGrace Jung (poet)Make sure to friend her at http://www.facebook.com/aechjay KMBSHear, and watch, Kate, Matt, Ben and Sara play some killer tunes and make some killer art:"Thru"
Check out all the exciting news surrounding this incredible film:
www.wastedpotentialproductions.com
www.myspace.com/thrufilmAlso check out Thru's upcoming screenings:The West Hollywood Intl. Film Festival, August 7th @ 2:10pmThe SoCal Film Festival sometime in September 2009The Beloit Intl. Film Festival in February 2010Next backyartthe Summer Series continuesAugust 29, 2009Featuring:Chapter 8 of Belated Apocalypse by Anthony RomanThe New York premier of excerpts from "NY Monologues", by Mike Poblete, featuring Max WoertendykeThe musical stylings of Hawk & OwlA new one act from NYC playwright, Maya MacdonaldA live, interactive light show created by Steve Pavloskyand much much more.Stay tuned and check out our blog (http://backyartbrooklyn.blogspot.com/ ) for more details!Also - anyone interested in presenting visual or performative art during the backyart summer events, please contact us at this e-mail address.We look forward to hearing from you.See you next time!
photos- more and better to come!
belated Thanks for coming to July!!!
July 21, 2009
Come join us on Saturday for July's backyart! (and info about participating artists)
summer series
Performances Start @ 8:00pm.
Snacks and more also available.
And with our new tent, don't let bad weather deter you from coming out!
"Thru", a short film written and directed by award winning Christopher J. Ewing
The cross-disciplinary musical stylings of KMBS
Kate Logan, Matt Logan, Ben Deibert and Sarah Valeri are "kate, Matt, Ben & Sarah," or “KMBS” in short. Joining forces over the course of 2005-06 the group began blending poetic lyricism, acoustic guitar, cello and visual art into their own brand of independent expression.
Drawing inspiration from such diverse subjects as Greek drama, nervousness, and leukocytes, singer, lyricist, and guitarist Kate Logan approaches songwriting in a way that is at once uniquely complex and poignantly straightforward.
Cellist Matt Logan adds classical sensibility with a modern twist to the material. His cello is not merely a pretty background, but a driving force, fueled by the wide scope of Kate's songwriting. At times, it sings; and at others, it growls and rasps.
Rounding out the high end is guitarist Ben Deibert, whose intuitive simplicity complements the melodic nature of the backing instruments.
In addition to the world of aural expression, KMBS also encompasses visual art. At all live performances and in rehearsals, NYC artist Sarah Valeri draws and paints her unique artwork, a process in which the two art forms are mutually inspired.
"Chapter 7: Independence Day," the seventh segment of Backyart's year-long reading of Belated Apocalypse by NYC author Anthony Roman
Previously on Belated Apocalypse: Father's Day
Mikey visits Aunt, who shocks him with their opinion that their lifestyle is not going to last forever. She also recounts the day his father Michael dies, we travel back to 1988 where we follow Michael on his deliveries, trouble with Leah, and ultimately, his assassination at the hands of a local crack head. On his way home, Mikey attempts to write down everything he can remember from his aunts story.
To learn more about Anthony, you can click on www.janthonyroman.com
The poetry of Grace Jung
“Poetry for me is like journaling. It whittles down or expands my day then melds fiction in certain areas with or without my knowing.”
Lives in New York City. Will be researching abroad for a year in South Korea on a Fulbright Grant starting this fall. Hopes to continue being a part of backyart.
The audience revving music of backyart vet, Mauricio Alexander
Stephany Cardet
“ink blot”, paintings and photographic slideshows
California native Stephany Cardet currently resides in Brooklyn, NY where she pursues her love of adornments. Whether you hang it on your wall or wear it around your neck, Stephany finds her inspiration in the organic and abstract to create unique inkblot paintings and natural gemstone jewelry. Launching in September 2009, you'll be able to find her at scardet.etsy.com
GJ Lee,
"Reconstructing the natural landscape with large scale outdoor imagery"
gj lives in jersey city. animation and comics are her main sources of inspiration. in her work, bits and pieces of shapes come together and form environments to reflect in or escape to. she doesn't like referring to herself in third person but finds that it makes writing a bio a little bit easier.
Janine Wallach
Mustache extravaganza interactive installation
Steve Paylovsky
live projected light show
Steve Pavlovsky is a musician and visual artist from Queens, NY. He first began doing liquid light shows for bands after finding digital projection equipment to be too costly and the results unsatisfactory. "Digital projections look cheap" he says, "you almost always end up seeing pixels, and the images lack the variation and fluidity you'd want to go along with live music". He decided to begin experimenting with old-school overhead projector and colored oil techniques used in the 1960's during the psychedelic era. With little information available as to how to put together these types of light shows, Steve has developed his own style, absent of any mentorship, which provides a stunning level of organic brilliance rarely found in today's hyper-technological world.
Douglas Ljungkvist
urban photography
I’m a self-taught Brooklyn based photographer, originally from Sweden. Photography for me is all about self expression. My personal work is more about feeling and mood than a decisive moment. I strive to make the ugly beautiful through my appreciation for the ordinary and keen sensitivity to natural light.
My color photography studies the urban landscape. I search for scenes that appeal to my eye or invoke certain feelings, including, familiarity, alienation, or eeriness. My work is mostly void of people. Attributes to describe my photographic voice include intuitive, urban, graphic, vernacular, and quiet.
Lara Goetzl
self portrait series
Lara Goetzl was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where she currently