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LIC Open Studios: 10 Must See Artists
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LIC Open Studios: 10 Must See Artists

Long Island City has long been one New York’s most vital communities for contemporary art. This weekend marks the 6th Annual LIC Arts Open which brings together artists, residents, businesses, tourists, local government, art enthusiasts and collectors. With sculpture in mind, and as a followup to our suggestions for Greenpoint Open Studios two weeks ago, here are 10 Must See Artist Picks for LIC Arts Open Studios.

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Support Norte Maar! 11 years and counting!
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Support Norte Maar! 11 years and counting!

You know Norte Maar for our relentless energy, creating and promoting new collaborations and alternative events in the arts. Over the course of 11 years, we have enjoyed meeting you, seeing you, and having you participate in so many of our exciting events. We now look to you to help us continue to grow our friendships, collaborations and community as we look forward to the new year. Help us raise $11,000.00!

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Navigating BOS2015: Mimosas, Godzilla, Water-down Zen Philosophies, Reservoir Dogs and Painting in Trees
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Navigating BOS2015: Mimosas, Godzilla, Water-down Zen Philosophies, Reservoir Dogs and Painting in Trees

Bushwick Open Studios returns! The 9th installment of Arts in Bushwick's annual weekend featuring open studios, exhibitions and performance. At press time there were over 500 online registered events. We worked over the very user friendly Arts in Bushwick website and compiled Norte Maar’s 2015 list of not to miss events, studios, artist curated exhibitions, alternative spaces and performances… or at least those that we don't wanna miss!!!! Here are our 2015 must sees!!

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Game on! NM announces its plans for BOS 2015!
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Game on! NM announces its plans for BOS 2015!

Bushwick, Brooklyn - Norte Maar is pleased to participate in the 2015 Arts in Bushwick annual Bushwick Open Studios and Arts Festival. A cultural phenomenon, BOS2015 takes place Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2015 and includes over 500 individual studios, shows, and exhibitions involving thousands of artists. This free event invites visual artists, performers, musicians, designers, and the public to celebrate creative expression in one of the most vital arts districts in the world.

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From the Six Zones of BOS: Gymnastics, Vacancy, Communal Table, and Kings & Queens
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From the Six Zones of BOS: Gymnastics, Vacancy, Communal Table, and Kings & Queens

Bushwick Open Studios looks to be another huge year for arts in Bushwick! At press time there were 581 online registered events (down only slightly from last year's 598 registered users) filling a weekend with art and performance. We worked over the very user friendly Arts in Bushwick website and compiled Norte Maar's 2014 list of not to miss events, exhibitions, and studios... or at least those that we'll not miss!!!! Similar to last year, all events/exhibitions/studios are divided into six zones stretching the geographic lines which make up the creative neighborhood of Bushwick.

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From the Six Zones of BOS: Hoarders, Hotel, and The Bureau of Self-Recognition
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From the Six Zones of BOS: Hoarders, Hotel, and The Bureau of Self-Recognition

BOS2013 is the biggest one yet! There are 598 spaces registered and a map that stretches the geographic lines that make up the creative neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn. We spent our Memorial Day Weekend studying yet another year’s daunting event program and came up with a relatively short survey of events, exhibitions, and studios that should not be missed… or at least those that we’ll not miss!

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