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Pin the Tail on the Tiger: a new publication from NM!
Norte Maar is please to announce our thirteen’s poet/artist collaborative publication! Pin the Tail on the Tiger includes 12 poems by Bob “The Dean of the Scene” Holman and art by Jessica Weiss. This publication joins the list of limited edition publications by Norte Maar.
NM announces the 2nd Annual Au Sable River Valley Studio Tour
Announcing participants in our 2nd Annual Au Sable River Valley Studio Tour. From painting to wood working, ceramics to handmade crafts we've got your summer arts tour covered! Check out who is participating and who is sponsoring this remarkable summer event!
Greenpoint Open Studios: 10 Must See Artists
Spring is here! So this weekend get your art groove back with Greenpoint Open Studios (April 29-May 1). Be the first to see fresh work by artists of North Brooklyn as they (and we) emerge from our their winter hibernation. From paintings, sculptures, film, photography, weaving/textiles, ceramics, and more, GOS has it covered when over 300 artists open their studio spaces to the public. Our director, Jason Andrew, offers his Top 10 Must See Studio Picks!
Beat Nite Lite: Bay Ridge!
An artscene has been brewing in Bay Ridge! Now it's time to discover it! Norte Maar teams up with the creative team at the 7th Annual Storefront Art Walk (SAW) in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to bring a special daylight edition of Beat Nite. We are calling it: Beat Nite Lite. We are excited to lead the charge out to Bay Ridge to support opening day of the SAW on Saturday, May 14. We've even chartered the Beat Nite Bus!
Kathryn Posin to lead CounterPointe 2016 post performance talk back
Joining the growing list of dance luminaries that have included Karole Armitage, Antonia Franceschi, Claudia Jeschke, Kat Wildish and Gabrielle Lamb, Kathryn Posin will lead a talk back with choreographers presenting at CounterPointe 2016 following the Saturday, April 9 performance.
NM Announces the collaborative ballet line up for CounterPointe 2016
This Spring Norte Maar's 4th Annual CounterPointe Series is all about collaboration with the work of seven female dance makers paired with seven visual artists on stage April 8-10 in downtown Brooklyn's Actors Fund Arts Center.
Round Up of NM's BeatNite Downtown!
Our recap of the 14th Edition of BeatNite featuring 7 art spaces and galleries in Downtown Brooklyn! It was huge!
Sneak Peek: BeatNite Downtown! (2 of 2)
Norte Maar’s Beat Nite is one New York City’s longest running independent late night gallery nights. Since it’s inception in 2009 BeatNite has promoted the alternative art scene, making accessible the art spaces the promote the truly contemporary and cutting edge corridors of Brooklyn. With less than a week away, here's a closer look at a few of the seven selected art spaces that will open late for BeatNite Downtown!
NM Co-Founders Andrew + Gleich Premiere Collaborative Film
Congratulations to Norte Maar's co-founders Jason Andrew and Julia K. Gleich, as the first in a series of short dance films will premiere at the PHILADELPHIA SCREENDANCE FESTIVAL this weekend.
Sneak Peek: BeatNite Downtown! (1 of 2)
Norte Maar's Beat Nite is one New York City's longest running independent late night gallery nights. Since it's inception in 2009 BeatNite has promoted the alternative art scene, making accessible the art spaces the promote the truly contemporary and cutting edge corridors of Brooklyn. Here's a snap shot of Norte Maar's 14th Edition of BeatNite featuring downtown Brooklyn!
NM's Beat Nite takes Downtown Brooklyn!
Norte Maar’s signature neighborhood wide gallery night returns featuring the diverse and exciting community of Downtown Brooklyn! Join the throngs of art ponies who will ride out to discover new and the established art spaces through a self-guided tour featuring galleries, alternative art spaces, and this time the world renowned Mark Morris Dance Center!
Call for women choreographers for 4th annual CounterPointe
Norte Maar announces a call for choreographers for its 4th Season of CounterPointe
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!
NM's co-founder Julia K. Gleich invited by Kaleidoscopic Arts Platform to talk
London, UK - Kaleidoscope Arts Platform in London invites Norte Maar Co-Founder Julia K. Gleich to talk about choreographic success for women. Gleich, who founded her own dance company Gleich Dances in 1994 and is currently Head of Choreography at London Studio Centre and technique faculty at Trinity Laban, will talk about her experiences as a choreographer, teacher and producer of dance.
NM's Beat Nite takes on Gowanus!
Norte Maar re-imagines the Beat Nite featuring the artistic community of Gowanus, Brooklyn! Beat Nite is the neighborhood-wide late night gallery hop recognized for putting Bushwick on the map, and for this 13th edition sets its sights on a new part of Brooklyn. On Friday, October 16, join the throngs of art ponies that will trek out to discover the thriving art scene in Gowanus through a self-guided tour featuring 10 galleries and alternative art spaces .
Metro: Priced out of Bushwick, art collective Norte Maar moves to edge of East New York
With plans to continue to advocate on behalf of Brooklyn artists and beyond, art nonprofit Norte Maar's relocation from a 2-bedroom space in Bushwick to Cypress Hills gives some locals pause.
The 2015 Young Choreographers for NM's Dance at Socrates
This year young choreographers ages 14-19 will present dances alongside the professional choreographers at Norte Maar's Dance at Socrates Sculpture Park.
Bedford + Bowery: Bushwick Art Scene Champion Norte Maar Has a New Home in East New York
On the occasion of Norte Maar's relocation to Cypress Hills / East New York, Co-Founders Jason Andrew and Julia K. Gleich sat down with Bedford + Bowery reporter Nichole Disser to discuss their move from Bushwick and the opportunities to facilitate more art in Cypress Hills / East New York.
NM's Dance at Socrates artists announced
Returning for its third summer season, Norte Maar's Dance at Socrates announces its 2015 choreographer residencies and free public performance schedule.
Fern Dog the grand dame of the Buswhick art scene has died.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear friend Fern Dog.