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sound series: a new print edition published by NM
Norte Maar is pleased to announce the organization's first print edition commission by Audra Wolowiec. "sound series" includes four prints remastered from their original collage printed by Furthermore, Brooklyn, and published in an edition of 25 (four prints per edition).
The time of the lone wolf is over...
In light of the recent election... we must remember...
Charting the #CorrespondenceCourse of Two Artists: Abigail Doan + Brece Honeycutt
Founded on the ideas of collaboration among artists, Norte Maar is always excited to learn about independent projects that take form when to or more artists create, respond, and explore the world together. One such project, initiated during the Autumn of 2015, features artists Abigail Doan (@lostinfiber) and Brece Honeycutt (@onacolonialfarm) who began a parallel process of collecting, diagramming, and altering select materials in an urban to rural dialogue intended to examine modern and historic connections in their daily lives.
Melissa Trasky joins Norte Maar Board of Directors
As we head into the second year of our second decade, we are pleased to welcome Cypress Hills resident Melissa Trasky to the Board of Directors of Norte Maar!
Call for Women Choreographers: The 5th Annual CounterPointe, April 7-9, 2017
Norte Maar announces a call for choreographers for its 5th Season of CounterPointe: new work by women choreographers and their collaborations with artists, April 7-9, 2017 at the Actor’s Fund Arts Center, Brooklyn.
NM's Beat Nite returns to highlight the great art spaces of Greenpoint!
All Hail the Beat Nite! This fall, Norte Maar teams up with the organizers of Greenpoint Gallery Night to present Beat Nite Greenpoint Friday, October 28! This marks the 15th Edition of the acclaimed bi-annual neighborhood-wide late night gallery hop which historically put Bushwick art scene on the map.
Free Kids Art Days at Norte Maar!
For a few weeks this October and November, Norte Maar offers Free Art Days for Kids (3-8yrs) in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn.
NM returns to Bushwick for BOS2016
NM returns to Bushwick celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Bushwick Open Studios with a special performance collaboration with ODETTA.
NM Opens Fall Season With New Worlds in Glass!
Norte Maar’s cutting edge visual arts program continues at its new home in Cypress Hills! Norte Maar is excited to open its fall season with Paracosm: new worlds in glass curated by Suzanne Peck and Erin O'Connor.
Recap of NM's Epic Summer!
The Summer of 2016 has come and gone! But before we leap into the fall, we're recapping one of our most epic summers ever.
The 2016 Young Choreographers for Norte Maar's Dance at Socrates
This year young choreographers ages 11-19 will present dances alongside the professional choreographers at Socrates Sculpture Park.
NM returns to Midtown Manhattan with a major exhibition focusing on artistic process and materials
Norte Maar is pleased to return to 1285 Avenue of the Americas Gallery with a major exhibition titled Ways and Means: a new look at process and materials in art. Ways and Means will open with a reception on Monday, July 18 from 6-8pm, after which the show will continue through Friday, October 7.
Another Epic Summer from NM!
Norte Maar returns to its summer home in the Adirondacks with another epic summer of events! Since our founding in 2004, summer events have been the bedrock of our programing featuring art and dance and more! The Summer of 2016 will be jam packed and one of our most ambitious ever! Check out these upcoming events including an exciting pop-up storefront exhibition!
NM Announces 2016 Dance at Socrates Choreographer Residencies!
Norte Maar is proud to announce our 2016 Dance at Socrates Choreographer Resident Artists and invited guests who will be participating this summer's Dance at Socrates. Come to the Socrates Sculpture Park on Saturdays throughout August for our free public performances starting at 4PM featuring these dance makers!
NM Announces Its Summer Artists-In-Residence
Norte Maar is pleased to introduce our 2016 Summer Artists-In-Residence. The husband and wife team of painter JJ Manford and mixed media artist Elisa Soliven will be in residence at the Jay House, Norte Maar's summer home in the Adirondacks from July 11-18, 2016. Read more about these exciting artists!
NM opens new exhibition space in Cypress Hills!
Norte Maar opens a new exhibition space in Cypress Hills! Inaugurating the new space will be Kris Graves: The Testament Project, a riveting photography series that skillfully chronicles the artist’s motivation to capture a “re-conception of the contemporary black experience.”
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.
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!