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New paintings by Emily Berger opens at NM!
Norte Maar is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new paintings by Brooklyn-based artist Emily Berger from October 21-November 19. On exhibit are new paintings and a selection of drawings the artist created this past summer during her residency at Norte Maar’s Jay House.
Kick Up Your Heels: Top 5 Picks for BOS2017
Bushwick Open Studio came on the scene over 11 years ago and the annual event remains relevant still today. As a veteran of the old Bushwick scene (circa 2006), our co-founder Jason Andrew offers his Top 5 Picks for BOS2017!
NM announces production of new collaborative ballet!
This October, Norte Maar will present "Martha (The Searchers)" a new full-length ballet featuring the collaboration of choreographer Julia K Gleich and artist Elana Herzog. The production coincides with the 25th anniversary celebration of Gleich Dances, the contemporary ballet company founded by Julia K Gleich in 1992.
New Fall Season at NM
Norte Maar kicks off its fall season of programming with a two solo exhibition of new paintings by Brooklyn-based artists and a new collaborative ballet!
Announcing NM's 2017 Dance at Socrates Resident Choreographers
Announcing the return of the fifth season of Dance at Socrates, the summer dance series that brings New York-based choreographers and their dancers to the East River waterfront at Socrates Sculpture Park. Check out our six resident choreographers!
Jay Clay to feature memorial exhibit celebrating potter Paul Z. Nowicki (1941-2015)
When the 4th Annual Jay Invitational of Clay opens this week it will feature in addition to the 30+ artists from the Adirondack Region and including ceramic artists from Brooklyn, North Carolina, Georgia and Boston, a memorial exhibition celebrating local potter Paul Z. Nowicki. The exhibition, titled "The Mark We Leave Behind: selected works by Paul Z. Nowicki," will be held in the main tent on the grounds of the Jay House in tandem with the Jay Invitational of Clay. Opening reception will be Fri, Jul 14, 6-9pm. The exhibition will run through the weekend, Sat + Sun, 9am-6pm.
NM's 2017 Summer Artist-In-Residence: Rob de Oude
Now in it's third season, Norte Maar is pleased to announce our 2017 Summer Artist-In-Residence, Brooklyn based painter Rob de Oude. Norte Maar’s Artist-In-Residence Program offers artists housing for a week with studio space and the Au Sable River to wade in. The program also aims to introduce artists to new communities and communities to new artists. The program is supported in part by The Friends of Norte Maar.
NM's feature article in Lake Champlain Weekly
Lake Champlain Weekly features Norte Maar's Au Sable River Valley Studio Tour and the Jay Invitational of Clay! Both events provide a weekend binge for art lovers July 15-16.
NM's Epic Summer 2017!
There is only one word that can describe summertime at Norte Maar... epic! Check out our upcoming summer events and programs!
Jay Invitational of Clay featured in Adirondack Life!
Check out this amazing feature article on our Jay Invitational of Clay in Adirondack Life Magazine!
3rd Annual Au Sable River Valley Studio Tour!
Announcing participants in our 3rd 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!
The Return of the Brooklyn Performance Combine!
We are psyched to announce the return of our ambitious collaborative event The Brooklyn Performance Combine, a mashup of poets, painters, performers and this time includes aerialists and a meteorologist! The two-hour durational performance will take place at The MUSE on Saturday, June 3, 7-9pm. Check out whose performing!
Watch Ashley Bouder, principal dancer with NYCB, deliver inspiring statement about women in the dance world.
It was our distinct pleasure to have Ashley Bouder, principal dancer of New York City Ballet, join our growing list of dance luminaries that have included Karole Armitage, Antonia Franceschi, Claudia Jeschke, Kat Wildish, Gabrielle Lamb, and Kathryn Posin, lead a talk back with choreographers and their collaborating artists following the Saturday, April 8 performance of CounterPointe. Watch her introductory statement here!
Ashley Bouder of NYCB to lead CounterPointe post performance talk
Joining the growing list of dance luminaries that have included Karole Armitage, Antonia Franceschi, Claudia Jeschke, Kat Wildish, Gabrielle Lamb, and Kathryn Posin, Ashely Bouder of New York City Ballet will lead a talk back with choreographers and their collaborating artist following the Saturday, April 8 performance of CounterPointe.
Join the Bus to the Ballet! Sun, Mar 19
Norte Maar teams up with the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey to bring ballet to the gallery! Join the bus to see the performance of choreography by Julia K. Gleich in the gallery with art work by sculptor Rachel Beach!
NM announces the CounterPointe 2017 Line Up!
This Spring, Norte Maar brings forth CounterPointe 5; a collaboration between 6 female dance makers and 6 visual artists. The performances will take place at downtown Brooklyn's Actors Fund Arts Center from April 7-9.
Winter / Spring Exhibitions and Events Announced!
From exciting new exhibitions of art to riveting performances, Norte Maar is pleased to announce our 2017 Winter / Spring Public Programs!
Long live the age of the apartment gallery!
Apartment galleries have a special place in our heart. Norte Maar’s apartment gallery at the corner of Wyckoff Avenue and Suydam Street in Bushwick, served not only as the foundation of our visual art program but also a historic role in the development of the Bushwick art scene from 2006-2016. Alternative art spaces play a vital role in facilitating conversation, building community, and inspiring creative collaborations. Artist Lynn Sullivan hosts regular pop-up exhibitions in her studio and home.
fund our #makemoreart campaign!
Support Norte Maar’s #makemoreart campaign! As we race towards our teenage years (the second year into our second decade!) we need your support to keep us on the edge, at the forefront of new art, poetry and dance in Brooklyn and beyond. Quite simply… help us... help artists... #makemoreart