2012 SAW in The L Magazine

Posted on May 17, 2012 by 5th Avenue SAW

Bay Ridge Deluge Begins Tomorrow
by Paul D’Agostino

Covering ten blocks and featuring works by nearly twice as many artists, the third annual iteration of Bay Ridge Storefront Art Walk, opening tomorrow and on view for a full month, should rank as one of the city’s most pleasurably navigable art exhibitions this summer. Since almost all of the artists’ works will be individually showcased in display windows lining 5th Avenue from 74th down to 84th Streets—one might occasionally have to venture a quarter-block off the main drag, but that’s about it—and since many of the display windows belong to a wide range of small businesses, visitors can readily make a day of taking in art while taking in all kinds of other things as well[...]

Read the rest of the article at thelmagazine.com.

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Walk with the artists on June 2

Posted on May 16, 2012 by 5th Avenue SAW

Join the artists for a group Art Walk on Saturday, June 2!

Meet at The Owl’s Head, 479 74th Street, at noon.

For more information, contact the event organizers.

To view and download a map of participating merchants and artists, click here.

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The L Magazine names 5th Av. the “Best Block for Art”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by 5th Avenue SAW

Bay Ridge gets multiple mentions in The L Magazine‘s article, “The 50 Best Blocks in Brooklyn”, and the 5th Avenue SAW gets a special mention!

39. Best Block for Art:

 Fifth Avenue

(from about 70th Street to 90th Street, Bay Ridge)

Not in the ‘Burg and not in the ‘Wick, and only for a couple months or so in early summer, the best block for art is Bay Ridge’s bustling Fifth Avenue, when it’s taken over by the annual Bay Ridge Art Walk—storefront after storefront adorned with artworks by artists from all over Brooklyn. (And yes, it’s not one block, but it’s like a block party!)

 

The L Magazine: The 50 Best Blocks in Brooklyn

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Michelle Farkouh and SAW in the Home Reporter

Posted on May 19, 2011 by 5th Avenue SAW

Fifth Avenue to become showcase for local art
by Heather J. Chin

Having grown up as an art-loving kid in Bay Ridge, Michelle Farkouh has been “painting and drawing for as long as [she] can remember.” Now that she has earned a BFA in Illustration and Communication Design, the young artist is channeling that passion and skill into work with children’s book publishers and other projects that reach the average person.

“Most of the art I produce is intended for an accessible audience, like [with] children’s books or posters,” said Farkouh, whose work – angry cakes, backyard amusement parks – is simultaneously bold, simple, imaginative and playful. “I gather inspiration for new images from everyday life, and have a sketchbook to draw ideas out.” [...]

Read the rest of the article at homereporternews.com.

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SAW in The Brooklyn Eagle

Posted on May 12, 2011 by 5th Avenue SAW

Storefront Art Walk Starts May 16, Precursor to Fifth Avenue Festival
By Harold Egeln

Wherefore “art” thou, roaming art lovers? As of Monday, May 16, you should be on Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge, enjoying art that will be on display in shop and restaurant windows!

For the second year in a row, centered around the fabulous Fifth Avenue Festival on Sunday, June 5, the Bay Ridge Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District is sponsoring a Storefront Art Walk.

The entire display of the artwork by 20 individual artists who work in a variety of visual media is set to dazzle pedestrians strolling and shopping along the avenue for four full weeks, from May 16 through June 16[...]

Read the full article at brooklyneagle.com.

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