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Grace Exhibition Space announces move to Manhattan, NYC
Grace Exhibition Space for International Performance Art is excited to announce that it is moving to 182 Avenue C and 11th Street in Manhattan's East Village. We will begin the fall season at our new venue with the first show on Friday, September 7th, featuring Martin O’Brien [UK], whose work draws upon his experience of living with cystic fibrosis.
We are proud to state that Grace Exhibition Space has the overwhelming support of the new landlords and the surrounding community, giving the space a long-term lease in the heart of Alphabet City, a neighborhood that has historically been home to performance art. In addition to hosting performance art shows, the new venue will also feature a full-time gallery exhibiting video and installation art, allowing the space to offer daytime visiting hours.
“Performance art and Brooklyn have been our lifeblood since opening in September 2006,” said Jill McDermid, Founder and Co-Director of Grace Exhibition Space. “Now, we are thrilled to move into the East Village, famous for its arts, activism and diversity. We plan to continue our programming of local and international artists, bringing along with us a cooperative spirit and the exciting opportunity to introduce the work to new audiences.”
Since 2006, Grace Exhibition Space has established itself in Brooklyn as a welcome gathering space, supporting exchange and collaboration among artists and audiences from diverse cultures and artistic backgrounds. This move allows the space to continue its mission as a non-profit organization, supporting performance artists, as well as the surrounding community, together celebrating performance art in New York City.
Prepared by the Board of Directors and writer Daniella Lagaccia
Relocating
From: 840 Broadway, 2nd Floor Brooklyn NY 11206
To: 182 Avenue C, Manhattan NY 10009
ABOUT GRACE EXHIBITION SPACE
182 AVENUE C NEW YORK, NY 10009
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GRACE:
Grace, n. - simple elegance or refinement of movement
Grace Period - an extended period granted as a special favor
The Three Graces (Greek Mythology) - charm, grace, and beauty
Opened in 2006, Grace Exhibition Space is devoted exclusively to Performance Art. We offer an opportunity to experience visceral and challenging works by the current generation of international performance artists whether emerging, mid-career or established. Our events are presented on the floor, not on a stage, dissolving the boundary between artist and viewer. This is how performance art is meant to be experienced and our mission is the glorification of performance art.
Grace Exhibition Space presents over 30 curated live performance art exhibitions each year, showcasing new work by more than 400 performance artists from across the United States and the world since 2006.
Grace Exhibition Space for International Performance Art Space IRS tax-exempt 501(c)3 status in 2015.
Grace Exhibition Space follows the We Have a Voice Collectives Code of Conduct to Promote Safe(r) Workplaces in the Performing Arts For more information and resources, visit: www.wehavevoice.org