Several exhibitions will open at the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition gallery in Red Hook, Brooklyn on Saturday, Nov. 2, including Salon des Refusés 2024, a showcase of local artists.
Inspired by the original 1863 Paris Salon des Refusés, the exhibit will showcase works from artists who applied for the Brooklyn Museum’s 200th anniversary show but were turned away due to limited space, according to a press release.
The exhibit aims to uplift the local arts community and foster engagement with Brooklyn-based creators. Much like the original Paris Salon des Refusés, which featured revolutionary artists such as Manet, Courbet and Pissarro, this exhibition may showcase future influencers of the art world.
“It is our honor to display and advance a broad spectrum of the art currently being produced in our borough,” BWAC President Alicia Degener said.
In addition to the Salon des Refusés, three other exhibitions will open at BWAC this fall:
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Fearless Watercolors – Acuarelas Con Cojones: A national juried show featuring bold, experimental watercolors. Curated by Janet Morgan and Tamavis D. Santiago, this exhibit highlights daring, unconventional approaches to watercolor, presenting both figurative and abstract works that embody the theme “¡con cojones!”
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Spectrum of Exposure: This national juried exhibition of photography, curated by former BWAC president Fritz (Steven) Weiss, explores the evolution of photography in the post-Covid era. According to Weiss, the exhibition aims to showcase “the art, science, vision, and magic of photography” and reflects the medium’s adaptability in modern culture.
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Light & Shadow: This season’s BWAC members exhibition invites artists to interpret the theme of light and shadow through diverse media. Ranging from realistic to abstract, the show demonstrates the versatility of BWAC members in exploring visual dynamics.
BWAC will also present a solo exhibition by ceramic artist Bill Shillalies, titled Transformation of Clay. Through works inspired by seasonal changes and natural forces, Shillalies explores “the distinction between movement and fragmentation” in ceramics, blending the artistry of object-making with the influence of natural earth formations.
All exhibitions open on Saturday, Nov. 2, and will be on view weekends from 1:00pm to 6:00pm until Sunday, Nov. 24. The BWAC Gallery is located in the historic Beard and Robinson Stores at 481 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
