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Introducing: the one and only Samara Chalumeau!
Gallery Particulier is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its roster of artists, Samara Chalumeau. A Haitian American artist based in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Samara's work captivates with its emotional depth and vibrant colors, showcasing a profound...
Introducing: the one and only Samara Chalumeau!
Gallery Particulier is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its roster of artists, Samara Chalumeau. A Haitian American artist based in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Samara's work captivates with its emotional depth and vibrant colors, showcasing a profound...
A unique art experience – Let It Fly: A Gallery Particulier group show.
Hosted at 281 Maple St Brooklyn NY 11225, the exhibit opens on May 1st from 6-8PM. Apply to host a print from our talented artists, and you could be one of the lucky winners to take the prints home for 5 months. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to bring art...
A unique art experience – Let It Fly: A Gallery Particulier group show.
Hosted at 281 Maple St Brooklyn NY 11225, the exhibit opens on May 1st from 6-8PM. Apply to host a print from our talented artists, and you could be one of the lucky winners to take the prints home for 5 months. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to bring art...
A unique art experience – Let It Fly: A Gallery Particulier group show.
Hosted at 281 Maple St Brooklyn NY 11225, the exhibit opens on May 1st from 6-8PM. Apply to host a print from our talented artists, and you could be one of the lucky winners to take the prints home for 5 months. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to bring art...
A unique art experience – Let It Fly: A Gallery Particulier group show.
Hosted at 281 Maple St Brooklyn NY 11225, the exhibit opens on May 1st from 6-8PM. Apply to host a print from our talented artists, and you could be one of the lucky winners to take the prints home for 5 months. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to bring art...
We are awarded a Con Edison grant: ALL DONATIONS ARE DOUBLED
Art has the remarkable ability to ignite imagination, foster dialogue, and spark creativity in all of us. We are thrilled to be able to continue hosting workshops in NYC public high schools and providing students with access to diverse artworks that reflect their...
We are awarded a Con Edison grant: ALL DONATIONS ARE DOUBLED
Art has the remarkable ability to ignite imagination, foster dialogue, and spark creativity in all of us. We are thrilled to be able to continue hosting workshops in NYC public high schools and providing students with access to diverse artworks that reflect their...
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ART PROMPTS PLAY
938collective asked Gallery Particulier to submit artworks that would prompt 6 short plays for their 24-Hour Play Festival. They selected 6 pieces, and the short plays were performed on Saturday, Feb 24th, 2024, at the iconic Gene Frankel Theatre, at 24 Bond Street,...
Emotional connections, and a lot of fun too: Sagrados Son Los Queers open mic
At our Sagrados Son Los Queers event, we felt deeply connected to each other, the best kind of religion! The atmosphere was warm, intimate, supportive, fun, diverse, and relaxed. Beautiful people. Lupe Inès Cariño MCed the evening with gusto, and his subversive...
Wishing Card 2024
Let's dance together into an artistic 2024.
Lunar disc reading by Amir Bey, starting Thu Dec 7
Gallery Particulier artist Amir Bey will be conducting tarot readings at the Triangulation exhibition on Thursdays from 12-5 PM using the original tarot that he designed, The Equinox Celebration Tarot. It may be the only tarot directly derived from 3-D carvings in...
Opening to Triangulation proves the point
Our show Triangulation has for premise that all contemporary artists are influenced by cultures from around the world. Each will develop various degrees of inspiration: their specific artistic coordinates. This is particularly true of Amir Bey, Grace Nkem and Obinna...
Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos/Totensontag: an intimate, emotional celebration
Photo by Grace NkemWe gathered at the Gallery to celebrate the dead in our lives. The event, imagined by artist Susanne Oellinger and by Arabella von Arx, aimed at bringing the departed into our space as our culture tends to silence anything related to death. Lupe...
Gallery Particulier Granted Nonprofit Status!
Gallery Particulier has some thrilling updates and experiences to share with our friends and donors and collectors. We want to express our gratitude to all for being a part of our artistic community, as this support and dedication have helped us reach this significant...
We’ve Secured an Exhibition Space with Chashama: “Bey, Nkem, and Elechi: A Triangulation”
Amir BeyWe are thrilled to announce that an exhibit with three Gallery Particulier artists - Amir Bey, Grace Nkem, and Obinna Elechi - has been awarded a coveted exhibition space by Chashama, a renowned non-profit arts organization. This is a significant milestone...
Community and Clay Hearts
A vibrant community gathered for Lupe Inès Cariño’s opening on Thursday October 26th. We were privy to a wonderful, colorful side of humanity connecting the art, and new and old friends of the gallery and the artist. Cariño’s brilliant variety of mediums was on...
Gowanus Open Studios: NYC people show their passion for the arts
People came streaming through our show Facing In, Facing Forward this weekend. When asked what they'd seen in terms of art, some would answer: "Well, yesterday, we went to such and such a studio, and today" Yes, they attended the Gowanus Open Studios both days. They...
The Van Alen Block Party fosters connections and community in the Gowanus
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the 2023 Van Alen Block Party in Gowanus last Saturday! We were thrilled to meet Gowanus locals and to make connections with other institutions with a similar agenda to ours: Dancewave, Gowanus Mutual Aid, House of Speakeasy...
PLG Arts Fest 2023: Visitors check out our common humanity
Last Saturday, we were thrilled to participate in the PLG Arts Fest and celebrate the artists of our community. In spite of the clouds, visitors from our neighborhood and beyond came together in the Gallery, sharing insightful impressions and appreciation for the...
Duane Joseph will be deeply regretted by all
Everyone associated with Gallery Particulier is in mourning for Duane Joseph, who died August 7 2023. An outstanding human being, he will be deeply regretted by people from all communities.Here's how I met Duane. I posted on facebook about social media workshops I was...
Gallery Particulier Gathers Our Creative Community To Draw Together The Human Figure
Young artist Dieu Sam Bui-Diefenbach led an evening of community figure drawing. with panache and brilliance - and despite being in clutches! Dieu Sam provided short mini lessons about the components of the human body, about technique, and delivered some inspiring...
Facing In, Facing Forward: Our Common Humanity
Our summer 2023 group show 2023, Facing In, Facing Forward: Our Common Humanityopened last week. It was well attended, vibrant, diverse, friendly. This reflects our community, and even more so, our artists' personality and work, and their approach to their work. They...
Young Talent performs at Gallery Particulier
Poet Shanya Bostick, singers/musicians Joseph Garlington and Ed Pankov perform at Gallery Particulier.The audience enjoyed music and poetry while taking in the artwork of Sophia Gibbins. The artist is 17 years old and her work is highly relevant to young audiences...
An evening of music, cheer and … visual arts, naturally!
Sun In Our Eyes Brit Varrow and her band The Playground rocked Gallery Particulier with their beautiful sounds. The evening was called Sun In Our Eyes in reference to a striking self portrait by Sophia Gibbins. In our intimate setting, the audience got to take in...
They took artworks home on a Saturday morning – for free!
People in New York City tend to be curious, adventurous and invested in the arts. We had a great experience at the Community Board 9 Fair connecting our community with visual arts. Many community services such as Brooklyn Justice Initiative, IMPACT helping first time...
People we are grateful for: Hanne Tierney of FiveMyles Gallery
I met Hanne Tierney at an event at her FiveMyles gallery. At the time Gallery Particulier did not exist yet, it was an idea as a response to the intimidating art world. I explained to her the purpose of the Gallery: have people host real artworks in their home. I...
Expanding our minds (and having a lot of fun): life drawing session with Torild Stray
The drawing session with Torild Stray attracted a youthful, vibrant lot.People came from close and far, and exhibited an astounding range of talent even amongst those that did not consider themselves "artists". The mood was relaxed, friendly and non competitive.We...
A Genuine Soul:Elliot Johnson
Introducing … a genuine soul, Elliot Johnson It’s with great pleasure we announce that Elliot Johnson has joined Gallery Particulier. He is a very sweet man and a talented artist, as our community will get to experience at our events. A lifelong and respected...
High school students host prints from BIPOC local artists
Talented, inspired high school students meet the Gallery and host prints!Bringing art out of the gallery is a main part of our mission and this week we were thrilled to bring the gallery to students at the Brooklyn High School of the Arts. Many of the students...
Opening to Body And Self: well attended and vibrant
We are delighted by the extensive turnout at the opening of Body and Self: An exhibit of Artworks by Sophia Gibbins. Not only was the gallery mobbed, but people stayed for an evening of vibrant, warm socializing. Our mission is to make visual arts more approachable,...
A New Artist Concerned With Body And Self
Reach, 6'x1', Acrylic and Oil on WoodA new artist concerned with body and self We are thrilled to announce that a new painter/sculptor is joining our pool of outstanding artists. Her name is Sophia Gibbins, she's 17 years old and has an astonishing set of skills and...
Opening of Grace Nkem’s First Solo Exhibit: Images Will Talk
Grace Nkem is a provocative young artist with a compelling story to tell, and her Images Will Talk. Every guest who attended Grace’s first solo exhibition at Gallery Particulier left with a new understanding of what it means to be a painter in the postdigital world....
A vibrant, free spirited woman is trophy hunted in the Art World
Trophy Hunting represents an art dealer sitting in front of the portrait of a Black woman. The woman exudes freedom and joy, painted with a free, spontaneous hand. She is immensely attractive as a human being. The dealer on the other hand sits stiff, looking rather...
Highlights: we were invited to participate in the Gowanus Open Studios
We experienced so many meaningful, emotional moments during the Open Studios we can't describe them all, but here are a few:v Having friends visit and bring their support. Thank you! You know who you are!Arabella Von Arx Susan Coyne Gallery friendsArabella Von Arx...
Opening of Torild Stray’s exhibit: cordial yet vibrant
The exhibition Visions and Views: works by Torild Stray opened in a warm, vibrant atmosphere. We acknowledge the opening's guests' dedication to art and community, by showing their appreciation of Torild Stray's fascinating work. Also, their acquisitions help finance...
Andrew Lockhart, groundbreaking Curator and Collector, talks about the art world
Andrew Lockhart is a groundbreaking Curator and Collector who has smarts, a wide-ranging experience, and ... a heart nonetheless. Always vibrant and original, he talks about how he started in the art world. Think out of the box! He goes on to explain the value of...
Introducing … a Grande Dame, Phelonise Willie
I met Phelonise Willie at the meeting of a local association run by the wonderful Sharufa Rashied-Walker, a fashion designer. You can’t miss noticing Phelonise: she’s sophisticated, smart, original, elegant, expressive and more. Strikingly beautiful, she’s of an...
This public banner of Moretta makes us proud
Arts Gowanus have been beautifully supportive of our efforts, and that's Johnny Thorton and Emiliy Chiavelly in particular. We were offered to participate in their Atlantic Ave Art Walk. They chose the oil painting "Moretta" by Grace Nkem to represent Gallery...
The first six months: challenging, stimulating, exhilarating!
A new model for an art gallery Gallery Particulier, like any gallery, is concerned with art. Yet it has been, and still is, so much about people. THE SOURCE First, our early supporters encouraged our mission of expanding the reach of art by bringing their voices -...
Meet environmentalist artist Jessica Dalrymple
Artist Jessica Dalrymple loves nature deeply. This informs all aspects of her life: painting, teaching, studying the environment, growing plants. She also explores the intersection of nature and the city, - clearly rooting for nature to gain over concrete and plastic,...
The rewards of the Open House at Gallery Particulier
We have had a number of events and exhibits, but our Open House was the first time we were opening our space to the public. We were nervous! It was so rewarding to have people stream through the space and really take the time to look at the artwork. The messages they...
Remix – Bridging Music and Visual Arts
At Gallery Particulier, we strive to expand the reach of visual art. Thankfully, there are some like-minded people in our great city, and we have enjoyed a number of rewarding collaborations. Meet curator Richard Burroughs. His brilliant show, Cover Lover Remix,...
Recap of WORD: A Poetry Month and Art Showcase
The Word event brought together poets, storytellers, musicians, and five of our artists: A Shawn McKinney, Grace Nkem, Amir Bey, Srishti Dass, and Matthew Perez! They painted live, as a way to connect with the public. We also exhibited works by our artists in...
Our Friends Invite us to 3 Popup Events in Brooklyn
We were looking for ways to connect with the community, as our mission is to expand the reach of art. Well, we...
First Show Opening
A year ago, Gallery Particulier was just an idea. A question really: how do we connect our wonderful New York City artists with residents of the city? How do we get our artists' work seen and enjoyed as it deserves to be? How do we enrich people's lives with art? The...
Gallery Particulier Awarded Grant by Con Edison
Gallery Particulier has been awarded a matching grant by Con Edison as part of their program to support arts in the community. This is for a branch project to encourage students to appreciate visual arts. This separate fundraiser will pay to bring artists to high...
Successful Show for Our First Event!
We are delighted and grateful for everyone's involvement in our first gallery opening on March 5th, 2022!The vibrancy and diversity in all the artists and guests that attended were wonderful and inspiring. We'd like to thank the Awesome Home for hosting the event and...
Matthew Perez: Genesis Of A Painting
Matthew Perez gives us a personal look into his creative process when it becomes to beginning a painting. He describes the abstract and expressive elements he brings into his work, that he uses to create images untied to our reality. Using those elements with help of...
Grace Nkem: How A Piece Starts
In an instantaneous and virtual world where we spend as little time with images as it takes to pull up another, Grace Nkem creates work for which she hopes we can shift our relationships with images. Working with Gallery Particulier, we are connecting individuals with...
Shawn McKinney: Inspiration Behind “Cigar Ladies of Cuba”
A.Shawn McKinney produced a series of three paintings, Cigar Ladies of Cuba, that are outstanding by their powerful presence, and jubilant wit. These women eschew stereotypes to show self-confidence and originality, and … to smoke the cigar! These large paintings, at...
Gallery Particulier Introduces: Matthew Perez
Gallery Particulier is pleased to introduce Matthew Perez, an emerging New York City-based artist. We are eager to see this exceptionally gifted young painter evolve and expand. His work explores surrealism, expressionism, ventures into the abstract, and draws...
Gallery Particulier Introduces: Grace Nkem
Gallery Particulier is pleased to introduce Grace Nkem, an emerging artist in New York City. Her multicultural background, studies in Art History, and experience in fine art shapes the work of this young painter. Gallery Particulier is delighted to work with an artist...
Gallery Particulier’s First Exhibition Launch – Opening Reception March 5, 5-8pm
We are thrilled that the first Gallery Particulier exhibit will be hosted from March 5 - Apr 14 at "Awesome Home" in Flatbush, facilitated by Rina Kleege, Hollis Headrick, and Bob Treuber of PLG Arts. We are grateful to these influential leaders who are committed to...
A.Shawn McKinney talks about his inspiration
At Gallery Particulier, our goal is to connect artists and the community. A. Shawn McKinney talks about how his work is inspired by Black history, and how he hopes it affects people. Born in the Bahamas, he is a Brooklyn-based artist who is primarily self-taught. He...
FAQs For Our Fundraising Campaign – It’s Easy! What are perks?
Perks, sometimes called rewards, are offered as a thank you to contributors, they’re yours to keep (prints, artworks, etc) unless you choose to donate them to the gallery and then we are able to lend those works, including prints.
How does my contribution enable others to receive artwork? And more info about contributions
There is a lot of information on our website, particularly in the ABOUT section. The contribution helps pay for transportation, framing, administrative costs, prints. There will be a simple screening process to make sure the home is safe for artworks. We are starting...
How will the artists be selected?
We already have a select group, there will be more – the criteria is artistic quality and relevance to our communities.
What does it mean, bringing art into the home?
Home interior with an ink painting by Ali Dachis Rather than purchase works from galleries, people often opt to hang mass-produced pieces available at commercial stores, or view images on their screens. Gallery Particulier's goal is to bring real artworks into the...
Don’t Be Stopped, by South African artist Lungisa Matubatuba
Don't Be Stopped, by South African artist Lungisa MatubatubaIn Don’t Be Stopped, there is a melancholy that is often apparent in Lungisa’s work: the sky is never blue, the countryside bare, derelict objects lie around. It’s not clear where people are going, or even...
Crowdfunding kicking off this friday
Crowdfunding kicking off this FridayAn innovative way to spend money on Black Friday for an innovative gallery Many items will be offered for sale on November 26 across the US, but we reckon we offer the deal most packed with goodness: our crowdfunding is an...