April 18th – Recession Art in Gowanus, Brooklyn


Above: Seascape by Ashley May, Acrylic on found painting

Brooklyn Artists Gym presents a recession-themed art show including paintings, drawings and other works by 7 young artists (all artwork is priced cheap to encourage sales). The opening will feature a live performance by the Acrylics and complementary refreshments. If you’ve got some extra cash, consider taking a piece home!

Date & Time: Opening Saturday, April 18th, 6-10PM (On view til April 23rd)
Venue: BAG Gallery
Location: 168 7th St at 3rd Ave / Gowanus, BROOKLYN 11215
Price: F-r-e-e

For more info and directions, go here.

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About Jay Babcock

I am an independent writer and editor based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2023: I publish an email newsletter called LANDLINE = https://jaybabcock.substack.com Previously: I co-founded and edited Arthur Magazine (2002-2008, 2012-13) and curated the three Arthur music festival events (Arthurfest, ArthurBall, and Arthur Nights) (2005-6). Prior to that I was a district office staffer for Congressman Henry A. Waxman, a DJ at Silver Lake pirate radio station KBLT, a copy editor at Larry Flynt Publications, an editor at Mean magazine, and a freelance journalist contributing work to LAWeekly, Mojo, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Vibe, Rap Pages, Grand Royal and many other print and online outlets. An extended piece I wrote on Fela Kuti was selected for the Da Capo Best Music Writing 2000 anthology. In 2006, I was somehow listed in the Music section of Los Angeles Magazine's annual "Power" issue. In 2007-8, I produced a blog called "Nature Trumps," about the L.A. River. From 2010 to 2021, I lived in rural wilderness in Joshua Tree, Ca.

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