FOUNTAIN PRESENTS SITE-SPECIFIC PROJECTION FOR 69TH ARMORY EXTERIOR, PERFORMANCE ART PROGRAM, AND MORE

Fountain Art Fair New York at the 69th Regiment Armory
March 9–11, 2012 | 68 Lexington Avenue at 25th Street
New York, NY (February 21, 2012)—Presenting an edgy alternative to the traditional art fair, Fountain Art Fair prepares to take Armory Arts Weekend by storm with an exhibition of avant-garde artwork and installations, special events, contemporary performance art, live music, and a site-specific outdoor projection at the 69th Regiment Armory (68 Lexington Avenue).
“Fountain Art Fair exemplifies the radical spirit of the original 1913 Armory show, and it is an honor to have them at the 69th Regiment Armory for the 99th anniversary of that monumental exhibition,” said Sgt Tamara Gabbard, 42 Infantry Division Headquarters, Public Affairs. Fountain, whose new home at the 69th Armory offers an exciting and historically-weighted backdrop for a weekend of avant-garde art, remains true to its progressive roots by hosting not one, but two events during its New York run.
Contemporary art gurus Artlog will kick off an unforgettable celebration at Friday’s Opening Night Reception (March 9), featuring an appearance by the defiant art-improv collective Art Liars. Music remains an integral part of the fair with a DJ set by New York legend Fab 5 Freddy—who will also be exhibiting his original artwork—and a live performance by psych-rockers Spirit Animal during Friday’s reception. On Saturday (March 10), visitors now have four extra hours to soak up Fountain’s art-fueled frenzy: the fair has extended Saturday hours until 11pm for an exciting Saturday night event curated by nonprofit partner Art For Progress.
Fountain is also thrilled to announce its weekend-long series of contemporary visual performances curated by Jill McDermid, founder and co-director of the renowned Grace Exhibition Space, which will feature multimedia performances by Quinn Dukes McDivitt. Marni Kotak: Presented by Grace Exhibition Space, will present a durational performance about post-partum emotions.
Gallery representation by Microscope Gallery
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Among Fountain’s outstanding roster of over 50 independent exhibitors, Big Deal Arts will create a special site-specific architectural projection on the facade of the magnificent 69th Regiment Armory itself, which will be filmed on-site a week before the exhibition. “It’s a privilege to be presenting with this amazing group of gallerists and artists in an equally remarkable venue,” said Ginger Shulick, director of Big Deal Arts.
Don’t miss Big Deal Art’s spectacular projection on the outside of the 69th Regiment Armory and the cutting-edge art that will be presented within —advance tickets to Fountain Art Fair are available online here!
Prospective exhibitors can submit applications for Fountain New York 2012 by clicking here.