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Red Hook

May 15, 2013

Red Hook Designer Launches Native American-Inspired Clothing Line

Cheedah Suuwah, a Japanese-born artist and designer, has created his own line called "Natural Spirits."

Long Island City

April 09, 2013

Long Island City Artist Turns to Nature's Blooms for Inspiration

Jaime Arredondo's floral paintings were featured in the Macy's Flower Show and on United Nations' stamps.

Clinton Hill

March 12, 2013

Neighbors Bid Farewell to Evicted 'Broken Angel' Artist With a Block Party

A group of Clinton Hill residents are planning a block party for evicted artist Arthur Wood.

Chelsea

January 18, 2013

Artist Plans to Sue High Line Claiming a Park Employee Beat Him

The artist, Iddi Amadu, said he was struck in the face with a walkie-talkie and left bleeding.

Astoria

January 03, 2013

Queens Council on the Arts Readies for Move to Astoria

The nonprofit group is moving its headquarters to 35th Avenue after years in Woodhaven.

Red Hook

December 03, 2012

Luxury Developer Plans High-End Artist Studios and Homes in Red Hook

Despite a possible $500,000 price tag, Est4te Four hopes to build an 'incubator' for young artists.

West Village

November 12, 2012

Martha Graham Co. and Westbeth Artists Try to Save Work Damaged by Sandy

Hurricane Sandy flood waters submerged the life's work of some artists living in Westbeth.

Gowanus

October 09, 2012

Gowanus Open Studios Tour Features Workspaces of 150 Artists

Gowanus Open Studios started 16 years ago with about 10 artists. This year there are 150.

Fort Greene

September 27, 2012

Fort Greene Mural to be Featured in Vanity Fair

California-based artist finishes mural in Fort Greene that will be featured in Vanity Fair magazine.

Long Island City

September 11, 2012

Queens Non-Profit Offers Grants to Local Artists

Each year the Queens Council on the Arts gives thousands of dollars to Queens artists.

Fort Greene

August 22, 2012

Brooklyn Artists Eye 'Bike Garden' for Fort Greene

Indigo Hippie CO, a Brooklyn-based collective, has a vision to open a bike garden in Fort Greene.

Financial District

August 01, 2012

Ellis Island Resident Artists Draw Inspiration from Immigration

Three artists participated in the first-ever artist residency on Ellis Island this summer.

DUMBO

July 18, 2012

Artist Lives in Futuristic Pod for Flock House Project

The Flock House Project is a traveling set of living spaces that will set up shop in New York City.

Washington Heights

June 20, 2012

'Artists for Adriano' Group Endorses Espaillat in Primary Against Rangel

A group of Upper Manhattan artists endorsed Adriano Espaillat in his race to unseat Rep. Charlie Rangel.

Washington Heights

June 01, 2012

Northern Manhattan Community Kicks Off Tenth Annual Uptown Arts Stroll

Hundreds from Northern Manhattan came together to kick off the 10th Annual Uptown Arts Stroll.