New Skills, Old Tricks by Nancy Lunsford
One of the great things about working with a master in any field is learning how to avoid—and repair—the inevitable glitches and mistakes that one makes in learning a new … Continue reading
Shanee Epstein Reflects on Becoming a Full Time Artist
Last June, I left my job as an educator. For over 30 years, I always balanced work, family and my art. On one hand, I had only 2 days a … Continue reading
Susan Greenstein-Memoryweave
Susan Greenstein Memoryweave To commemorate her third exhibition at the 440 Gallery, Susan Greenstein produced a video to demonstrate her creative process. In the film, we see that her technique … Continue reading
Jay Friedenberg at Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, CT
“The Great American Landscape” at The Flinn Gallery Showcases the Talents of 9 Inspiring Artists–including 440 Gallery’s Jay Friedenberg. By: Karen Sheer of the Greenwich Free Press The showing of “The … Continue reading
Spotlight on “Off the Press” jurors: Kathleen Caraccio and Roni Henning
Kathleen Caraccio and Roni Henning, our two jurors for 440 Gallery’s Off the Press show, are unquestionably remarkable. Both boasting nearly 40 years of experience in printmaking, they have worked … Continue reading
Artist Interview with Fred Bendheim – Principles of Composition
Upon entering the gallery, I was immediately captivated by Fred Bendheim’s piece Fire on the Water. The strong juxtaposition of shapes is fascinating. It has a powerful sense of movement … Continue reading
Making Art from Bones – Leslie Green Guilbault, Small Works Show 2012 artist
So many people have asked about the three pieces of art formed from animal bones in our current Small Works Show, we asked Leslie Green Guillbault to share some information … Continue reading
Petits Fours: Amy Williams’ Versailles, May 24-June 24
Opulent, decadent, rich, over-the-top are just some of the words used to describe the French Ancien Regime Palace of Versailles. With Petits Fours, Amy Williams’ solo exhibition at the 440 Gallery, … Continue reading
Be There Now
The phone rings. The dog barks at the door. Email calls, and Skype beckons. Someone has to pick the kids up from soccer practice. Nothing in your MFA program covered … Continue reading
440 Artists’ Work at the May Benefit for Wagmag- the Brooklyn Source Resource
Wagmag is the definitive source, both online and in hard copy, for listings of gallery exhibitions and art-related events throughout the Borough of Brooklyn. We all read it, we all count on … Continue reading
