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We told you about Electric Windows, an amazing art event happening just an hour north of the city in Beacon, NY.  After much hard work and preparation (Burlock is one of the organizers and sponsors) we now have a full low-down on what will be happening. Just as a recap: 24 street artists will be painting 8ft by 12ft panels live for two days and then they will be installed into the now-boarded up window openings of a vacant factory. The new information we have is that the artists will be accompanied by live music all day on Saturday. There willl be live Hip Hop and Ska as well as a DJ.   Continue Reading

In September of 2007, Burlock was blessed with new neighbors, Open Space, a gallery and studio that focuses on street art and ephemeral work. Run by the almost-married and endlessly energetic, Kalene Rivers and Dan Weise, the duo brings a much-needed edge to Beacon. Both are artists in their own right, but make their living mainly through graphic design. (One of their most recent projects involved designing and hand-screening the covers of the Wooster Collective’s newest publication on Danish street artist Armsrock).

The gallery’s most recent show, Limited Run, is a beautiful selection of short-run prints and zines by artists such as Wayne Pate, Michael Defeo, and Dan Funderburgh (well known to the design world for his City Park wallpaper featured in the NY Times). The show features over 100 works, most of which are under $100 and can be purchased at their online store. The show runs through February 5th. Open Space is located at 510 Main Street, Beacon, NY (718) 207-3793.