Topaz Arts Hosts the NYS DanceForce
TOPAZ ARTS hosts the New York State Dance Force! Join us for a rooftop reception Happy Hour with DanceForce on Tuesday, July 23rd from 7:30-9:00pm at the Z Hotel, located at 11-01 43rd Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. The event is free and open to the public. rsvp on facebook > Enjoy [...]
inAction: the Virtuosity of Presence
TOPAZ ARTS presents inAction: the Virtuosity of Presence featuring 40+ New York-based choreographers and dancers: on view July 7 through July 27, 2013 opening reception: Sunday, July 7, 6-9pm TOPAZ ARTS, 55-03 39th Ave,Woodside, NY: directions > Viewing hours: Saturdays 12-4 or by request info@topazarts.org inAction: the Virtuosity of Presence is a collection of portraits [...]
Portraits of 40+ Dancers
TOPAZ ARTS presents inAction: the Virtuosity of Presence – an exhibition of new portraiture by portrait photographer Sylvain Guenot, curated by Whitney V. Hunter on view July 7 through July 27, 2013 opening reception: Sunday, July 7, 6-9pm featuring 40+ New York-based choreographers and dancers: Abdiel Jacobsen Andre M. Zachery Asli Bulbul Ayo Janeen Jackson Azama [...]
1975 Exhibition at Topaz Arts
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present 1975 – a group exhibition curated by Chuong-Dai Vo featuring works by Anida Yoeu Ali, Amy Lee Sanford, and LinDa Saphan. photos: © TOPAZ ARTS, Inc. “1975″ Anida Yoeu Ali | Amy Lee Sanford | LinDa Saphan curated by Chuong-Dai Vo On view April 27 to May 26, 2013 Viewing [...]
Open Rehearsal by SCDP at Topaz Arts
Come for an open rehearsal and a dance-making workshop by Sarah Council Dance Projects Preview sections from Deep Water, SCDP’s newest work-in-progress, then jump into the creative process and make some dance of your own. Details at www.sarahcouncildance.com Saturday, March 23, 2013, 4-5:30pm at TOPAZ ARTS directions > Free! All are welcome. Space is limited. [...]
Brunch with BenCab at Topaz Arts
Join us on Sunday, April 7th for a reception honoring Philippine National Artist Ben Cabrera, introduced by writer Luis H. Francia. As part of our ongoing series, Topaz Arts has presented brunch receptions as a way for our community to meet and greet with prominent artists, most recently AA Bronson, Manuel Ocampo, and now BenCab. [...]
Topaz Arts at the Fountain Art Fair
Thanks for joining TOPAZ ARTS at the Fountain Art Fair! view photos from the event > Topaz Arts is thrilled to participate in the Fountain Art Fair during Armory Week 2013! We will be featuring select works from our recent exhibitions including Manila-based artists in “Bastards of Misrepresentation: NY Edition”, former artist assistants of the [...]
Artists featured in ArtInfo
Watch the video feature of the artists on ArtInfo.com! by BLOUIN ARTINFO Published: January 11, 2013 After working intensely together as assistants to Richard Artschwager during the 1990s, artists Chris Freeman, Tenjin Ikeda, Todd Richmond, and Alan Ulrich split ways to build their careers elsewhere — and have now reunited 20 years later for a group show at [...]
Bastards of Misrepresentation: NY Edition at TOPAZ ARTS
TOPAZ ARTS presents BASTARDS OF MISREPRESENTATION: NEW YORK EDITION a multi-venue exhibition on view Oct 27 – Dec 30, 2012 Curated by artist Manuel Ocampo Featuring 20 artists from Manila: Poklong Anading, Yason Banal, Bea Camacho, Valeria Cavestany, Lena Cobangbang, Maria Cruz, Gaston Damag, Dex Fernandez, Arvin Flores, Dina Gadia, David Griggs, Robert Langenegger, Romeo [...]
Under the Influence: Jan 5 to Feb 3, 2013
Under the Influence: January 5 to February 3, 2013 Opening reception: Sat, Jan 5, 2013, 3-6pm with live musical performance by The Moto-Wrays Group exhibition featuring artists: Chris Freeman (paintings) Tenjin Ikeda (printmaking) Todd Richmond (paintings) Alan Ulrich (sculpture) TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present a group show featuring artists Chris Freeman (paintings), Tenjin Ikeda [...]
Success! Bastards of Misrepresentation: New York Edition
TOPAZ ARTS proudly presents “Bastards of Misrepresentation: New York Edition” and we invite you to collaborate with us in our first ever Kickstarter project! Be part of this international artist-initiated project featuring 20 artists from Manila curated by renowned artist Manuel Ocampo. Please join us for the upcoming series of events and exhibitions curated Manuel [...]
Brunch with AA Bronson at TOPAZ ARTS
Upcoming Special Event: Brunch with AA Bronson Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2pm TOPAZ ARTS presents Brunch with AA BRONSON — an artist talk with renowned artist AA Bronson with special guest NYC Councilmember Daniel Dromm, founder of Queens Pride Parade & Multicultural Festival Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 2pm at TOPAZ ARTS 55-03 39th [...]
Manuel Ocampo: TOPAZ ARTS Artist in Residence
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to support artist Manuel Ocampo for a six-week artist residency during Summer 2012. Creating new works using the TOPAZ ARTS gallery as a studio, this artist residency program enables artists to experiment and make work without commercial pressures, using available resources in New York City and networking with other artists, curators [...]
Sept 29: Defiant Daughters Dancing at TOPAZ ARTS
Defiant Daughters Dancing – a reading by Rina Angela Corpus Sat, Sept. 29, 2012, 4-6pm: Admission is free. Reservations recommended on facebook or at rsvp@topazarts.org Directions to TOPAZ ARTS TOPAZ ARTS welcomes guest artist Rina Angela Corpus who will talk about her book, “Defiant Daughters Dancing: Three Independent Women Dance,” which won her the University [...]
BAX Awards TOPAZ ARTS
TOPAZ ARTS is among the 2012 BAX Awardees! We are very honored by the recognition of Brooklyn Arts Exchange and BAX Honoree Nicky Paraiso for the PASSING IT ON AWARD to Todd Richmond & Paz Tanjuaquio, Co-Founding Directors of Topaz Arts, Inc. ARTS & ARTISTS IN PROGRESS AWARDS honors individuals in the arts who have [...]
Manuel Ocampo: The 80s
TOPAZ ARTS kicks off its international series of exhibitions with “The 80s” – a solo show by renowned artist Manuel Ocampo – on view March 17 and June 30, 2012. TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present paintings by Manuel Ocampo, one of Philippines’ leading contemporary visual artists. The recent series “The 80s” features backdated works [...]
Topaz Arts presents Manuel Ocampo: The 80s
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to present The 80s: Manuel Ocampo exhibition extended through June 30, 2012 closing reception with artist Manuel Ocampo on Sat, June 30th from 3–6pm directions to TOPAZ ARTS > TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to announce the extension of the solo exhibition by Manuel Ocampo, internationally renowned artist based in Manila, Philippines. [...]
Announcing TOPAZ ARTS Dance Residency
Topaz Arts Space Exploration Dance Residency TOPAZ ARTS announces an open call for Dance in Queens 2012: Space Exploration Dance Residency. Taking place at the TOPAZ ARTS Studio in Woodside, NY in New York City’s borough of Queens, this artist residency focuses on contemporary dance makers, offering choreographers concentrated time and a private space in [...]
Vote for Topaz Arts for Best Arts Culture
TOPAZ ARTS is thrilled to be a finalist for Best Arts & Culture in About.com’s Readers Choice Awards – Best in Queens 2012! Please Vote for Topaz Arts! We are honored by the nomination and appreciate your vote. Please vote now & vote often – everyone is allowed one vote per day!
29 Artists Selected by TOPAZ ARTS for Curate NYC
Online Exhibition curated by TOPAZ ARTS for CurateNYC TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to participate in Curate NYC 2011. Curators Todd Richmond and Paz Tanjuaquio have reviewed over 1,500 entries and had the pleasure of seeing the depth and perspective of works by NYC artists whose artistry demonstrate the dynamic culture of New York City. “PEERING [...]
Please support Topaz Arts
Wishing everyone the very best in the New Year! Taking time to give thanks for all we’ve been able to accomplish. As we enter into our 12th year, we look forward to welcoming you back to Topaz Arts with new projects and space improvements! Whether you’re near or far from Woodside, Queens, there are many [...]
Showing Sat Feb 4 at 7:30pm
TOPAZ ARTS is pleased to host an informal showing by Lynn Marie Ruse I’ll Crane For You Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:30pm Choreography: Deborah Hay Adaptation: Lynn Marie Ruse Performers: Lynn Marie Ruse and Eric Hubel Sound Score: Eric Hubel Film: Aeric Meredith-Goujon Costume: Cynthia Ruse, Lynn Marie Ruse No solo performance is a [...]
Topaz Arts Hosts a4 Info Session
TOPAZ ARTS Hosts an Info Session for the Asian American Arts Alliance’s 2012 “LOCATING THE SACRED” Festival Find out about the Asian American Arts Alliance (a4) call for artists & spaces for the 2012 “Locating the Sacred” Festival! Join us for the official Queens Info Session where you can learn more about the application process and [...]
Memory of Smoke
TOPAZ ARTS presents “Memory of Smoke” — a solo exhibition of new work by Cambodian Artist Bandaul Srey, a 2011 Asian Cultural Council Grantee & LMCC Artist-in-Residence accompanied by drawings & photographs from the Global Children’s Art Programme/Timothy Lomas project at Phare Ponleu Selpak, Battambang, Cambodia on view from December 1, 2011 to January 15, [...]
