Kentler Mission
Kentler International Drawing Space, founded by two artists in 1990, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing contemporary drawings and works on paper by emerging and under-recognized national and international artists to the public, and to providing the opportunity to experiment, explore and expand the definition of art in society.
Objectives:
• To present contemporary exhibitions of drawings and works on paper to the public by local, national and international artists as part of the cultural fabric of the community.
• To provide artists with a venue to experiment, explore and expand the definitions of art in society, creating the opportunity for dialogue and interaction.
• To give international artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in New York, bringing the exchange of ideas and cultures to the public, while helping to establish Red Hook, Brooklyn as a vital center for the arts on an international level.
Kentler’s on-going programs:
• Exhibitions: Solo shows, installations, selections from the Kentler Flatfiles and thematic group shows with a focus on quality, depth, and innovation in drawing and work on paper by emerging or under-recognized local, national and international artists. Kentler has provided some artists with their first solo show in New York and introduced artists' works in drawing and works on paper to over 5,000 people annually through our exhibitions program. Exhibitions are free and open to the public with shows running from 4 to 6 weeks.
• Artist/Curator Talks, lectures and presentations by exhibiting artists and curators. Encouraging dialogue and interaction. Free and open to the public.
• Kentler Web site of current and past exhibitions.
• Art, Literature and Music performances: Bringing together the arts communities with new audiences and possible collaborations in conjunction with visual artists and their exhibitions.
• The Kentler Flatfiles: An essential element of the gallery since we opened in 1990, The Flatfiles consist of a compendium of artworks by more than 160 artists and are an important extension of Kentler’s commitment to contemporary drawings and works on paper. The Flatfiles have become a resource for artists, curators, collectors, and the general public. Our goal is to give the public more access to the diversity and quality of work in the files and give artists greater exposure of their work through exhibitions and Flatfile visits. The Flatfiles are available for viewing by appointment: Saturday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• The Red Hook Archives : A visual history of Red Hook, consisting of photographs, maps, and images that document the people, architecture and history of Red Hook. Based on The Brooklyn Collection at Brooklyn Public Library, this file is open to the public by appointment. A valuable resource for the community’s past, present and future. Bringing together the community with the arts.
• K.I.D.S. Arts Education Program: Positions the gallery within the context of the Red Hook community by providing education programs. Visits by local school groups see and discuss the gallery exhibitions led by our Arts Educators, and followed by a related workshop. One gallery visit and one in-school post-visit per class serves to bridge the gallery experience with the classroom. Saturday art workshops for families: "Drawing Together"
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Board
of Directors:
Holly Block, Emerita
Katie Dixon
David B. Gubits
Matt Lewis
Florence Neal
Phyllis C. Solomon, Esq.
Pat Weber Sones
Heather Strelecki
Advisory Board:
Mariella Bisson
Raphael Bueno
Andrea Callard
Beth Caspar
Karni Dorell
Gail Flanery
Susan Newmark Fleminger
Charlotta Kotik
Nene Humphrey
Meridith McNeal
Mercedes Vicente
Executive Director:
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Kentler
International Drawing Space, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Exhibitions and events are made possible with public funds from:
The
New York State Council on the Arts
with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo
and the New York State Legislature
The
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with City Council
Other
Sponsors include:
Bloomberg Philanthropies
The Fort Trustee Fund, CFCV
Brooklyn Community Foundation
Fifth Floor Foundation
Agnes Gund
The Gifford Foundation
Postindustrial Productions
Epson America Inc.
Utrecht Art Supplies
Materials for the Arts, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs /
NYC Department of Sanitation/ NYC Department of Education
and the many valued artists, friends & supporters of the gallery.
Support for K.I.D.S. Art Education
is made possible in part, with public funds from:
The
New York State Council on the Arts
with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo
and the New York State Legislature
Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
New York City Council Discretionary Award / NYC Council Member Sara Gonzalez
through the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development
The
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
in partnership with The City Council
Other
Sponsors include:
Brooklyn Community Foundation
Kentler Supporters:
In Memory of Ernst Benkert:
Mr. & Ms. Richard Burwell
Kristin Patton & John Coleman
Jonathan P. Harding
Sandy Walcott
Elizabeth & Charles Wheatley
Individual Supporters:
Benefit Artists
Benefit Ticket Holders
Anonymous
Sheema Bhattacharya
Margaret Mathews Berenson
Holly Block
Stephanie Brody-Lederman
Kathy Caraccio
Perian Carson
Ellen Chuse
Missy & Wes Cochran
Gary S. Davis
Lillie R. Debevoixe
Fran Deitrich
Benjamin J. Dineen
Linda Downs
Ellen Driscoll
Kevin Duggan
Emily Feinstein
Gail Flanery
Charles Flickinger
George Flowers
Fred Geiger
David B. Gubits
Agnes Gund
Linda Hackett
Shelley Haven
Joanne Howard
Shannon Hummel
Elissa & Joe Iberti
Joan James
Ruth Jensen
Thornton Jordon
Ernest S. Kachline
Mary Anne Karia
Leslie Kerby
Alice Kiehl
Andrew B. Knox
Kumi Korf
Fran Kornfeld
Michael Kowalski
Wynn Kramarsky
Karen Kunc
Gallerie Lelong
Cat Lindsay
Sharon Paige & Tom Lisenbee
Kathryn Markel
Nancy Manter
Creighton Michael
Victoria Milne
Stephen Mueller
Tom Otterness
Gelah Penn
Martin Puryear
Salvatore Romano
Gail Rothschild
Donna Ruff
Vicki Semel
Miriam Schaer
Ursula Scherrer
Susan Schwalb
Joel Sokolov
Laurel Shute
Shelley and Joel Siegel
Joan Snyder
Phyllis Solomon
Joel Sokolov
Pat & Lou Sones
Ilene Sunshine
Peter Stewart
Francesca Vanasco
Mark van S.
Jim and Bobbi Vaughan
Roberta Waddell
Alexandra Walcott
Anne Whitehouse
Hugh Williams
Barbara Wing
and more
Thank you 2010-12 Interns!
Janel Fowlin
Carmen Kowalski
Sallie Mize
Nico Morga
Kate Sopko
Jessica Walters
Adam Whiteley
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