Bushwick Open Studios 2021 at Vega Collective

Where does art come from before it reaches a gallery, a museum, a collector's wall? Go behind the scenes as we open up our studio to you all weekend! See some art, buy some art, talk to artists, talk to noone, meet a studio pup, have a drink, be inspired.

Organized by Arts In Bushwick, the first Bushwick Open Studios was held in October 2006 as a one day “open to all” festival celebrating the creativity of the artists in Bushwick. It has expanded since to include more artists, studios, and galleries - as well as film screenings, mural projects, and more.

While we are technically located in Bed-Stuy, 2021 is the second year Vega Collective is participating in this community tradition, and I am thrilled to be a part of it. 

I will be showing new work created in 2020 and 2021 and maybe a few older pieces that fit into my artistic focus on abolition work and activist art.

Vega Collective was founded by Rachel Chicaguala and Skye Asta Devine Schirmer to keep affordable studio space alive and well.  The studio space at 544 Park Avenue, #437 in Brooklyn is currently home to seven resident artists and many collaborators. 

Arts In Bushwick is a visual and performing arts platform prioritizing visibility, resources and support to Bushwick artists and Brooklyn-native artists of color from all mediums of visual art, music, and performing arts. Our responsibility is to respect the cultural relevance and diversity of our community, and hold ourselves accountable while maintaining social responsibility for our impact in the neighborhoods we serve.