Sat Jan 5, 2019 – Sun Jan 27, 2019
137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, NY 11354
In honor of the Year of the Pig and Flushing Town Hall’s 40th anniversary, a very special Red Envelope Show featuring artwork by professional visual artists, curated by Bert Chau of Grumpy Bert, and community members (that means YOU!) This exhibition is an homage to the red celebration envelopes the Chinese community distributes during the Lunar New Year. Many envelopes will include a special gift for only the buyers to see.
Opening Reception: SAT, JAN 5, 5-7 PM
Closing Party: SUN, JAN 27, 3-5 PM
Gallery Dates: SAT, JAN 5 – SUN, JAN 27
Gallery Hours: SAT & SUN 12-5 PM; weekdays by appointment
Tickets: $5 Suggested Donation/FREE for Members, Students & Teens
Starting January 5, 2019, Flushing Town Hall will partner with curator Bert Chau of the Grumpy Bert gallery for the Red Envelope Show in honor of the 2019 Lunar New Year and Flushing Town Hall’s 40th anniversary. Bert has curated the inventive Red Envelope in the past in Brooklyn, and now the global arts institution is soliciting submissions from local artists, students, and community groups to participate in the exhibition. Celebrate the Year of the Pig and share your creative work!
The Red Envelope Show is an homage to the red celebration envelopes the Chinese community distributes during the Lunar New Year. Traditionally, money is included in the envelopes, but many past artists have included a special “mystery” gift or prize. This is optional but an opportunity for participants to show their creativity. A Red Envelope Show workshop will also be held on January 13 by Flushing Town Hall Teaching Artist Tina Seligman. All are welcome to join to create their own envelope.