246 Editions

Pocket Utopia is not quite over yet…there’s still some unfinished business…

Pocket Utopia presents “Business Edition,” a one-night exhibition of artist-produced editions and prints, and a selection of the recently inaugurated Kris Graves Projects and Pocket Utopia joint Flatfile and recent editions from 246 Editions

The evening’s highlights include:

• a Pocket Utopia limited edition by Adam Simon
• Recent Editions from 246 Editions artists Sharon Butler, Douglas Witmer, Matthew Langley, Steven Alexander, Martin Bromirski, Peter Dayton, Alex Paik, Isaac Layman, JT Kirkland, Susan Dory and Jeffrey Cortland Jones
• Hand-worked print by Andrew Piedilato published by Randy Wray’s Element Editions,
• Brece Honeycutt’s Byproduct
• A recent Maggie Michael painting on paper from +KGP&PU Flatfile,
• As well as additional works in progress by Pocket Utopia’s current artist in resident, Sharon Butler.

Please join us for a wine reception from 6 to 9 pm

Pocket Utopia
1037 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11237
www.pocketutopia.com
L to Morgan Ave.

Enormous thanks to Austin Thomas for helping put this together.

We are going to try to put this show on the road a little bit - think of us as Van Halen with David Lee Roth not as Van Halen with Sammy Hagar. Anyway we are currently lining up shows and events for the summer and fall - know of a place in your town that would like to host us? let me know.

Here’s what is currently on the docket:

July 16th at Pocket Utopia (Bushwick, Brooklyn)

October in Philadelphia (almost final - TBA soon)

Washington DC in late October/Early November (almost final - TBA soon)

Many thanks to Heather Goss at DCist for her very warm welcome - thanks! the full story is here.

Sharon Butler has given a number of updates including a sneak peek of the work she has been doing leading up to her release in the next week or so… Sharon writes Two Coats of Paint, you should be reading it as well as her reviews in the Brooklyn Rail.

I wanted to give everyone a quick update on the site going live - the date is set and the supplies have all started to roll in.

We are really excited to show you the first piece by Peter Dayton, but you will have to wait about a week (I think you’ll make it….)

Big thanks to Sharon Butler for her mention of us in her amazing blog Two Coats of Paint.

For Immediate Release (246_press_release)

Falls Church, Virginia, April 30, 2009– Imagine finding the best emerging artists, archival print technology and affordable prices. You will soon find all of this at 246 Editions who will launch their virtual gallery implementing this revolutionary approach May 7th. They sell art to those that have never owned art before or are “thoroughly art scene indoctrinated.” In a way, this gallery has leveled the playing field for the art industry.

“We think that our price of $20 is really reasonable for this day and age for art that will last for over 100 years.” says Catherine Shaw, President and CEO of Mediastudio, Inc., the parent company of 246 Editions. “Our other price point of $50 is almost as
affordable, and one we think can provide far more enjoyment on a ‘cost to enjoyment ratio’ for everyone.”

The gallery is launching its presence in the art community by offering an edition by the well-known and respected painter Peter Dayton. “His blend of high modernism and surf culture runs in parallel with our high art / low cost approach, and thoroughly demonstrates the spirit with which we began our gallery” cites Matt Langley, Creative Director of 246 Editions. He goes on to say ” We have worked very hard with a number of amazing people to be able to make the idea of fine art as low as $20 dollars a reality. The artists we are working with are thrilled to be able to reach out to people who are new to their work.”

246 Editions launches May 7, 2009 at 2pm EST
Visit 246 Editions at: www.246editions.com

246 Editions is a web-only print atelier, and is located at www.246editions.com.
For more information please contact Catherine Shaw at 703-536-9775.