Zion Gallery Blog

Vintage Shaun Annual Blowout Sale at Zion Gallery

2012-01-27T11:29:00.000-05:00

January 28th 12-7
Sunday 29th 1-6

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T09:14:00.000-05:00

May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God's abundant blessings and the peace of Jesus' presence be with you always.

Jewelry Designer at Zion Gallery

2011-12-16T14:55:00.002-05:00

Season Greetings,

Come out this weekend and support local jewelry designer, Leona Hartley.

Shop the fabulous handcrafted jewelry line from the recently launched DeeLioness Jewelry

Sunday December 18th stop by Zion Gallery 152 MacDonough St at Throop Ave from 1pm-6pm

Pick up Holiday gifts or just something fabulous for yourself and celebrate Bed Stuy at the same time.

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Ghana Remembrance

2011-11-06T17:41:00.005-05:00

Photographer Olivia Cousins share selected images of her first trip to Ghana. This exhibition will be at Zion Gallery from November 12 and 13 from 1:00pm-6:00pm. The event is sponsored by John Mercer Langston Historic House and Institute. Proceeds from this show will benefit women health care facilities in Accra, Hohe and Wli. Contact Olivia Cousins at (347)622-1860 or oliviahcousins@earthlink.net. November 12 and 13 from 1:00pm-6:00pm.

Affordable Gifts at Zion Gallery

2011-10-31T09:31:00.009-04:00

Did you know that Zion Gallery carries affordable gifts? Think about visiting us when you are considering getting a beautiful gift for you family member or friend. We have prints by Gerald Jones, Fedrecia Hartley and Diane Grazette-Collins. We carry greeting cards by Loretta James,Fafanto earrings by Rita Correa, Piggy Banks by Felecia Grosvenor and DeeLioness Jewelry by Leona Hartley.

Zion Gallery Open House

2011-08-25T17:31:00.005-04:00

Zion Gallery will host it's first OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, September 18th from 3pm-8pm with featured artists, Diane Grazette-Collins, Fedrecia Hartley and Robert Daniels. This event is free and open to the public. Prints, Jewelry, T-Shirts and original art will be on Sale. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Zion Gallery host Just Desserts Fundraiser

2011-06-16T23:06:00.002-04:00

Zion Gallery on Hiatus for the month of April 2011

2011-04-02T14:29:00.003-04:00

Zion Gallery is on a hiatus for the month of April. We will be back in May with a new exciting exhibition featuring the works of artist, Robert Daniels.

The Ethiopia 2010 Project

2011-03-28T21:56:00.004-04:00

The title of the piece above is The Ethiopia 2010 Project #3

I wanted to share with you one of the one hundred mixed media pieces that I have worked on since I last posted. The Ethiopia 2010 Project was completed last September. The work was based on my trip to Ethiopia in January of 2010. I can't thank my patrons, family and supporters enough. I am truly blessed. This trip to Ethiopia was major for me. This seventeen hour flight from Washington D.C. to Ethiopia was the longest flight I have ever taken. I've never needed a passport before this trip. I will never forget my experiences in the motherland. Every time I think about my trip, it brings a smile to my face. I am currently working on more work based on this trip. I will share them with when they are completed. Right now, I just want to thank you all for you support and love. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Art Work created for two Bedford-Stuyvesant Stars

2010-06-05T21:55:00.004-04:00

Fedrecia Hartley created "Representing" for Assemblywoman Annette Robinson during a Tribute and Benefit Concert held in the Village of Bedford-Stuyvesant on May 21. Annette Robinson celebrated over 33 years of public service. Stephanie Mills, the guest artists, was also presented with a piece entitled "Home". Proceeds from the concert to complete the construction of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Community Conference Center which will be located at 1859 Fulton Street. For more information concerning the Conference Center please contact Wayne Devonish at (718)363-2750.

Happy Resurrection Sunday!

2010-04-04T15:05:00.000-04:00

ZION GALLERY

2009-12-28T00:52:00.002-05:00

Zion Gallery will be closed during January and February 2010. We will reopen in March.

smART Gallery Hop 2009 Photographs

2009-11-22T20:16:00.002-05:00

Zion Gallery is participating in the SmART Brooklyn Gallery Hop

2009-11-10T14:02:00.007-05:00

Zion Gallery is participating in the

SmART Brooklyn Gallery Hop on

Saturday, November 21 from 1pm-6pm

It is Free, Fun and Easy!

The smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop will take place on Saturday, November 21, from 1:00 pm. to 6:00 pm. During this time there will be free shuttle busses running on two different loops offering attendees a chance to experience galleries throughout Brooklyn. Zion Gallery will be featured on the Red Loop. This loop will depart hourly from MoCADA located at 80 Hanson Place (at St. Portland) beginning at 1:00pm.

Free smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop busses will run from two different hubs on Saturday and Sunday; each route loops through a different art gallery district. Each bus will be staffed with art docents to answer questions about visiting galleries and Brooklyn's art scene.

*You must reservations to take the free smART event buses!

You must give your name, phone number or email, and specify which hub and time you want (e.g., 2pm Red loop).

You also have the option of visiting specific galleries on your own and need not make any reservations to take a self-guided tour!

Zion Gallery has a “special treat” for all those who visit on this day.

Zion Gallery makes the Daily News!

2009-10-25T12:24:00.002-04:00

Bed-Stuy Alive!

2009-10-08T08:46:00.002-04:00

This year marks the 5th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive Festival, the 5th Annual Bed-Stuy Alive Festival takes place on Saturday, October 10, from 10 am until 5 pm, on Fulton Street between Brooklyn and Marcy Avenues, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.

Bed-Stuy Alive includes live cultural performances from local schools and community organizations and a special live concert featuring some of Brooklyn’s hippest, hottest and funkiest bands.

In addition to great entertainment, the free outdoor neighborhood celebration includes an awards presentation honoring some of Bedford Stuyvesant’s community legends

October is Art in Bed-Stuy Month!

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SIXTH ANNUAL STUDIO STRUT

Saturday, October 17

10–5pm

PS 35, 272 Macdonough St. (at Lewis Ave)

FREE ADMISSION

MEET LOCAL ARTISTS AND HAVE FUN!

Besaaorg.blogspot.com

BeSAA.org

718.919.8014

BeSAA Exhibitions October 2009

BeSAA Artists

Embracing Our Treasures

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation

Lobby Exhibition,

1368 Fulton Street (at New York Ave.)

Gerald Jones

Spiritual Entities having Human Experiences

Brooklyn Public Library - Macon Branch

The African American Heritage Center

361 Lewis Avenue (at Macon St.)

M-W-F 10-6, Tu 1-8,

Th 1-6 & Sat 10-5

Art Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Halima Cassells

Kyoto: Ancient + Modern City

Mixed Media Photographs

Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union

1474 Myrtle Avenue (at Nostrand Ave.)

M-F 9-4 & Sat 9-2

Fulton Art Fair Artists,

Unity

George Washington Carver Gallery

677 Lafayette Avenue (at Tompkins Ave.)

Gallery hours M-F 10-2pm or call for appointment

(718)387-2116

Silent Art Auction

forBeSAA

Zion Gallery

152 MacDonough Street (at Throop Ave.)

Garden Level

Saturday, October 24, 5pm-8pm

www.ziongalley.blogspot.com

(718)919-8014

For more information: www.BeSAA.org

www.BeSAAorg.blogspot.com • (718)919-8014

All events are free and open to the public

THE PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ACADEMY AT ZION GALLERY

2009-08-11T18:34:00.002-04:00

FISH FRY AT ZION GALLERY

2009-08-11T18:31:00.002-04:00

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

2009-06-21T12:49:00.002-04:00

Happy Father's Day to all the Father's in the world!

Our Mother's Day Cards

2009-05-10T13:31:00.002-04:00

Mother's Day Card Making Workshop

2009-05-10T13:28:00.003-04:00

2009-04-14T12:58:00.003-04:00

"Soho Church" is one of several pieces by Tamara Stevko currently on exhibition at Zion Gallery.

SMALL WORKS at ZION GALLERY

2009-03-29T13:05:00.007-04:00

Zion Gallery would like to officially announce our Small Works Gallery. The Small Works Gallery at Zion Gallery features a dedicated space for originals and prints 12 inches by 12 inches or smaller. This gallery is growing. As pieces are sold, more are added. We have work from Annette E. Brown, Olivia Cousins, Diane Grazette-Collins, Ramona Candy, Halima Cassells, j ellen, Clarence Jones and Maxine Townsend-Broderick. Zion Gallery is opened every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6:00pm (and by appointment). Please visit us, you'll be glad that you did! Zion Gallery (718)919-8014

Zion Gallery Presents.....

2009-02-07T12:25:00.007-05:00

Zion Gallery
Presents

Valentine's Day
Art & Vine Soiree

Bedford Stuyvesant's premiere cultural institution invites you to channel your inner artist and socialize in a gallery setting
with that special someone or gather a few of your friends and make a night of it....

We provide the instructor, mood, music, supplies and treats while you bring your creativity and your favorite beverage
*We provide bottle openers and glasses

Cost: $30
(Includes Supplies)

Friday February 13, 2009
7:00pm-9:00pm
(Doors will open at 6:30 for mingling and refreshments)

Zion Gallery
152 MacDonough St.
(Garden Level)
Brooklyn, NY 11216
718.919.8014

Due to limited space, you must register in advance.
Please register via email (fmhartley@aol.com), with your name, contact information and number of guest.

You can also register for the event here: http://ziongalleryartandvinesoiree.eventbrite.com/

*Note: You will want to wear something old that you’re not worried about getting paint on. We will provide aprons that you can slip on if you are coming from work.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama!

2009-01-19T00:13:00.002-05:00

We honor a King one day and the next we have a new President. Thank you Martin Luther King Jr. Tomorrow is a brighter day because of you.

New Year's Greetings From Zion......

2009-01-04T16:02:00.005-05:00

As we embark on the dawning of 2009, The Zion Gallery Family would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your support in 2008. This year has brought many surprises, new friends, dynamic exhibits and stellar events.

We are so excited to usher in a New Year complete with new beginnings. Zion Gallery has so many things in store for 2009....

Inauguration Celebration

Zion Gallery Salutes....Black History Month

Zion Gallery Salutes.....Women's History Month

Spring Open House

And many, many more... Stay tuned for additional details!

Questions, Comments? We appreciate your feedback. We encourage you to leave a comment at the end of this post to let us know how we're doing!

Happy New Year!!!

Holiday Greetings...

2008-12-24T12:43:00.003-05:00

The Gift of Love...... The Gift of Peace...... The Gift of Happiness.....

May all these be yours at Christmas

Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season from Zion Gallery

Greetings From Zion Gallery....

2008-12-15T21:46:00.004-05:00

On behalf of Zion Gallery, I'd like to extend my sincerest appreciation to everyone who came out to support the gallery during the smART Gallery Hop Event. Guest were treated to holiday libations and refreshments while browsing the creative works of local artists.

Our Inaugural Holiday Soiree was a huge success! We had the opportunity to share the joys of the holiday season with new and old friends while providing the Brooklyn community with a glimpse of Zion Gallery and it's many offerings.

This event could not have been possible without a dedicated team of volunteers, our dynamic artists and the unwavering support of patrons like you....

Stay tuned for photos of our memorable event!

Peace,
Fedrecia

smART Gallery Hop Update

2008-12-05T07:29:00.007-05:00

The smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 1:00 pm. to 6:00 pm. During this time there will be free shuttle busses running on four different loops offering attendees a chance to experience galleries throughout Brooklyn. Zion Gallery will be featured on the Red Loop. This loop will depart hourly from The MoCADA located at 80 Hanson Place (at St. Portland) beginning at 1:00pm.

Free smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop busses will run from four different hubs; each route loops through a different art gallery district. Each bus will be staffed with art docents to answer questions about visiting galleries and Brooklyn's art scene.

*You must reservations to take the free smART event buses!

Register by phone: 718-802-3530 or email: smart@visitbrooklyn.org
You must give your name, phone number or email, and specify which hub and time you want (e.g., 2pm Red loop). Please Note: You may only make reservations for 2 people.

For loop information, maps and additional information: Click Here.

Zion Gallery News....

2008-11-11T15:06:00.004-05:00

On behalf of Zion Gallery, we are pleased to announce our participation in the smART Brooklyn Gallery Hop. This initiative is sponsored by the Brooklyn Tourism and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz.

This monumental event is expected to shine the light on Brooklyn's thriving art scene, help educate newcomers about the art world and to to increase visitation to Brooklyn's premiere art galleries.

Sunday December 14, 2008

1:00pm-6:00pm

Zion Gallery

152 MacDonough St.

Brooklyn, NY 11216

The primary goal is to make buying art more accessible for the public, therefore complimentary shuttle busses will be provided for this event.

Each bus will run on four different loops offering attendees a chance to experience galleries throughout Brooklyn. In addition, each bus will be staffed with art docents to answer questions about visiting galleries and Brooklyn's art scene.

*We invite you to mark your calendars for this exciting event at Zion Gallery and stay tuned for additional information.......

Con Ed Presents "Urban Flowers"

2008-11-01T18:35:00.013-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Con Ed's Exhibiting Space Presents Paintings By, Federecia Hartley

November 1 through November 30, 2008

Con Edison’s Exhibiting Space
30 Flatbush Avenue Extension
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(Between Livingston and Nevins Street)

Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m.

Press contact: Leon Nicholas Kalas, Curator, 718-797-3943
LeonKalas@aol.com

Con Edison’s curator Leon Nicholas Kalas, in his quest to continue exhibiting talented emerging Brooklyn artists at the Con Edison’s Exhibiting Space, has discovered Fedrecia Hartley, a native of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

Fedrecia’s bold creative works are done in a mixed media and acrylic that often addresses the complexity of the urban landscape. Her recent works being exhibited in this show is a mixed media series of Urban Flowers done in rich colors capturing the everyday beauty and strength that can be found in the city.

Fedrecia has studied at New York University, and received an MA in Studio Art. She has been exhibited at various art exhibitions, including The Brooklyn Public Library- Macon Branch, Fulton Art Fair, Skylight Gallery, the African American Museum in Hempstead, LI and the prestigious Salmagundi Art Club in New York City. Federecia is the Director of Zion Gallery and President and Co-founder of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Artists’ Association (BeSAA).

ZION GALLERY Participates in the BeSAA 5th Annual Studio Strut

2008-10-13T23:13:00.042-04:00

Zion Gallery would like to thank you for your tremendous support this weekend! We saw some old friends and made new ones. You have made our participation in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Artists' Association (BeSAA) Studio Strut a huge success!

Thank you K. Leslie Holland & The Holland Group, Charlene Dougall, Linda Hartley, Rita Correa and Betty Wilson for all of their help and support. Olivia Cousins (photography), Fedrecia Hartley (acrylic paintings) Leon Nicholas Kalas (oil paintings), Clarence James (drawings), Jamison Sarteschi (mixed media paintings), Diana Allison (jewelry), Rita Correa (jewelry) and Wanett Clyde (knitwear,handbags and jewelry) are just a few of the artist who have work on display at the gallery.

You still have an opportunity to view the work.
Please call 718.919.8014 for gallery hours.

Bed-Stuy Alive! is just two days away.

2008-10-09T09:53:00.005-04:00

Opening ceremony at Restoration Plaza
starts at 10:30am
Several leaders of the community will be honored.
One special honoree is Valerie Bell-Bey.
She is being honored for her service to the art community.

Vendor Market starts at 10am.

STUDIO STRUTS STARTS AT NOON.

Restoration Rocks starts at 12:30pm

Please pick up your map at any of the strut locations or go to
http://www.besaa.org/ and get it online.

BeSAA at the Skylight Gallery

2008-09-22T21:17:00.010-04:00

BeSAA at the Skylight Gallery

October 1 -October 25

October 11
Workshop and Guided Tour
"Telling Your Own Story" 1pm-3pm
Sponsored by Skylight Gallery

October 25
Art Workshop
"I Have A Story"
for Children 1pm-3pm
Sponsored by BeSAA
*Bring a photo of yourself or a loved one to be used for the project

October 25
Artist Talk & Closing Reception

3pm-5pm

Skylight Gallery

Restoration Plaza

1368 Fulton Street

Brooklyn, NY

3rd Floor

(718) 636-6949

Gallery Hours
Wed-Fri 11am-6pm
Sat 1pm-6pm

*Exhibitions are free of charge

The John Mercer Langston Institute Fundraiser at Zion Gallery

2008-09-22T21:08:00.008-04:00

The 4th Annual Fundraising Event for the Preservation & Restoration of the

John Mercer Langston home in Oberlin, Ohio

The Exhibition will feature the works of Photographer, Olivia Cousins and additional art work donated by friends of the John Mercer Langston Institute.

Saturday September 27, 2008

4pm-8pm

Zion Gallery
152 MacDonough Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718)919-8014

For more information contact: ohcousins@netzero.net

Welcome to Zion Gallery

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Mission

Zion Gallery is more than just a collection of works of art. The gallery promotes an awareness of art in general. Zion strives to exhibit the paintings, drawings, and sculpture of contemporary self-taught, naïve, visionary and local artists. Our goal is to support a network of artists and provide an opportunity for customers to purchase pieces that are unique and exclusive.

History

Zion Gallery is located in the historic district of Bedford-Stuyvesant Brooklyn. Founded in 2005, by Bedford-Stuyvesant artist, Fedrecia Hartley. Zion Gallery functions to collect, preserve, study, document, interpret, and exhibit community artists and beyond. While these goals are common to many galleries, Zion Gallery distinguishes itself by emphasizing art's historical, cultural, and social contexts, with the experimentation and interpretation through workshops, special events and presentations.

Facilities

The Art Gallery has 1200 square feet of exhibition space in two adjacent rooms. The Zion Gift Shop exhibits and sells artwork and handmade functional items from local and up-and-coming artists, designers and crafters.

Should you be in our vicinity (or planning a trip to the New York City area) we would welcome your visit. Zion Gallery is residential, and our staff is small, but we are generally here on Saturdays & Sundays Noon to 6:00 pm. It is always a good idea to call ahead to make sure that someone will be at the gallery to greet you. We are happy to make appointments for weekdays and evenings as well.

Fedrecia Hartley
Director

Upcoming Exhibitions

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Fafanto ( /Andinka for butterfly) Collection by Rita Correa

Wanett Clyde

Jamison Sarteschi October 11-31

Fedrecia Hartley October 11 and October 12

Olivia Cousins October 11 and October 12

Leon Nicholas Kalas October 11-October 31

Bed-Stuy Alive! Calendar of Events.....

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Bed-Stuy Alive! Taste, Strut, Tour, Shop, Rock and Run

KICK-OFF STREET FESTIVAL

October 11th 9am-5pm
Come out for our kick-off street festival featuring events and local vendors offering food and other items for sale. The festival will take place on Fulton Street between Brooklyn and New York Avenues. The ceremony honoring local community activists will take place at 10am. Event will take place rain or shine.

Restaurant TASTE
October 11-18
Sample the delectable cuisine of over 30 restaurants during our 4th Annual Bedford-Stuyvesant Taste. Receive a Bed-Stuy Alive! discount when you present your coupon to any of the participating eateries.

Studio STRUT

October 11 12-6pm
October 12 12-5pm
Join the Bedford-Stuyvesant Artists’ Association (BeSAA) on their 5th Annual Studio Strut. Take an unguided tour in the neighborhood to view artwork for sale by local artists in their studios, galleries and local businesses. Visit BeSAA for a map and more information.

Brownstone TOUR
October 18, 9am-5pm
Join The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc. during their 30th Annual Brownstone Tour. View several of the magnificent homes of this historically rich community.

SHOP Bed-Stuy
October 11th-18th
Shop in Bed-Stuy at the participating local area businesses. Coupon books are available for discounts. For a list of businesses in the community.

Restoration ROCKS
October 11th 11:30-5pm
Rock to free live sets on Fulton Street by some of Brooklyn’s hippest, hottest and funkiest bands at the 2nd Annual Restoration Rocks Music Festival. A choice for fans of Black Rock, Funk Brooklyn, and electrifying live music Brooklyn style.

Bed-Stuy Alive! is a joint venture of BeSAA, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation, Bridge Street Development Corporation, Community Board No. 3 and The Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc.