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Poster is Page 1, Post Card Page 2 available as PDF
2009, 51st annual Fulton Art Fair
To be held in August 2009 and not in the traditional month July. Please mark your calendars and save the following dates:
Fri. Aug. 7, Sat. Aug. 8, Sun. Aug. 9
& the following weekend of
Fri. Aug . 14, Sat. Aug. 15, Sun. Aug. 16
at noon at Fulton Park, Brooklyn
Sat. Aug . 22 FAF Auction & Gala with BESA Details, time, place to be announced.
Open to all professional and emerging visual artists, all ages. All work displayed must be original fine art created by the registered artist(s). Feel free to fill out the form below or download our application directly:
available as
as PDF or as a GoogleDoc or as a Word Doc. Please return application and images in JPG format to info@fultonartfair.com
Please call our hotline 718.707.1457 for more information.
To those who would like to support the mission of the Fulton Art Fair, please consider making a tax-deductible gift so we can continue our to build our legacy and produce more programs and events. To those interested in joining the Fulton Art Fair, please visit our SUPPORT PAGE where you can download our membership application available as
Fulton Art Fair & KIDflix Film Festival each Friday
MoCADA is proud to collaborate with the Fulton Art Fair this year!
Please mark your calendars and come out and visit the Festival and then check out a KIDflix Film.
KIDflix Film Festival Program
The 10th Annual KIDflix Film Fest of Bed-Stuy!
Fridays in August at 7:30pm! (rain date Saturday Night) at Fulton Park (Stuyvesant & Tubman/Fulton A/C to Utica) Sponsored by New York State Council on the Arts and Assemblywoman Annette Robinson
Date: Friday, August 7th
Film Short: MISUNDERSTOOD, Directed by Clark Johnson
2007-2008 National East Coast Contest Winner, Misunderstood is a story about two close brothers whose relationship is tested when both find themselves attracted to the same girl. As a rivalry ensues, the brothers must come to terms with their masculinity and their extent of loyalty. Written from student discussions at Manhattan’s High School for Graphic Communication Arts, Misunderstood depicts a personal journey to understanding what constitutes a boy from a man. (Produced by Scenarios USA).
Feature Film: SLINGSHOT HIP HOP
Directed by: Jackie Reem Salloum
First featured at Sundance 2008, the film follows Palestine’s first rap group DAM, and female artists Arapeyat and Sabreena Da Witch, through their struggle to replace violence with rhymes. The film compares the Arabic plight to that of black youth and parallels the two artforms. “The culture of hip hop and rap is at its most powerful and yet its most tender in Slingshot Hip Hop” – Chuck D, Public Enemy.
Date: Friday, August 14th
Film Short: MANCHILD, Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
On the eve of his 18th birthday, Tommy’s responsibilities in this point in his life include raising his three younger sisters, maintaining his friendships and catering to his girlfriend. Forced into the position at a young age, Tommy must define for himself what it means to be a man. The film raises questions about the true meaning of masculinity and what institutes a right of passage. (Produced by Scenarios USA)
Feature Film: BRONX PRINCESS
Directed by: Yoni Brook and Musa Syeed
17-year-old Rocky reunites with her father, a chief in Ghana, West Africa. To do this she must leave the familiar streets of the Bronx after her high school graduation. At first, headstrong Rocky is excited to reach a new world of independence. However, she soon realizes the transition forces her to question her American values against African traditions and ultimately confront her dual cultures.
Date: Friday, August 21st
Film Short: BITTER MEMORIES, Directed by Joshua Marston
Rob grows up watching his father abuse his mother. When the effects of that household start to show in Rob’s mature relationships with women, Rob confronts his father’s behavior. This coming of age story communicates the strength required to break from the past and come to terms with ones own responsibilities. (Produced by Scenarios USA)
Feature Film: TROUBLE THE WATER
Directed by: Tia Lesson and Carl Deal
Winner of best documentary at Sundance 2008, the film highlights the disturbing scenes inside hurricane Katrina by incorporating the homemade film of Kimberly Rivers Roberts, an aspiring rap artist. The film shows the struggle to survive, the neglect of the Bush administration, and the heroism of streetwise citizens of New Orleans in 2006.
Date: Friday, August 29th
Performances by: Purelements
Film Short: SKIDDLES, Directed by Erwin “Brooklyn” Brown
When Tiny, the most popular girl in school breaks up with Jason after only two days, it’s up to Jason and his pals Timothy, Massia and Derrick to find out why. Set in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, the short film takes us back to those teenage growing pains as we follow these middle school students through their trials and tribulations.
Featured Film: THE WIZ
Directed by: Sidney Lumet
You know how we do! Bring the family, friends and neighbors and come on and “Ease on down the road” with Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, Richard Pryor and Bed Stuy’s own Lena Horne and of course, Michael Jackson in his award winning role as “Scarecrow” and don’t forget to dress up like your favorite Wiz character for our costume contest with prizes from our local businesses.
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