In a world where people should be able to express themselves freely, there seemed to be a void that our local community was missing. People from different walks of life, art backgrounds and cultures needed a platform “dedicated to artist in all forms of Art and the Hustle required to exhibit creativity.”
In 2017, Co-founders D. Harper, (MindField Productions) and Linda L. Cheung (Mixed Media Fine Artist) saw a need for change in the art world, thus creating ‘ART and HUSTLE C.U.L.T.U.R.E’ to help push & develop new tale.
When asked, What is Art & Hustle and what called them to this development? they responded:
“Art & Hustle is a collaborative effort between my partner Linda Cheung and I. She is a multimedia artists and I am a videographer and music producer. We both have a passion to support and encourage people to trust their dopeness and not only go into their creative zone, but create and show it to the world. So we want to give those artists a platform to show their creativity and network. It takes a lot of courage and hustle to show anyone let alone a room full of strangers something you created.”
On March 9th, 2018, I had the pleasure of partaking in one of their themed open mic events which paid homage to the Notorious BIG.
Held at one of Bushwick, Brooklyn’s exclusive, IMAGE Gallery, an emerging modern contemporary art spaces, owners invited artists from all around NYC to come a pay tribute to one of Brooklyn’s GREATEST, B.I.G, and it was a packed out event!
Multiple vendors, visual artists from diverse backgrounds and young music acts all under one roof for a life changing exhibition; to honor one of our city’s own. With both live musical and visual art, participants were able to get a “full experience”. With vibrant pieces from contemporary artist like Francois Emera and graphic designer Ladie Ovila to live tattooing by Stretch Royal3 and live mural artists such as, Riiisa Boogie, Jordan Jones, and Donna Mikkelsen, there was literally something for EVERYONE!
So Whats Next?!? “Art & Hustle will continue to support the culture and artists with unique type of events, along with other event concepts that blend all forms of art together and push creativity. We’re currently looking to develop a website and YouTube page to show the videos from all our events.” Where can people find you? “Our instagram/FB pages are best way to reach out to us along with email which is posted on the page also… Stay tuned”
With its unique marketing strategy and support local artist, ART and HUSTLE continues to successfully support those who choose to chase their dreams in their own creative fields. Despite age, gender, or race, ART & HUSTLE ’s goal is to have “Creative Unity Learning To Unite Races Everywhere”, a message that so many have forgotten. Look out for their May 11th, 2018 in conjunction with IMAGE Gallery, “Power of Pussy P.O.P” event, which helps promote women empowerment… I’ll def be there!!!!
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