You're Invited To Motorgate Gallery Opening Reception For Roosevelt Island 2017 Fall For Arts Festival Murals Exhibit Friday Evening April 5 - Jazz & Light Refreshments Too

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) and Gallery RIVAA will host an opening reception for the new exhibit of Fall For Arts Festival Murals at the Motorgate Gallery Friday evening, April 5 from 6:30 to 8 PM

You’re invited!

According to RIOC:

Join us for the unveiling of the 2018 Fall for Arts Festival murals being added to Roosevelt Island’s Motorgate Gallery, located in the Motorgate Garage Atrium.

Includes, a reception in the Atrium with live music from Roosevelt Island band The Jazz Kats, light refreshments, and a tour of this unique art.

Artists will be on hand to give insight into how they interpreted last year’s theme-Exploring Your Freedom: Uniting a Nation.

RIOC President Susan Rosenthal reported on the Motorgate Gallery opening during the March 7 RIOC Board of Directors Meeting.

Roosevelt Island Community Report From RIOC President Susan Rosenthal - Update On Tram Overhaul Project, Cherry Blossom Festival, New Capital Planning Director And Public Information Officer, Blackwell House Opening Ribbon Cutting, Youth Center Building Needs More Work, Motorgate Garage Waterproofing & New Murals Displayed At Motorgate Gallery Opening

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Susan Rosenthal reported to the March 7 RIOC Board of Directors meeting on the following subjects.

• Roosevelt Island Tram Overhaul Project - Ms Rosenthal thanked RIOC project manager Prince Shah for developing plan to keep Tram operating during Overhaul project. The Tram Cable overhaul aspect of project is on schedule for completion. However, gear box renovation may be delayed because parts coming from Europe have not cleared customs yet. Rope work may be finished before Gear Boxes arrive. In that case, both cabins will operate until work starts on Gear Boxes and then 1 cabin in operation again.
• Cherry Blossom Festival scheduled for April 13. F Train and both Tram Cabins are scheduled to be operating that day and RIOC is trying to get added ferry service. RIOC working with RIRA on Cherry Blossom Festival. 10 thousand people attended last year.
• New RIOC Capital Planning Director hired. Has over 30 years working experience with NYC Parks Department.
• New Public Information Officer hired.
• Blackwell House opening and ribbon cutting ceremony coming up soon.
• Youth Center building needs alot more work than originally thought. New RFP issued for work.
• Motorgate waterproofing project contractor to be selected soon - garage will be open during work.
• Motorgate Gallery opening April 5 - murals from 2018 Fall For Arts Festival will be displayed.

Here's Ms Rosenthal's complete community report.

You're Invited To Motorgate Gallery Opening Reception For Roosevelt Island 2017 Fall For Arts Festival Murals Exhibit Tomorrow Evening March 28 - Jazz & Light Refreshments Too

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) and Gallery RIVAA will host an opening reception for the new exhibit of Fall For Arts Festival Murals at the Motorgate Gallery tomorrow evening.

According to RIOC:

You are cordially invited to attend the 2018 Motorgate Gallery Opening. The event will take place at the Motorgate Garage Atrium (688 Main St.) on Wed., March 28th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Come and celebrate the addition of new murals painted at the 2017 Fall for Arts Festival to the Gallery's collection!

The Gallery opening is sponsored and curated by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association (RIVAA). The Jazz Salonists will provide live entertainment. Drinks and light refreshments will be available. This is a free event.

For more information visit

RIOC adds:

The gallery opening will feature artists’ interpretations of how their work relates to last year’s festival theme: “Relentless Rhythm: City in Motion”; live music from The Jazz Salonists and refreshments. This is a free event.

The Fall for Arts Festival, now entering its 13th year, is an annual Roosevelt Island event that invites artists – children and adults - to participate in the day- long mural and crafts festival set to a pre-determined theme. Participation in the event is free; as are all basic paints, brushes and primed painting surfaces. Winning murals will hang in the garage atrium for one year.

The 2018 Fall for Art Festival on the island will be held September 29, 2018.

Here are some of the murals from 2017 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival that will be displayed at the Motorgate Gallery.



Stop by tomorrow evening and take a look.

Reminder - Motorgate Gallery Murals Opening Reception And Cornell Tech Community Town Hall Meeting Tomorrow March 29

According to Roosevelt Island's Gallery RIVAA:

Dear all,

Please join us for the opening ceremony of Motorgate Gallery on Wednesday, March 29th from 6-7:30pm at Motorgate Atrium.

Free refreshments will be provided by Gallery RIVAA.

Venue: Motorgate Atrium, 628 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York, NY 10044

http://rivaa.com/event/motorgate-gallery-opening-2017

And from Cornell Tech:

Join us for the Cornell Tech Town Hall! Wednesday, March 29th, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Manhattan Park Theatre Club, 8 River Road

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

Please be advised that there will be a Cornell Tech Town Hall event on Wednesday, March 29th from 7 – 8:30 PM at the Manhattan Park Theater Club (8 River Rd.).

We appreciate Cornell working together with RIOC in order to allow Roosevelt Island residents to attend both the Town Hall and the Motorgate Gallery Opening, which is scheduled for 6 PM that same evening.

Tomorrow is a busy night on Roosevelt Island. See you at both events.

You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Motorgate Garage Art Gallery Opening Reception Celebrating Display Of Fall For Arts Festival Murals - Wednesday March 29

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

You are cordially invited to attend the 2017 Motorgate Gallery Opening. The event will take place at the Motorgate Garage Atrium (688 Main St.) on Wed., March 29th from 6-7:30 PM. Come and celebrate the addition of new murals painted at the 2016 Fall for Arts Festival to the Gallery's collection!

The Gallery opening is sponsored and curated by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association (RIVAA). The Jazz Salonists will provide live entertainment. Drinks and light refreshments will be available. For more information visit https://rioc.ny.gov/pdf/MGateGallery17.pdf

During the 2016 Motorgate Garage Gallery murals display opening reception (video below):

... RIOC Community Relations Specialist Erica Spencer-El together with Gallery RIVAA's Tad Sudol welcomed visitors to the Motorgate Gallery and described how the Motorgate Gallery began. Mr Sudol said:

I think this is the only garage in entire New York who has displays of such big art work...

... It reminds me a little bit of National Gallery in Washington...

Gallery RIVAA & RIOC Celebrate Roosevelt Island Motorgate Garage Gallery Display Of Fall For Arts Festival Murals - Also, You're Invited To Gallery RIVAA Opening Reception For Visions Of Gaia Exhibition Saturday April 9

Roosevelt Island's Gallery RIVAA will be hosting an opening reception Saturday evening June 9 for an exhibition titled Visions Of Gaia. You're invited. According to Gallery RIVAA:

VISIONS OF GAIA
Artists' depictions and metaphors of the ecological world

Artists:
Anne Doris-Eisner, Oi Fortin, Frieda Howling, Greta Lood,
Lisie Orjuela, John Arabolos, Phillip Falcone, John Favret,
William Kent, Gus Moran, Mark Previtt.

Gallery RIVAA
527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island
New York City, NY 10044

Artists' Reception: Saturday, April 9, 5 to 8 PM

Curated by Johnes Ruta - AzothGallery.com

For more information.

Last Saturday, April 2, Gallery RIVAA and the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) celebrated the display of new murals from the 2015 Fall For Arts Festival at the Motorgate Gallery.

Image Of Artist Carol Tanjutco in Front Of Her Fall For Arts Mural At Motorgate Gallery

RIOC Community Relations Specialist Erica Spencer-El together with Gallery RIVAA's Tad Sudol welcomed visitors to the Motorgate Gallery and described how the Motorgate Gallery began. Mr Sudol said:

I think this is the only garage in entire New York who has displays of such big art work...

... It reminds me a little bit of National Gallery in Washington...

Mural artist Jeff Lee described his mural representing a Roosevelt Island:

... haunted by the good things in our past. The amount of care that the nurses and doctors and staff on this Island have given people over the years...

Image of Artist Jeff Lee In Front Of His Mural At Motorgate Gallery

and Julia Ferguson spoke about the mural created by her teenage daughter for the Garden Club.



Tad Sudol hoped for future Motorgate Gallery projects including displaying the old Tram Wheels currently stored nearby and eventual use of the old Tram Cabins as well.



Take a walk thru the Motorgate Gallery from Roosevelt Island Bridge entrance to the Atrium.



RIOC has more pictures at it's Facebook Page.

Monday Fun Fact!Did you know 16 new murals have been added to the Motorgate Garage? Check out pictures from Saturday's 2016 Motorgate Gallery Opening!
Posted by Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New York on Monday, April 4, 2016

You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Motorgate Gallery Opening Displaying Fall For Arts Festival Murals Saturday April 2 - Reception Follows At Gallery RIVAA

 Image From RIOC

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) reports:

You are cordially invited to attend the 2016 Motorgate Gallery Opening. The event will take place at the Motorgate Garage Atrium (628 Main St.) this Saturday, April 2nd at 12 PM. Come and celebrate the addition of new murals painted at the 2015 Fall for Arts Festival to the Gallery's collection! The Gallery opening is sponsored by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and curated by the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association. Immediately following the opening, a reception will be held at Gallery RIVAA, located at 527 Main Street. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. For more information visit.

Roosevelt Island's Gallery RIVAA invites you to the Motorgate Gallery opening ceremony and reception afterwards. According to Gallery RIVAA:

Dear all,

Please join us for the opening ceremony of Motorgate Gallery on Saturday, April 2nd at 12PM at Motorgate Garage followed by a reception at 1PM at Gallery RIVAA.

Opening: Motorgate Garage at 12pm
628 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York, NY 10044

Reception: Gallery RIVAA at 1pm
527 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York, NY 10044

We hope to see you there!

Warmly,
RIVAA

Examples of the Fall For Arts Murals to be exhibited at the Motorgate Gallery are at bottom of the invitation.

More on the 2015 Fall For Arts murals at this previous post.

The Roosevelt Island Motorgate Gallery opened in 2013. Here's what happened



at the Ribbon Cutting Opening Ceremony.

Roosevelt Island Resident Fed Up With Pigeon Poop At Motorgate Garage - Wants Action From RIOC To Clean Up The Mess

Roosevelt Island resident Raye Schwartz shares message below she sent to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) earlier today about pigeon poop at the Motorgate Garage.

Image of Entrance to Motorgate Garage Atrium

Ms. Schwartz reports:

I'm totally fed up with this situation. Today I stopped by the RIOC office and got as far as the receptionist who said "they're working on it" and to contact you. This has been going on for years and nothing is being done except we have to play hopscotch to get from the elevators to our parked cars. RIOC claims it's Motorgate's responsibility and they claim it's RIOC's job. The biggest issue is the proliferation of pigeon nests in the rafters, and those must be removed immediately.

Notice that the atrium was power washed and screening was installed to deter pigeons so RIOC could hang art. Yet they won't do anything to keep this crap from getting on our cars, our shoes and the wheels of baby strollers. Obviously, then, their priority is appearance rather than protecting the health and safety of people who are paying parking fees and taxes.

There are laws about this hazard in New York City. Does RIOC really want the unfavorable publicity if enough of us call the news media to report this or the aggravation of legal involvement if there are sanctions because of broken laws?

Can we please have a solution which should involve the following steps:
1. Get an exterminator to go through Motorgate and remove all pigeon nests from the rafters.
2. Install screening so the nests do not come back.
3. Power wash the droppings on a periodic and reasonable schedule.
4. Empower PSD to issue summons to people who ignore signage and feed pigeons and squirrels.
5. RIOC president to implement an immediate and continuing campaign which will include articles in the WIRE, signage on the kiosks, and flyers in stores, at the visitors center and on apartment building bulletin boards warning people about the health hazards.
6. While the NY City law about feeding pigeons is vague and confusing, there are workarounds  such as declaring that it is against the law of a particular community or entity (such as the Central Park Conservancy). Since RIOC is the name of this town they are able to declare certain activities illegal and punishable by law.
7. Reminding people that feeding pigeons also attracts rats, which has resulted in poison being put down and has already killed squirrels and could be a serious hazard to young kids playing outside.

These photos were taken today.

These photos were taken Sept 9, 2015:

These photos were taken in 2013:

Please please please get this resolved.

Thanks,

UPDATE 10/19 -A RIOC Spokesperson responds:

We are taking the necessary steps to solve the pigeon issue at Motorgate and believe that with a consistent cleaning schedule, additional signage deterring people from feeding pigeons (including the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings) and eliminating nesting areas will help address the issue. Porters at Motorgate have increased the number of scheduled cleanings specifically for pigeon droppings on each floor. In addition, the Director of Island Operations, Cy Opperman, is currently looking into other humane solutions to control and deter the pigeons at the facility.

You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Motorgate Gallery Opening Saturday April 26 - Come See Unveiling Of New Murals

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

You are cordially invited to attend the 2014 Motorgate Gallery Opening.

The event will take place at the Motorgate Garage Atrium (628 Main St.) this Saturday, April 26th, at 12 PM. Come and celebrate the addition of new murals painted at the 2013 Fall for Arts Festival to the Gallery's collection! The Gallery opening is sponsored by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation and curated by the Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association.

Here are some scenes from last year's Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting

of the Motorgate Art Gallery and mural collection.

More Motorgate Gallery Murals here.

Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival October 5, A Mystical Island - Call For Artists To Paint Outdoor Murals At Southpoint Park

Roosevelt Island's 2013 Fall For Arts Festival is coming up soon.

Image From Arthash

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Charlene Indelciato reports:

The date is set for our annual Fall for the Arts Festival. In partnership with Gallery RIVAA, RIOC will be hosting the Festival on October 5th at Southpoint Park and on the lawn south of Rivercross. There will be music, art, food and fun for all!

I understand that the painting of large outdoor murals is the Festival’s most loved tradition. I look forward to viewing them both in the Park and later at the Motorgate Gallery.

The theme for this year's event is "A Mystical Island." It is free to participate - paint and brushes are provided!

We invite you to submit a sketch of your design or any inquiries to Anna.Rankin@rioc.ny.gov along with a title and short description. The deadline for sketches is September 21, 2013....

RIOC has put out a call for artists to show their works.

Image From RIOC

According to Arthash, RIOC is seeking:

... several artists to each paint a 6 ft x 8 ft mural outdoors at Southpoint Park during the 2013 Fall for Arts Festival. Every year, the Fall for Arts Festival inspires and engages Roosevelt Island's creative community with music, displays of art and interactive workshops. One of the festival's most-loved traditions is the painting of large outdoor murals - a large and enthusiastic audience comes out each year to watch these paintings take shape. After the festival concludes, the murals are left on display in the park for a short time, then moved into the Island's Motorgate Gallery for display through late 2014.

The theme for this year's event is "A Mystical Island," so designs should reflect a sense of magic or fantasy in some form. It's free to participate, paint and brushes are provided!

We invite you to submit a sketch of your design or any inquiries to Anna.Rankin@rioc.ny.gov along with a title and short description. Deadline for sketches is September 21st, 2013. Good luck!

More info on 2013 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival here and scenes from 2012 Fall For Arts

Murals From 2012 Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Festival

at this previous post.

Clog Editors Discuss Brutalism Architecture At Roosevelt Island's Gallery RIVAA - Roosevelt Island Is A Unique And Amazing Place They Say

Image From Clog

As previously reported, following the opening of the Roosevelt Island Motorgate Art Gallery

Image of Motorgate Art Gallery Mural

the editors of Clog Magazine celebrated the launching of their latest issue with a discussion of Brutalism

Image From Clog

at Gallery RIVAA.

John Lee of the Stewardship Report shares this video of Clog Magazine's talk about Brutalism.



Among the topics discussed was the wisdom, or lack thereof, of Main Street Master Leaseholder Hudson Related's plan to remove the glass window partitions from the Main Street Arcade. In response to a question from the architects whether the glass partitions were useful, the audience at Gallery RIVAA said that the windows were useful which, according to the architects, was more important than any opinion they may have.

You can buy Clog's Brutalism issue here.

Roosevelt Island Motorgate Gallery Opens - Gallery RIVAA Island Of Art Vision Becoming More Real

The Roosevelt Island Motorgate Art Gallery opened to the public yesterday afternoon with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

attended by residents, Gallery RIVAA artists, Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Directors and staff as well as visitors from Clog magazine who were celebrating Brutalism on Roosevelt Island.

Gallery RIVAA President Tad Sudol, who initiated the idea for the Motorgate Gallery, began the ceremony by thanking RIOC Director Margie Smith, Acting President Don Lewis and RIOC staff for the efforts they made to transform the Motorgate Atrium into the Motorgate Art Gallery.

As reported by Mr. Lewis in previous post:

... We are excited about the Project which through creative repurposing will have art adorn the walls of Motorgate’s atrium for the first time in many years. The Gallery is part of RIOC’s continuing efforts to expand the beautification of public spaces on the Island. Selected from works that were originally seen during previous Fall for Arts Festivals, the colorful murals were created by residents, local artists, students from The Child School/Legacy High School and PS/IS 217, and Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association (RIVAA) members. The pieces range in size and portray vivid images of Roosevelt Island, nature, cultural themes and abstract designs. We would like to thank RIVAA and its president Tad Sudol for partnering with us on the project and co-sponsoring the Project....

Here's what happened at yesterday's Roosevelt Island Motorgate Gallery Grand Opening



and some of the Motorgate Murals.

More pictures of Motorgate Gallery art work at this previous post.

Following the Motorgate Gallery opening, Gallery RIVAA hosted a gathering

for Clog Magazine's discussion of Roosevelt Island Brutalism

and some live music.

It was a very nice Roosevelt Island day.

Go check out the Motorgate Gallery.

Roosevelt Island Motorgate Garage Transformed Into Art Gallery - Grand Opening Saturday March 23, Explore Brutalism With Clog

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) invites you to the Grand Opening of the Motorgate Gallery.

Image From RIOC

According to RIOC:

You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening of The Motorgate Gallery - Saturday, March 23rd at 2 PM. The Gallery is located inside the Atrium of the Motorgate Parking Garage (628 Main Street), next to the Gristedes Supermarket.

In a creative effort to expand the beautification of open spaces on Roosevelt Island, the opening will exhibit art work. Selected works have been curated from previous Fall for Arts Festival events by residents, local artists, students attending both The Child School/ Legacy High School and PS/IS 217, as well as members of Gallery RIVAA.

Immediately following the opening, there will be a reception held at Gallery RIVAA, 527 Main Street, at 3 PM. Light refreshments and drinks will be served.

We look forward to seeing you there.

This event is sponsored and curated by RIOC & the Gallery RIVAA.

Some more Motorgate murals.

According to Clog:

To celebrate the launch of CLOG's newest issue, join the editors on Roosevelt Island on March 23rd. At 2pm, CLOG will take part in the opening ceremony of the new Motorgate Gallery at 688 Main Street, after which we will walk south to Gallery RIVAA at 527 Main Street for a launch party at 3pm. CLOG and guest editor Michael Abrahamson will present the Brutalism issue, and photos by Iwan Baan, Andrew Kenney and Brett Beyer will be displayed.

A defining architectural style of the postwar era—characterized by severe, abstract geometries and the use of cast concrete, block and brick—Brutalism arguably produced some of the world’s least popular public buildings. The style’s international propagation brought modern architecture to ever-larger constituencies, and some argue that the perceived shortcomings of these Brutalist structures led to the demise of the Modernist project. While today often admired by architects, many Brutalist projects are now threatened with demolition....