rabbis, goats and other characters
Jonathan Blum with Ostrich Painting
matted lic

Storefront Studio address:
285 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11215
(Between 1st & 2nd Streets in Park Slope -see map)
(718) 499-0199

Jonathan Blum's storefront is always open by appointment and by luck. Please call or e-mail to make a studio appointment or for information about commissions.

UPCOMING EVENTS

    Hello everyone. I will try to keep this as updated as possible but please call my cell phone to verify: (917) 855-6564. Follow me on twitter.

    WHERE I'M SELLING ON THE WEEKENDS AND OTHER INFORMATION

    I'm doing my best to keep this info current. Because of the weather, plans are subject to change. Check the above box for updates, as well as the calendar at the bottom left for events. If you're trying to find me, a quick call on my cell will let you know exactly where I am-- (917) 855-6564. Usually if it's bad weather (high winds included), I'll be at my storefront studio (address to the left).

    I have IMPORTANT NEWS to share with you that will affect me and many other artists who sell their works at Union Square and other parks around the city: The story just hit the New York Times (click below) on Saturday, April 17th and practically every other news outlet in the city.

    NY Times: Bloomberg trying to eliminate 70% of artists from parks

    This situation is so depressing.

    There will be a public hearing on Friday April 23, 2010 at the Chelsea Recreation Center, 430 West 25th Street, New York, NY at 11:00 AM. The ARTIST group will hold a large protest before the hearing, at 10 AM SHARP. Come if you can. I will be one of many who will be testifying for the artists next Friday.

    Since 2005, I have been selling my original artwork in Union Square. It has been an amazing experience to watch a grassroots phenomenon take hold in Union Square. The farmer's market, the artists, the locals, the tourists, the park, the protests, the city-sponsored events--all make Union Square one of the most genuine and dynamic places in America. It truly is the center of NYC right now.

    My argument is simply to enforce the laws and regulations that are already on the books. This will get rid of the vendors who are not selling things they make with their own hands and therefore are not protected by the First Amendment. Try this approach first before you get rid of 70% of the artists. It makes sense, right? Unfortunately, I think it'll take a miracle for these new

     I will be selling at Union Square every weekend until it becomes illegal for me to do so. I'll keep my website updated during this time. I am usually somewhere between 14th and 17th Streets.

    For those in Washington, DC, I have a representative who will be selling for me at  Eastern Market throughout the spring and summer (not every weekend). His name is Noah Kramer and he's an old family friend. You can contact him directly to see where he'll be. noahck@gmail.com or (202) 427-4049. For art emergencies, he can make house calls.

     

    WHERE I'M SELLING ON THE WEEKDAYS

    During the week, I am exclusively in my storefront (address above, left). I'm open by appointment and by luck. My storefront is the best place for serious inquiries, as you will have my undivided attention and access to my full body of available work. Making an appointment is suggested. If you're leaving it to chance, I'm usually working there in the evenings after 10:00pm.


    MERCHANDISE
    NEW: T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE

    Now available: organic cotton t-shirts featuring Delusional Dog Trying to Impress New York City. The shirts are soft & comfy. Women's tees come in orange, available in sizes S, M & L. Men's tees are blue, available in M, L, and XL.

    Alternative Apparel size chart here.

    Cat Cards Dog Cards


    NOTECARDS: Boxed Notecards and address books featuring Dogs and Cats are also available.To purchase t-shirts or notecards, contact me by email or phone.


    THE NEW ORLEANS RABBI REAWAKENS

    I have just returned from New Orleans, where I re-painted a Rabbi mural that I originally painted on a Faubourg Marigny warehouse in 1995. Check out this video from The Times-Picayune.. Here's a longer version by Bryce Lankard.
    New Orleans Rabbi

     

     


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