We are teaming up with artist Jared Deal for this year’s New York Comic Con 2010!

Come visit us in The Cultyard which brings an edgy, artistic and splashy new addition to the 2010 show! The Cultyard pavilion will bring together art, design, collectible toys, pop-tech and fashion of the underground pop culture scene.

The Cultyard “show-within-a-show” at NYCC 2010 will showcase a top-notch list of creative lifestyle companies whose products include urban apparel, collectible designer toys, art and illustration, independent magazine publications, animation, tech and entertainment.

We are excited to spend the weekend with other awesome companies and artists such as Tokidoki, Toy Tokyo, DKE, StrangeCo, Tenacious Toys, myplasticheart, Toyqube, Mimoco, and Tara McPherson!

New York Comic Con – October 8 – 10, 2010, Jacob K. Javits Center

Buy your ticket before September 10 to get your tickets mailed to you in advance. Tickets will begin mailing after September 10.

www.newyorkcomiccon.com

Dream in Plastic is proud to present the group show FOURever featuring the works of graffiti artists Charles Billy Harmon aka Bilrock 161, Andy Dolan aka Pure TFP, Louie Gasparro aka KR.ONE, and Charles Wolfson aka WHISPER opening on August 14, 2010.

The show is in conjunction with our one year anniversary in Beacon, NY! The party will take 6pm to 9pm, with a special gift bag giveaway beginning at 3pm to the first 100 guests. The show will end September 10, 2010 so make sure you come out in time!

>> The four artists will also be collaborating on a mural for the store’s windows during a live painting event on August 5, 2010 at 2pm.<<

We are so excited to be celebrating this milestone by featuring such talented artists. We are so grateful for being able to share one entire year with all the wonderful customers, artists and friends we have made throughout our time at the store!

FOURever is the largest show that Dream in Plastic has ever hosted, and it will feature close to forty works by Bilrock161, Pure TFP, KR.ONE, and WHISPER. With their vastly different styles of graffiti, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone to enjoy looking at!

We can’t wait to see you there!!

Click here for the Facebook event for The Outstallation live painting exhibit on August 5th

Click here for the Facebook event for the FOURever show

If you have ever explored Beacon, NY you are probably aware of that “awesome building down East Main Street with the art in the windows”…

On Saturday July 31st 2010, OPEN SPACE gallery and Burlock Home present Electric Windows 2010. 30 artists will converge in Beacon to create live artwork and have their work installed on the exterior of a 19th century factory building. Electric Windows draws its name from the former electric blanket factory at the foot of Mount Beacon that will act as the backdrop for the event.

In addition to the live art and installation this year’s event includes 2 additional Installation sites, 9 live music acts, food Vendors, dancing by M*POWER ELITE TEAM, and live screen printing by Buxtonia. This is an event not to be missed!

Dream in Plastic is excited to announce that we will be one of the Electric Windows sponsors, vending at the event and our store at 177 Main Street will also be open!

Check out the Electric Windows website for the full list of artists, directions and info. Don’t forget to miss the NEXT STEP after party that will be held at the Piggy Bank at 10pm. The event is 21+ and only $5.

Click here to LIKE Electric Windows on Facebook

Click here to view the event for Electric Windows on Facebook

Joe Pimentel is an artist from Newburgh, NY. His work will be gracing the walls of Dream in Plastic from July 10th – August 13th. Stop by and check it out. Pick up an original piece of art from Joe, and there will also be prints and t-shirts available as well!

The opening reception will be Saturday, July 10th from 6-9pm.

Joe says about his work:

I persistently challenge myself to see how far my imagination can soar on earth and through space by contemplating ideas about time, moments, and overall experiences. I find myself overwhelmed by the limitless possibilities that can be explored and realized as our souls gradually evolve towards a higher level of potential. As this evolution plays out inside of our minds, we continue to create and interact with the constructed, visible world around us. I draw on these visual references, as well as symbols, icons, and metaphors to inform my paintings from a philosophical and analytical point of view.

Come to Dream in Plastic to check out the solo exhibition by Hudson Valley photographer Jennifer König.

The opening reception will be Saturday, May 8th 6-9pm. Delicious cupcakes will be graciously provided by Minnie Cakes Cupcakes!

The show will be on the wall until June 3rd, so stop by soon!

Jennifer says about ORANGE:
“Ever since i was a child I’ve been drawn to the color orange. Now, as a child of 40, I see it everywhere… a chair in my uncle’s living room, a dying rose, my frizzy hair, a small vinyl toy waiting to be placed in tiny little hands. It’s the color of fire, the color of heat; looking at it makes me feel all warm and happy. And with all the cold, hard hurt in this world, we need all the warmth we can get.”

As a photographer, Jennifer looks for the soul of a thing, be it a friend over for dinner, a dog dancing in the grass, a lone tree in a lonelier field. When shooting portraits, she likes to spend time with people, getting a sense of who they are, what makes them laugh, what makes them strong. When shooting places, she looks for a blend of tradition and surprise, classic themes mixed with hidden details.

Visit Jennifer’s website

World Autism Awareness is April 2nd. This April we will be holding a silent art auction at Dream in Plastic to benefit Autism awareness. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Autism Speaks.

Opening reception: Saturday, April 10th, 6 – 9pm. Bids on the art work may be placed until Friday April 30th.

We are now accepting artwork of any variety for auction! If you would like to participate, contact us today for a prospectus.

If you live anywhere near Fishkill, NY cancel any plans you might have for Saturday, March 27th! Come check out the Second Annual Hudson Valley Social Pariah Festival. We will have a booth there, as well as roller derby teams, tattoo artists, musicians, local artists, vendors and more!

The Holiday Inn Fishkill, 542 Rt9 Fishkill, N.Y. 12524

Get more info on Facebook.

That time of year is once again upon us. Happy for some, lonely for others… Whether you are celebrating your love this Valentine’s day, stalking someone new, or frowning upon the holiday altogether – we invite you to participate in our vday art card show. Spill your guts on a Valentine, send it to us, and we will hang it up in our store! We will choose a winner to win a $50 Dream in Plastic gift certificate in addition to having their card emailed out as a Valentine to entire email list.

Mail or drop off your creations:

Dream in Plastic
177 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508

If you want your work returned to you, please provide return postage.

OR email your digital art (hi-res please) to info@dreaminplastic.com.
(We will print it out and hang it up for you)

The show will begin Saturday, February 13th but we will begin hanging cards up February 6th – so please get your artwork in with that in mind.

We love you! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Come see the works of NYC based Ryan Schroeder at Dream in Plastic November 14 – December 7, 2009. The images in this exhibition are from places, throughout the world, that have acted as temporary encampments.

Please join us for the opening reception on Saturday, November 14, from 6 – 9PM complete with free wine and goodies!

See more of Ryan’s work at his site: www.RyanSchroederArt.com

Celebrate the launch of MUNNYWORLD, Kidrobot’s all-new do-it-yourself toys, at the world’s most prestigious custom vinyl extravaganza, featuring over sixty rock star artists from around the world.

Be there to get your hands on these hot works of art before their official release. There will be beats, booze, and the chance to meet many of the most important toy artists in the game:

64 Colors, Aaron Stewart, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Amanda Visell, Andrew Bell, Angry Woebots, Buff Monster, Bukubuku, Christie Holloway, Chuckboy, Coolvader, Damon Soule, Dave White, DEPH, Devilrobots, DFC Mexico City, Dirty Donny, Doktor A., Filth, Frank Kozik, Greg Foley, Harley + Boss (Nathan Jurevicius x Andrea Kang), Harry Allen, Heidi Kenney, Huck Gee, ILoveDust, Jason Siu, Jeremyville, Jesse Hernandez, Jesse Smith, Joe Capobianco, Jon Burgerman, Kevin Gosselin, Koralie, Kronk, MAD, MR. DEN, MR. Shane Jessup, Patrick Li, PON, Ryan Bubnis, Saner, SEEN, Serge Seidlitz, Shawnimal, Sket One, Solarspace, SourBones, SUCKADELIC, TADO, The Baroness, The Beast Brothers, TILT, Tim Tsui, TOUMA, Travis Cain, Triclops Studio, Tristan Eaton and Vault49.

On view 3 days only!
November 13-15
Opening Party November 12, 8-10PM

The Eloquent Delinquents Gallery
41 Wooster Street, New York, NY

The new critters: