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

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

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

Can’t get to Dream in Plastic to see the illustrations of Eric Talbot firsthand?

Here are some pics of what you’re missing!

Eric Talbot is a comic book artist known for his work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. His intense characters and amazing sketches will be gracing the walls at Dream in Plastic from October 11th until Novermber 10th.

Visit his BLARGH! at erictalbot.blogspot.com and stop by to see his work in person!