ABCyz.ORG LAUNCHES EXHIBITION OF NEW YORK ART COLLECTIVES

(New York, NY - October 15, 2009) -- ABCyz is a collaborative art exhibition of NYC-based contemporary art collectives, curatorial groups and art publishers, each of which was formed in the last four years.

A group show of group shows, ABCyz is a salon-style exhibition of independent out-of-pocket exhibitions, recession-style creative processes and guerilla promotions. Over thirty art groups will be exhibiting their work during the three-day show.

Participants include artist-run spaces and projects, new curatorial initiatives, not-for-profit art groups and other art collectives participating via an open web forum. Art works, posters and publications will be on display.

Screenings and performances will also take place during the show.

Groups include: 179 canal, Art Social Club, BHQFU, Boffo, Brooklyn is Burning, Camel Collective, Daily Operation, DecadesOut, The Deli Storeroom, demonstration, The Dirty Dirty, Elwa Productions, English Kills Art Gallery, FARIMANI, Fort , HKJB, KCLOG, Kunstverein NY, K.Mustermann, The Metric System, NORTE MAAR, Peru Ana Ana Peru, said, Saint Cecilia’s, Silvershed, Second Floor, Smartspaces.org, Submerged Art, Temporary States, Three's Company, Under Minerva, the Underground Library, Vector Productions Inc., WET ROPES, Whitney Does Chelsea: The Royal Show (formerly Whitney’s Bi), Why and Wherefore, and Yes Gallery.

ABCyz is free and open to the public, not-for-profit and organized entirely by volunteers. To learn more or participate, please visit www.ABCyz.org or contact Kerry Hassler at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To attend the exhibition opening, please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Public Hours of Admission Opening Reception: Friday, October 23, 8:00-11:00 pm Exhibition Hours: October 24 – October 25, 12:00-7:00 pm

A section of the show will be open until November 7, by appointment. Event Location Silvershed, 119 West 25th Street, PH, New York, NY 10001 Tel. 646-322-3324.

About Silvershed Silvershed is an artist-run indoor/outdoor contemporary art space exploring issues of 21st century consciousness through artist-organized exhibitions, moderated artist talks and screenings. ABCyz.org is its third project. Founded in 2007, Silvershed is not-for-profit and is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization.

Visit: www.thesilvershed.org. Sponsors and Special thanks to Radeberger Pilsner, Les Trois Petits Cochons and Boxed Water Is Better. Press Contacts Ambre Kelly & Andrew Gori This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 212-518-3138

Download the official press release here.

Check out the official DecadesOut ABCyz page here.