Richard Beavers Gallery is a contemporary art gallery at 408 Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood. Its exhibitions bring together prints, photographs and original works, from established New York artists to emerging talent from around the world. The gallery focuses on artists whose work engages with social and political concerns affecting the Black community, as well as urban visual culture. Ask the staff about the artists and the historical context behind their work for a deeper look around the space.
Art and urban visual culture
Richard Beavers Gallery is dedicated to contemporary artists whose work explores social and political concerns affecting the Black community. Its focus also includes urban visual culture, expressed through a range of media. The gallery’s exhibitions connect established New York artists with emerging talent from elsewhere in the world.
A Bed-Stuy gallery since 2007
Richard Beavers opened the gallery in Bed-Stuy in 2007, despite suggestions that he choose Soho or Chelsea instead. The gallery’s stated aims include widening access to art, building knowledge and supporting pride among African-Americans. Its exhibitions and events create space for conversation around these subjects.
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Where is Richard Beavers Gallery?
It is at 408 Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood.
What kind of art is shown at the gallery?
The gallery presents contemporary art, including prints, photographs and original works. Its focus includes urban visual culture and social and political concerns affecting the Black community.
When is the gallery open?
It is open Thursday and Friday from 12 to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 7 PM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday.
