Jennifer Sullivan – Manhattan Miniseries (With Sweaty Palms)

Schedule of Events


08/02/09: Dance Party Episode – 7 – 10 PM
With DJ Andrew Steinmetz
For the opening night episode, there will be a participatory dance party with a chance for one lucky audience member will win a spot on the tentatively scheduled Sailing Episode! Artist/musician Andrew Steinmetz will DJ the evening.

08/04/09: Rehearsal Episode – 5 – 9 PM
An offsite event at The Kitchen with Chase Granoff
The Rehearsal Episode invites audience members to view an open rehearsal for dance artist Chase Granoff’s performance in progress “The Art of Making Dances”. Jennifer Sullivan is a collaborator and performer with Chase on this project, which will show at The Kitchen on November 5, 6 and 7, 2009. The open rehearsal event will also take place at The Kitchen, which is located at 512 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011.

08/06/09: Dumplings, Drawing and Dialogue Episode – 12 – 6 PM
The Dumplings, Drawing and Dialogue Episode invites audience members to spend time in the gallery for a day of drawing, eating $1 dumplings from the restaurant next door to the Heist Gallery and engaging in discussion with myself and other guests who attend the day’s activities. Some supplies and paper will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own materials and a dollar or two for dumplings. No previous drawing experience required.

08/07/09: Food Episode – 7 – 9 PM
With Rachael Morrison and Andrew Steinmetz
For the Food Episode, artists Rachael Morrison, Andrew Steinmetz and I will be presenting our new collaborative cooking video and preparing simple foods to share with audience members, including prison-style grilled cheese sandwiches and ants on a log. Guests are invited to bring their own homemade dishes for a potluck dinner after the screening.

08/08/09: Wearable Art Research Empowerment Studio (W.A.R.E.S.) Episode
2 – 5 PM
With Erica Magrey – Pre-registration required - 10 person limit
In this episode, artist Erica Magrey and I will guide a free Goddess Headdress-making workshop in the gallery space. Beginning with an informal discussion and a PowerPoint presentation offering some inspirational source imagery, we will guide participants through the process of using simple materials to make their own empowering wearable art. Emphasis will be placed on the expression of each participant’s unique inner strength and beauty through their creation. The workshop will culminate in goddess portrait photo shoot in the gallery space. Additional accessories, props and costume items will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring craft materials that inspire and interest them. Due to limited space, a sign up sheet will be available at the gallery on opening night of Manhattan Miniseries or you can sign up via email at: Jennifer@jennifersullivan.org

08/09/09: Movement Memory Workshop Episode – 7 – 9 PM
With Shaina Feinberg
Creator and bodywork guru Shaina Feinberg and I will lead a Movement Memory Workshop in the gallery space utilizing dynamic visualization exercises to begin a process of healing ourselves from within. Prior to the movement activities, we will kick off the evening with one of Shaina’s deliciously cooling homemade summer beverages to ensure proper hydration during our body-journey. Please wear comfortable clothing. Prizes will be awarded!

08/10/09 or 08/11/09: Sailing Episode
(A tentatively scheduled private offsite event – Time and date TBD)
With Patrick Doyle
Sailor, artist and architect Patrick Doyle has generously offered to help host an intimate evening of talk and revelry aboard a sailboat in the Manhattan harbor. A sailing instructor by day, Patrick will act as captain of the ship for this evening’s event. One ticket to attend will be given away at the opening night of Manhattan Miniseries! We will share in conversation, drinks, and other activities while overlooking a sunset skyline.

08/13/09: Movie Making Episode – 12 – 6 PM
With Andrew Steinmetz
Using a previous collaboration as a starting point, in which Andrew invited me to make a video with him using whatever materials and ideas we could come up with during the course of one day, we will attempt to create a new one day video on site, during the gallery’s hours of operation. People visiting the gallery during the day’s shoot will be invited and encouraged to participate in the production of this video along with us, though participation is not mandatory.

08/14/09: Retrospective Episode - 6 – 8 PM
I will give an artist talk presentation outlining my development as an artist, followed by a Q and A and a screening of my video works. Snacks will be provided!

08/15/09: Casting Call Episode, 12 – 6 PM
With Cassie Thornton
Using a script written by artist Cassie Thornton about strange sitcom-like events that unfolded during a recent weekend she spent in Ithaca, NY, we will direct an open casting call in search of actors to play various roles in theatrical reinventions of Cassie’s recent experience. Throughout the day, gallery visitors will be invited to create simply staged dramatic productions with us, using Cassie’s memories and script as our guide. Costumes and wigs will be provided. No previous acting experience required.

08/16/09: Everything Must Go Episode - Closing Party & Group Show/Garage Sale
For the last episode of my residency at Heist, I will be organizing a one day "everything must go" sale, in the form of an open-ended group show/garage sale. Participating artists will be welcome to include whatever artworks they wish or to bring in actual garage sale items they are looking to liquidate. In order to widen the circle of participants, I have offered each person who I initially invited to participate the opportunity to invite their own “guest” artist to include in the event as well.

With Special Guests:
Erica Magrey
Mira Dancy
David Smith
Erika Somogyi
Rachael Morrison
Ben Dowell
Marianna Ellenberg
Timothy Hull
Brina Thurston
Shabd Simon-Alexander
Jojo Li
Cassie Thornton
Shaina Feinberg
Rebecca Brown
Andrew Steinmetz
Jude Broughan
Ryan Roth
Heidi Prenevost
And more!