Podcast: Big Orbit Gallery
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The last time I stepped through the doors of Big Orbit Gallery was to experience an installation called Pluto's Cave (see post from 2005 with slide show). It was one of the more memorable interactive exhibits that I had ever seen. As a matter of fact I believe that all of the shows at Big Orbit (that I have seen) have been extraordinary. Did you know that the gallery has been in existence for almost two decades?
The gallery is partially funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation, which is a huge honor considering the foundation actually searches out galleries and studios that fit its mission. Big Orbit is a regional gallery that broadcasts to a national audience. In this podcast I spoke to three instrumental figures behind Big Orbit - Reine Hauser (Vice President), Gerald Mead (Board President), and Sean Donaher (Executive Director). Big Orbit is ramping up for some very exciting future projects (yet to be announced), and in the meantime there are a few up and coming shows on tap in the next few weeks. Be sure to check out the gallery during the upcoming BEYOND/IN WESTERN NEW YORK 2007.
Started as a thesis project by two UB students. Grassroots operation that is attracting avant-garde artists from all over the world. Just take a look at Big Orbit's Soundlab line-up these days. Many musicians who never considered Buffalo as a stopping point are now banging on Soundlab's door to play the venue.
Big Orbit Gallery
30d essex street
buffalo, ny 14213
716.883.3209
Thurs-Sun 12-5pm
Soundlab is located in the basement vaults of the Dun Building, a blonde brick 10-story building located on the corner of Pearl and Swan, downtown Buffalo (entrance at rear).
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Perry
Big Orbit and the rest of the Essex Arts Center are places that make Buffalo a very cool place to live. I plan on hitting most of the Beyond/In Western New York show - great event for this region.
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