Open Studios at Pratt Institute

Brooklyn, New York. – The Pratt Artists League (PAL) invites the public to visit the studios of candidates for the Master Fine Arts, Friday, April 17, 2009, from 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. The event will take place on the Brooklyn Campus of Pratt Institute, 200 Willoughby Ave., Brooklyn, New York, 11205.

The event gives the public the opportunity to see the art-making process and communicate directly with the students who create the work. More than 50 artists will open their studios. The event is free of charge.

The Master of Fine Arts program at Pratt Institute offers the following major areas of emphasis: painting/drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and new forms (nontraditional investigations). The mission of Pratt Institute is to educate artists and creative professionals to be responsible contributors to society. Pratt seeks to instill in all graduates aesthetic judgment, professional knowledge, collaborative skills, and technical expertise.

Maps and studio information may be collected at the information booth on Campus. Please visit the website www.prattartistsleague.com for more information.

Directions from Manhattan: Take the Brooklyn-bound A or C train to the Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. Cross platform and take G train (front car) to the Clinton-Washington station. Use Washington Avenue exit and then follow directions above to campus.