ABOUT A.I.R.
Mission Statement
A.I.R. Gallery is a permanent exhibition space that supports an open exchange of ideas and risk-taking by women artists in order to provide support and visibility. As an artist-run organization, A.I.R. fosters involvement through multiple tiers of representation: New York, National, Adjunct, and Alumnae Artists. A self-directed governing body, the organization is an alternative to mainstream institutions and thrives on the network of active participants. Collaborations and partnerships with outside organizations and individuals ensure a platform informed by a diverse community and representative of broad views.
A.I.R. maintains a gallery space in Brooklyn, NY and exhibits the work of hundreds of women artists each year. In addition to public open calls: Generations, the Biennial, Currents, and the Postcard Show, A.I.R. hosts many events, lectures and symposia on feminism, art, and much more. Our programs engage an audience across a broad spectrum of experiences while creating a lively discourse among artists. A.I.R.’s Fellowship Program For Emerging and Underrepresented Women and Non-Binary Artists provides a year-long career development intensive for six artists each year as well as life-long support and collaboration.
A.I.R. Gallery is a member of the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance (DBAA).
Inclusivity Statement
This space is intended to be focused on women and non-binary people. We will not ask any questions about your identity but in return we ask that you respect our gender policy.
A Short History
Since 1972, A.I.R. Gallery has been leading the way in championing women artists, increasing their visibility and the viability of their endeavors. Click here for a quick lesson of A.I.R's long history.
Founding Members
In 1972, artists Susan Williams and Barbara Zucker were joined by Dotty Attie, Maude Boltz, Mary Grigoriadis, and Nancy Spero and selected fourteen more women artists to form twenty co-founders of A.I.R. Gallery.
The group of twenty included:
Rachel bas-Cohain, Judith Bernstein, Blythe Bohnen, Agnes Denes, Daria Dorosh, Loretta Dunkelman, Harmony Hammond, Laurace James, Louise Kramer, Anne Healy, Rosemary Mayer, Patsy Norvell and Howardena Pindell, and Nancy Wilson-Pajic.
Staff
Christian Camacho-Light, Executive Director
Elizabeth Wiet, Director of Exhibitions and Fellowship
Taylor Bluestine, Communications and Programs Manager
Advisory Board
Kathryn Bader
Lindsey Berfond
Stephanie Bernheim
Elaine Bowen
Judith Brodsky
Amber Esseiva
Roxana Fabius
Kat Griefen
Mary Grigoriadis
Patricia M. Hernández
Lisa Kim
Suzanne Lemakis
Florence Lynch
Dena Muller
Valeria Napoleone
Ferris Olin
Kate Werble
EX-OFFICIO
Jessie Nebraska-Gifford
IN MEMORIAM
Herb Henryson
Elke Solomon