GlassLands Q and A
Where are you located?
We are at 289 Kent Ave (between south 1st and south 2nd)
The L train to the first stop in Brooklyn (Bedford Ave)
Or the JMZ to the first stop in Brooklyn (Marcy Ave)
We are a 5 minute cab ride from the lower east side and just a few blocks from the Williamsburg Bridge. Parking is great.
Who do I contact about general questions like door prices, start times and lost and found?
Please email Anna, do not email us here at myspace.
annaglasslands@gmail.com
Who do I email if I want to book a show or event at GlassLands?
You can email us at:theglasslands@gmail.com
Please try to come to us with a fully curated event that means all bands and DJ's in mind or already booked. If you do not want to curate your own night then sometimes Rolyn creates her own bills and can add your band.
What is the GlassLands ?
The GlassLands is a community arts space in Williamsburg Brooklyn. We host live music, dance parties, special events, lectures and ongoing interactive art projects. GlassLands was founded by musician Rolyn Hu and Artist Brooke Baxter in May 2006. Derek Stanton and Jeff Bailey help to run the GlassLands and make sure things are on the up and up! We are also home to FreeStyle Arts, a non for profit art organization.
Who designs the space and who are the artists you work with ?
Since it's opening the GlassLands has changed shape, style and color numerous times. Owners Rolyn Hu and Brooke Baxter come up with the concept and design for space.
The GlassLands closes for usually about one week for the renovations. For each new renovation they call on a very talented group of artists/friends to work with.
Current "under the sea GlassLands" featured artist include:
Andy Jordan (shrimps, sea monster)www.andyjordan.net
Glasslands Crew (Sea monster)
David Henry Brown (fried objects installation) http://www.davidhenrybrownjr.com
Gregory McKeighan (map merman & ceiling painting) http://www.myspace.com/gmckeighan
Johnny Cooloti http://www.myspace.com/johnnycooloti
Shrimps and Poseidon Sea Monster
Past Artist include: Seth Ludman, Coco aka Corinne Dolle, Tunde Adebimpe, Secret Project Robot and Anthony Lebron and Emily Davis
Is there a connection between Glass House and GlassLands ?
Yes. The Glass House was founded in Sept of 2004 by Brooke Baxter and the artist Leviticus. GlassHouse was a collaborative art space that hosted all types of events and was blessed by many magical people but the project reached an end in March 2006 and Leviticus and Brooke choose to shut down and pursue separate projects. The GlassLands is in the same building as GlassHouse was.
What bands rehearse at GlassLands?
GlassLands has three band rehearsal rooms for Used to be Women, Awesome Color, Color TV, Jeff Bailey, The Izzy's and True Primes.
Does GlassLands have a PA?
Yes, GlassLands has a full PA, 3 floor monitors, DJ Booth and a Digital Projector. Our system is maintained by Nick Wood owner of the company The Professionals. Any questions please email Nick here: theprofessionals@mac.com. We also have an an excellent staff of sound engineers for all events and shows.
Is GLassLAnds BYOB?
No! We are a licensed bar. We take great offense to people sneaking in their own booze.
Do your bartenders wear underwear?
It is possible.
Is GlassLands all ages?.
For most events and shows we are 21+. We do at times have all ages shows and will specify when they are.
When is GlassLands open and how much does it cost to get in?
We are open 6 nights a week and closed on Mondays. During the week we open at 8pm or 9pm. On weekends we open at 9pm or 10pm. Entry ranges anywhere from FREE to $10. Most shows are in the $5 range.
Does GlassLands give door money to charitable organizations?
Yes we try to do this as much as we can. We take a month and dedicate that month to a worthy organization. We celebrate that organization/charity by helping to raise awareness and funds. On specified events we give $1 per person from the door to that organization.
September benefited Brooklyn Free School
October: BARC Animal Shelter
November: Good Bye Blue Monday
(For Steve Trimboli and his fight against Cancer)
Should I get drunk and leave my stuff at GlassLands?
No, try not to forget your cellphone, clothes, wallet, boyfriend or bag. We are not responsible for lost items.
Can I make art at GlassLands during shows?
Yes we love it! We have the upstairs painting room full of brushes and paints. Go to town! This room is open for all events and shows. Please remember to keep all art making in this room only. If we find you painting or tagging anywhere else in the space you will be kicked out. For REALS!
Is GlassLands in the same building as Death by Audio and Paris London NewYork WestNile ?
Yes. Our neighbors are awesome. Check them out.
www.myspace.com/deathbyaudioshows
www.myspace.com/parislondonnewyorkwestnile
If GlassLands is booked what are some other places to play.
Some really awesome places to play are: Cake Shop, Death by Audio, Silent Barn, Good Bye Blue Monday, Union Hall, Monkey Town, Union Pool and Zebulon.
Is Rolyn in that sweet ass band True Primes ?
Yes, Rolyn Hu, and international man of leisure and mystery Che Chen are True Primes signed to Locust music.
Does GlassLands host after school programs for kids?
The GlassLands Gallery works in conjunction with the non-profit art organization Freestyle Arts and 90th precinct youth officer Valerie Evans to provide a fun and positive environment for kids to express themselves through art.
The program is free and meets once a week from 4-6pm. It features volunteers from the neighborhood who have shaped successful careers in the fields of graphic art, screen-printing, dj'ing, painting, drumming, and more. The volunteers act as teachers, mentors and friends to the participants. The goal is to nurture and help develop interest in art and music, while providing a practical and legal example for its outlet.
Kids have been learning to DJ from DJ Sujinho, Painting and drawing from Erich Fletschinger, Create T-shirts from Wolfly of KayRock and Wolfy ScreenPrinting and make live music with the help of Jeff Bailey,Rolyn Hu, Awesome Allison, Akwetey O.T, Sue Garner and many others!
(read more about the program from our blog)
OUR UPCOMING EVENTS!
