About this Event
"I look for risk. And for people who design on their own, who don't do what everybody else has done. And randomness. You have to let the surprises happen." — Susan Rowland
Join us for Hand & Form: Brooklyn Art Collectors Social, a daytime gathering for collectors and art lovers. Enjoy amazing art in the Brooklyn daylight, along with drinks, conversation, and a celebration of Susan Rowland’s legacy.
Every ticket purchase includes entry, a collectible work of art by (valued at $500+), and drinks on us. Discover original paintings, ceramics, and major prints from the late Brooklyn master Susan Rowland (1940–2019), a rare chance to collect from her studio archive.
All proceeds will go to , supporting live theater and keeping spontaneous, bold, and daring performance alive in New York. Susan loved The 24 Hour Plays, making this a fitting tribute to her passion for creativity and performance.
“My mother loved the spontaneity of The 24 Hour Plays where you could see the raw creativity on the surface of each production. She loved anything that disrupted the traditional way of doing things. The 24 Hour Plays appealed to her subversive streak.” — Christo Rowland
Artwork Selection Process:
Artwork selection is first come, first served based on the time of your ticket purchase. The cost of your ticket includes your artwork; there is no additional charge to take home your selected piece. Here is how the process works:
- The sooner you purchase your ticket, the higher your ranking will be and the higher the chance you will walk away with the piece you want.
- The first ticket purchased is Ticket 1 and will receive the first choice of available art.
- Every ticket purchased after that will be assigned a number in the order of purchase, determining your place in the selection process. For example, Ticket 2 will have the second choice, Ticket 3 will have the third choice, and so on.
- You will not recieved your number in your ticket confirmation. You will recieved it a few days before the event.
- Artwork selections are made from the pieces on display at the venue. A catalog of the artist’s full archive will not be provided due to the size of the collection.
- You are welcome to explore her artwork online through this link, but availability of specific pieces shown in the PDF is not guaranteed at the event.
- If you would like to arrange a personal visit to her archive, please purchase a ticket and select the Archive Visit ticket option.
We are excited to welcome you and share this special collection. Thank you for understanding our process and helping us make this a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
About Susan Rowland:
Biography and gallery listing that provides context on Rowland’s career, her evolution into monoprints and ceramics.
A listing of Rowland’s works in the Whitney’s collection, including examples of her monoprints and other pieces.
A feature in Vogue exploring Rowland’s ceramic work, her Brooklyn studio, and how she balanced playfulness and strength in her pottery.
An article highlighting a posthumous sale of Rowland’s work, her legacy in Brooklyn, and her lasting influence in the arts community.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Compére Collective, 351 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 215.26
