Small Works for Big Change features work created by artists and designers working within the historic Brooklyn Navy Yard (the Yard). All works are small in both stature – not larger than 24” x 24” x 24" – and price – not exceeding $1,200. All proceeds go directly to the artists, with all the artists donating 15% of their proceeds to the charity of their choice (identified below with art work).
Launched in 2020 as a means to support the Yard's artists and designers during COVID-19, the Yard has continued this initiative in 2021 as part of its ongoing strategy to support its creative community in their economic recovery and growth. Work included is as diverse as the Yard itself and ranges from paintings to sculptures to photographs.
Support your local artists. Invest in creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Recovery Drawing #8 (2017)
Nancy Bowen
$500
11” x 8” (unframed)
Digital collage, gouache, and foil on handmade paper
15% of purchase supports
Planned Parenthood
Untitled #9 (2017)
Nancy Bowen
$900
14” x 11” (unframed)
Digital collage, gouache, and puff paint on paper
15% of purchase supports
Planned Parenthood
The Original Chinatown
Ice Cream Factory (2021)
Nick Golebiewski
$400
9" x 12" (unframed)
Watercolor and pencil on Fabriano watercolor paper
15% of purchase supports
The Street Vendor Project
Due (2019)
Giacomo Belletti
$500
6.625" x 8.5" x 1" (framed)
Oil on panel, epoxy resin, white oak
15% of purchase supports the
American Immigration Council
Tre (2019)
Giacomo Belletti
$500
6.625" x 8.5" x 1" (framed)
Oil on panel, epoxy resin, white oak
15% of purchase supports the
American Immigration Council
The Best Tea Shop (2021)
Nick Golebiewski
$200
6" x 9" (unframed)
Watercolor and pencil on Fabriano watercolor paper
15% of purchase supports
The Street Vendor Project
Mellow Yellow (2021)
Jackie Meier
$175
8” x 9.75” (unframed)
Watercolor on handmade paper
15% of purchase supports the
Community Resource Center, Mamaroneck, NY
Lilt (2021)
Jackie Meier
$175
8” x 9.75” (unframed)
Watercolor on handmade paper
15% of purchase supports the
Community Resource Center, Mamaroneck, NY
Building 2 (2021)
Colin H Thomson
$1,200
11” x 14”
Oil on canvas
15% of purchase supports
Doctors Without Borders
Young Beauty (2021)
Naomi Katz Plotkin
$500 (unframed)
9” x 12”
Pastel and graphite on paper
15% of purchase supports
Doctors Without Borders
Lady With White Flower (2021)
Naomi Katz Plotkin
$500 (unframed)
Pastel on paper
9” x 12”
15% of purchase supports
Doctors Without Borders
Building 1 (2021)
Colin H Thomson
$1,200
11” x 14”
Oil on canvas
15% of purchase supports
Doctors Without Borders
Flow (2020-21)
Greg Chann
$600
16" x 17" x 6"
Acrylic, steel wire, ink
15% of purchase supports
GiveWell
Phase (2020-21)
Greg Chann
$600
15" x 17" x 6.5"
Acrylic, steel wire, ink
15% of purchase supports
GiveWell
Ether Vase (2021)
Kickie Chudikova
$490
7.5” x 5” x 5"
PLA filament, Marble
15% of purchase supports Haitian Bridge
Salma Lamp (2021)
Kickie Chudikova
$580
10” x 3” x 3"
Crystal Glass, Brass Details
15% of purchase supports Haitian Bridge
EM Stool (2019)
Evan Z. Crane
$800
Legs: 18.5”H x 13.5”W; Seat: 13.5”
Bent steel, bleached sapele
15% of purchase supports the
Center for Reproductive Rights
Hall Stands (date unknown)
Evan Hughes
$480 (each)
12” x 12” x 34” (must be on stable floor)
Glass and steel
15% of purchase supports
Basilica SoundScape
Plaster Mirror (2021)
Andy Tyson
$200
12” x 8”
Plaster, recycled plywood, recycled mirror
15% of purchase supports
The Red Cross
Stool (2021)
Andy Tyson
$200 (each)
12” x 12” x 8”
Recycled hardwood
15% of purchase supports
The Red Cross
NYC-STHLM 1 (2017)
Catherine R. Joseph
Limited edition, 1/3
$350
8" x 10" (unframed)
C-Print on archival paper
15% of purchase supports Rebuilding Together
NYC-STHLM 2 (2017)
Catherine R. Joseph
Limited edition, 1/3
$350
8" x 10" (unframed)
C-Print on archival paper
15% of purchase supports Rebuilding Together
Reveries (2018)
David Zheng
Limited edition, 1/10
$900
16” x 20” (unframed)
Silver gelatin print, Baryta paper
15% of purchase supports
Heart of Dinner
Where Did All The Flowers Go? (2020)
David Zheng
Limited edition, 3/10
$900
16” x 20” (unframed)
Silver gelatin print, Baryta pap
15% of purchase supports
Heart of Dinner
Black and White Moon, Colors in the Sky (2021)
Millie Benson
$650.00
9” x 12” (unframed)
Gouache, watercolor, ink on paper
15% of purchase supports
RAICES
3 wishes (2) (2020)
Lindsay Walt
$1,000
13” x 11” (framed)
Watercolor on paper
15% of purchase supports
Planned Parenthood
Blue (2021)
Lindsay Walt
$300 (unframed)
11-3/4 x 8-1/4"
Unique print on Kozo paper
15% of purchase supports
Planned Parenthood
Purple Sparkling Moon (2021)
Millie Benson
$650.00
9” x 12” (unframed)
Gouache, watercolor, ink on paper
15% of purchase supports
RAICES
Twin Falls (2017)
Carleen Sheehan
$350
8” x 10”
Gouache, ink, pigmented inkjet print on paper mounted to panel
15% of purchase supports Planned Parenthood
Mirror Blue (2017)
Carleen Sheehan
$350
8” x 10”
Gouache, ink, pigmented inkjet print on paper mounted to panel
15% of purchase supports Planned Parenthood
THE FREDDY K (2006)
Pamela Talese
Limited edition, iii/VII ed.1
$500
16.75” x 24” (unframed)
Giclee fine art print (from oil on linen original)
15% of purchase supports Art Yard Bklyn
THE VALCOGEN IN DRYDOCK 6 (2008)
Pamela Talese
Limited edition, v/VII ed.1
$500
24” x 20 (unframed)
Giclee fine art print (from oil on linen original)
15% of purchase supports Art Yard Bklyn
Uh-Oh (2018)
Karen Schifano
$850
13” x 16”
Flashe on canvas
15% of purchase supports the
National Resources Defense Council
Reveal (2016)
John McDevitt King
$950
10.25” x 8.25” (unframed)
Graphite, colored pencil, vellum, paper
15% of purchase supports Komen
Ornamental (2018)
John McDevitt King
$1,100
12.5” x 9.5” (unframed)
Graphite on paper
15% of purchase supports Komen
Beautiful Ending (2021)
JC Cancedda
Limited edition, 3/10
$375
17” x 22” (unframed)
Printed on Hahnemuehle glossy fine art archival paper
15% of purchase supports the ACLU
Victory! (2020)
JC Cancedda
Limited edition, 3/10
$250
11” x 14” (Matted and framed: 16” x 20”)
Printed on Hahnemuehle glossy fine art archival paper
15% of purchase supports the ACLU
End on a High Note (2017)
Michelle Greene
$1,200
8”H x 15”W x 2”D (ready to wall mount)
Bronze with Black enamel pigment
15% of purchase supports
Meals on Wheels
Roll with the Rhythm (2017)
Michelle Greene
$1,200
11”H x 12”W x 1.5”D (ready to wall mount)
Bronze, steel, pigment
15% of purchase supports
Meals on Wheels
Thicket (2010)
Tracy Wuischpard
$500
20” x 24” (framed: 26” x 36”)
Acrylic on canvas
15% of purchase supports the
Alzheimer’s Association
Endangered Species (2019)
Mariano Del Rosario
$475
11.5” x 8” (ready to wall mount)
Oil and collage on wood
15% of purchase supports
Kitten Academy
Siesta (2012)
Mariano Del Rosario
$475
24” x 18” (unframed)
Charcoal on paper
15% of purchase supports
Kitten Academy
Take Me There (2021)
Melanie Martinho
$450
Paper, gel ink pen, pencil, watercolor on panel
5” x 7”
15% of purchase supports the Women's Refugee Commission
Latitude Light (2021)
Nina Edwards Anker
$500
5” x 5” x 5”
3D printed recycled plastic
15% of purchase supports We Forest
Cutting board & hook (2020)
Voytek Orent
$120
20” x 12”
Cherry wood
15% of purchase supports SS Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church
Wooden Hanger & Wall Mount (2020)
Voytek Orent
$220
20” x 6”
Cherry wood
15% of purchase supports SS Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church
An online art sale and fundraiser organized by the Brooklyn Navy Yard
November 1 - November 30, 2021
Curated by Carli Beseau, Vice President, Exhibits & Programs
