Municipal Art Society Honors The Brooklyn Flea

Earlier this week we shlepped into Manhattan along with Fleamaster Eric Demby for the Municipal Art Society's annual awards ceremony, held this year at the Chelsea Art Museum on 22nd Street. We were honored to receive a Certificate of Merit from the planning and preservation group for the Brooklyn Flea's "exceptional contribution to the life of New York City." More specifically, The Flea got props for "providing an alternative to big-box retail that embodies a private sector spirit while yielding generous public benefits."

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congrats, but am i the only one that finds 95% of the stuff at the flea insultingly overpriced? just saying.

Posted by: Return of Randolph at July 17, 2009 10:26 AM

Well done, congratulations.

Posted by: 1842 at July 17, 2009 10:50 AM

Congratulations! They're right- it was a shot in the arm for Brooklyn. Good work, Jon.

Posted by: bxgrl at July 17, 2009 10:54 AM

Congrats, Jon and Eric! I know it's hard work, early, early in the morning, with little thanks, and that's just day of. Glad you're getting some kudos and recognition.

Posted by: Montrose Morris at July 17, 2009 10:55 AM

Congratulations!
Your efforts to promote and continually build the quality of the Flea for both Vendor and Shopper are greatly appreciated. As a vendor at the Fort Greene Flea since opening day, it’s been a lovely experience.

Posted by: Futaba at July 17, 2009 11:04 AM

Good news.

Here's a suggestion for your next site:

The armory on Grant Square. Huge space. Covered in inclement weather. An iconic building. And at the crossing of Brownstone Brooklyn's Prospect Heights, Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights.

Posted by: NOP at July 17, 2009 11:13 AM

Thanks, everyone. Especially the great vendors who show up week after week!

Posted by: brownstoner at July 17, 2009 11:14 AM

You looked sharp brownstoner man. Wish you could have spoken a bit longer.

Posted by: Polemicist at July 17, 2009 11:28 AM

the flea provides "an alternative to big-box retail" ???
i don't think so!!!!!!

Posted by: bowl of dicks at July 17, 2009 11:47 AM

We couldn't agree more with the MAC -- well deserved recognition. We love the flea and love how it is developing.

Posted by: Schultz at July 17, 2009 12:40 PM

Big box: household basics at low prices.

Flea market: tchotchkes for people with too much money on their hands.

I guess that makes it an alternative.

Posted by: Sparafucile at July 17, 2009 12:52 PM

BoD be lovin' that big box retail!

Posted by: vanessa at July 17, 2009 12:56 PM

This is cool for you, Mr. and Mrs. B.
Congratulations.

Posted by: BklynSoFar at July 17, 2009 5:09 PM

Yes! Marvelous!

Posted by: BrooklynGreene at July 17, 2009 6:53 PM

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Municipal Art Society Honors The Brooklyn Flea

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