About
Essential is an art, music and performers event that originally started in 1998 at the old Flaming East on 219 second avenue between 13th and 14th streets in Manhattan. We focus on underground and modern culture, emerging talent in music, visual arts and performances. At every Essential event we showcase around 50 artists from: photographers, painters, metal sculptors, clay sculptors, designers, installers, body painters, videographers, DJ’s, Bands, etc…