Apr 6, 2013

Exclusive Preview of "It's the shizNICK," a Group Art Show Celebrating Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon's weekly ratings are a painful reminder that the network has been in the doldrums for more than a decade, unable to produce a hit show. But this has not always been the case. Once upon a time, Nick was the undisputed champion of children's entertainment, pumping out hit show after hit show.

Nickelodeon in its classic days was the iam8bit Gallery (2147 W. Sunset Blvd:)

Nickelodeon is a courageous network that airs bold, brilliant, epic, irreverent shows that embrace the free-spirited spirit of being a kid! !!!

An entire generation grew up on Nick's onslaught of 90s awesomeness. Truly weird, funny, and honest entertainment that speaks for itself: [The Ren & Stimpy Show, The Adventures of Pete & Pete, Rocco's Modern Life, Salute Your Shorts, Doug, Double Dare, TV Can't Do It, Oh! Real Monsters," "Rugrats," "Are You Afraid of the Dark-," "Hey Dude," and "Sponge Bob."

The list goes on and on, but you get the idea. Nickelodeon has a much deeper and lasting cultural influence than any other cable channel can claim.

The lineup of artists exhibiting at "It's the shizNick" is astonishingly diverse:

Opening night festivities will include DJs, drinks, an "animated GIF theater," photo playsets, and of course green slime! will be included. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.

Iam8bit gave Cartoon Brew an exclusive preview of some of the art that will be on display: