Hey art lovers, Welcome to 2025... we are hitting the ground running! Today marks the culmination of years of hard work advocacy for the creative community in Gowanus. The day has finally come the lottery for the first batch of Subsidized Artist…

A recap of 2024, plus two BIG announcements! Please read on to learn how to support these important, community-building initiatives. Arts Gowanus 2024 in review Year in Review and BIG announcement! We had an incredible year, and we couldn't…

GOS 2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER We also have some exciting news to share--this year, every Gowanus Open Studios artist registration comes with a full year in our online artist directory! This directory is an invaluable…

We also have some exciting news to share--this year, every Gowanus Open Studios artist registration comes with a full year in our online artist directory! This directory is an invaluable resource for curators, collectors, and local art enthusiasts. …

Hello art lovers! Thanks to everyone who visited us this past weekend at The Other Art Fair Brooklyn! We had a great time meeting collectors and seeing the artists who participated in the Tower Show. We are getting ready for the Gowanus Art…

Hello art lovers! There's so much art to see this weekend! From exhibition openings to open studios, the weekend is packed with fun events! It's hard to believe our 2024 Patterns Gala is right around the corner on May 9! Get your tickets to…

Hello art lovers! Thanks to everyone who made it to our first quarterly Artists Meet-Up at Threes Brewing last week. We had a blast! See a few photos below. Meet the jurors for Pride: All Day, Every Day below and submit artwork for the…

Hello art lovers! We hope you'll join us on March 28 for our first quarterly Artists Meet-Up at Threes Brewing! Scroll down for all the details and for more Arts Gowanus news JOIN US FOR AN ARTISTS MEET-UP AT THREES BREWING, MARCH 28! This…

Hello art lovers! It's March! Have you gotten your tickets for the Affordable Art Fair yet? Scroll down for a complimentary ticket code and for more Arts Gowanus news! GET TICKETS TO THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR! Arts Gowanus is thrilled to…

Hello art lovers! There's lots of art to check out in Gowanus this week! Also, Open Source has launched an Open Call for an Artist-in-Residence. And, Arts Gowanus is accepting submissions for our second annual Pride Month outdoor exhibition!…

Hello art lovers! The call for submissions is now open for our second annual Pride Month outdoor banner exhibition! Keep scrolling to learn how to apply and to find out what else is happening around Gowanus! OPEN CALL FOR "PRIDE: ALL…

Happy New Year, art lovers! Here's to a joyous 2024 filled with creativity and art! Arts Gowanus is currently busy working behind the scenes to bring our community the best year yet! Save The Dates! We're collaborating once again on the…

2023 is coming to a close! This will be our last scheduled newsletter for the year. We hope everyone in the Arts Gowanus community has a very happy holiday season! See you in 2024! ARTS GOWANUS ON NY1! Did you catch Arts Gowanus artist and…

Hello art lovers! It's December! 2023 is almost over! Close out the year with some amazing art. Scroll down for info on a few exhibits and events. ON VIEW AT 440 GALLERY Creativity and innovation duel for space at 440 Gallery's 19th Annual…

PLEASE DONATE TO ARTS GOWANUS ON GIVING TUESDAY! 2023 was an amazing year for Arts Gowanus! Over the past 11 months, our organization has proudly: - Showcased the work of 10 local artists in The Affordable Art Fair and The Other Art Fair; -…

Over 120 game-changing artists will showcase thousands of original works at Saatchi Art's The Other Art Fair (TOAF) from November 9-12 at ZeroSpace (337-345 Butler Street) in Gowanus. Enjoy live DJ sets, installations, tattooing, local bites, brews,…

Happy Halloween! There are LOTS of exhibits opening up this week. Keep reading to find out what's happening around Gowanus. Many more GOS 2023 photos have been added to our website. Thanks to photographer Randi Rosenblum for all of the terrific…

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Hello art lovers! Are your ready for Gowanus Open Studios (GOS)??? There are more than 500 artists and nearly 100 venues on the map this year! Don't forget to pick up printed maps at Gowanus Gardens TONIGHT (Oct. 18), 6pm to 8pm! Or grab your…

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Hello art lovers! Have you contributed to the Arts Gowanus Flood Recovery Fund yet? Hundreds of artists were impacted by last Friday's record-breaking rainfall, losing artwork, materials, and equipment after their studios were flooded. Arts…

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Time's running out to register for Gowanus Open Studios 2023 (October 21 & 22)! The deadline to register, and to be included on the printed map, is Tuesday, September 26! Click HERE for more info. Eligible artists can register here. Artists…

Hello art lovers! Join us this Thursday, September 14, for the Gowanus Open Studios Registration Party happening at Dirty Precious (317 3rd Avenue) from 6:30-9pm! Next week, come visit Arts Gowanus at the Affordable Art Fair happening…

Hello art lovers! Happy September! The fall season kicks off with LOTS of exhibits opening up this week! Have you registered for Gowanus Open Studios (GOS2023) yet? Join hundreds of artists in and around Gowanus for this awesome annual event.…

Hello art lovers! Registration for Gowanus Open Studios 2023 begins today (Aug. 8)! Join hundreds of artists in and around Gowanus who will open their studios and/or exhibit their work for visitors during the weekend of October 21 & 22.…

Hello art lovers! Mark your calendars: Registration for Gowanus Open Studios 2023 begins next Tuesday, August 8! Register to be included in the annual Open Studios event which will feature hundreds of artists in and around Gowanus! Registration…

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Hello art lovers! Arts Gowanus is super busy this week working on super cool projects around the neigbhorhood. We'll share more info soon. In the meantime, you can help support our work by having a beer or two this week. Keep scrolling for details.…

Hello art lovers! We hope everybody had a wonderful July 4th holiday! There's more art to check out this week. Keep scrolling to find out what's going on. SAVE THE DATE! GOWANUS OPEN STUDIOS 2023 Arts Gowanus' annual Open Studios weekend is…

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Hello art lovers! It's officially summer! As always, there is lots happening in and around Gowanus. Get outside and enjoy the weather and some awesome local art! GOWANUS OPEN STUDIOS 2023 – SAVE THE DATE!!! Mark your calendars! Our…

Hello art lovers! There is lots going on this week. Keep scrolling for more info. More Press for "Together We Will..." "Together We Will...," was featured in Brooklyn Paper last week! Click here for the article by Isabel Song Beer. In honor…

Hello art lovers! There is lots going on around town this week. Keep scrolling for more info. "Together We Will..." Featured on News 12! Did you catch our Executive Director Johnny Thornton on News 12 this past Sunday? He and Mickey Heller,…

Hello art lovers! We hope that everyone had a restful holiday weekend. There is lots to see now that the summer season has kicked off. Keep scrolling for more info. Celebrate Pride Month! Opening This Thursday, June 1st at The Old Stone House…

Hello art lovers! Thanks to everyone who visited The Other Art Fair at The Brooklyn Navy Yard this weekend, and special thanks to the awesome Juri whose vibrant exhibit "Everything Will Be Ok" was presented by Arts Gowanus. If you're staying in…

Hello art lovers! Thanks to all who came out to support Arts Gowanus at our sold-out Patterns Gala last Friday. We had a Blast! Thank you again to our Tower Award honorees, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and the Land Use Division's Julia Ehrman…

Hello art lovers! Reminder–place your bids on your favorite works in our PATTERNS GALA ART AUCTION! Text "agpatterns" to 76278 and bid on the nearly 60 amazing works donated by awesome local artists. See the works IRL at the Patterns Gala on…

Hello art lovers! We have the 4-1-1 on a couple of upcoming exhibit openings and one closing. Get your tickets now for our Patterns Gala & Fundraiser (Friday, May 12th) where we'll honor NYC Comptroller Brad Lander with this year's Tower…

Hello art lovers! We have info on lots of cool upcoming events including a few ways to observe Earth Day on April 22nd. Don't forget to RSVP for the guided tour of Fresh, Fly, Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style on Thursday (6pm) and submit your…

Hello art lovers! Spring has sprung and the city is blooming with art. Scroll down to see what's happening this week. Guided Tour for Arts Gowanus community: Fresh, Fly, Fabulous at The Museum @ FIT Arts Gowanus is partnering with SOLA Market…

Hello art lovers, One of the funnest things you can do this year (while supporting the arts) is THE PATTERNS GALA! It's gonna be amazing. More info and other great stuff below..... TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR OUR PATTERNS GALA! Arts Gowanus is…

Arts Gowanus is part of the Oversight Task Force, a unique engagement model designed to foster communication and partnership between the City and the local community. These meetings will occur every three months moving forward, City agencies will…

An Affordable Art Fair & other exciting stuff! Arts Gowanus at the Affordable Art Fair! March 22nd -26th! Arts Gowanus is back at The Affordable Art Fair with a solo exhibition by K. Haskell! READ ALL ABOUT THIS PROJECT HERE! Arts Gowanus…

Hello art lovers, Some cool stuff happening and exciting announcements! Keep scrolling! OPEN CALL! "Together We Will..." A Public Outdoor Art Exhibition Celebrating Brooklyn’s LGBTQIA+ Community To celebrate Pride month Arts Gowanus is…

Hello art lovers, Arts Gowanus has been quiet lately, but we are very busy planning for our big PATTERNS GALA in May, our public mural project and our exciting collaboration with Brooklyn Pride. Announcements for all of these great things coming…

Hello art lovers, Here's some great stuff happening in our community! This Saturday 7-9pm at Honey Badger Motel Gowanus artist Dara Oshin is taking part in an artist talk! Artist Talk: Dara Oshin, Mandy Geisler, Garfield Harry, Nicole Ever…

Hello art lovers, We hope everyone's 2023 is off to a great start! We have been quietly planning our year of programming, and safe to say it's going to be an amazing year! In the meantime, here's some great stuff happening in our community! Keep…