HI, WE’RE ARTS GOWANUS.

We support, promote, and advocate for local artists and a sustainable arts community in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

WHAT’S ON:

  • The Patterns Gala Fundraiser (May 16th 6-9:30pm, 2025)

    The Patterns Gala is Arts Gowanus’s BIGGEST FUNDRAISER event of the year! The funds raised help us to continue our year-round programming and community advocacy and continue to fight for a sustainable future for artists in our community. 

  • The Tower Show

    Featuring DOZENS of Gowanus artists, this exhibition is one of our favorites!

    Two weekends only! 3/28 - 4/6 at 240 3rd Ave, Brooklyn,

  • Rooted in Pride

    Open Call: Submit to our Annual Pride Exhibition!

    OPEN CALL!

    Every year we partner with Brooklyn Pride to hold a banner exhibition celebrating Brooklyn's Queer community at The Old Stone House/Washington Park. This year’s exhibition is titled ‘Rooted in Pride’ and submissions are open until April 30!

  • Open Call: New Mini Golf Course in Gowanus!

    OPEN CALL

    We’re seeking 9 artists to each create sculptural obstacles for a new rooftop mini golf course in Gowanus!

  • OPEN CALL FOR ART

    “Power, Privilege, and Identity” in collaboration with Red Hook Art Project

    We’re excited to announce an upcoming Public Outdoor Art Exhibition in Coffey Park this June! The theme is “Power, Privilege, and Identity”, and we’re inviting middle and high school students to submit their artwork that reflects these important topics. But it doesn’t stop there—this open call is also extended to all Greater Brooklyn artists!

  • LOVE IS BREWING by Elizabeth Meggs

    The current exhibition features work by Elizabeth Meggs! Elizabeth isa Brooklyn-based artist, illustrator, writer, and designer, whose most recent work includes paintings, public art, and designs such as clocks.

    Stop by Threes Brewing at 333 Douglass St. to have a beer and check out this work in person!

  • SAVE THE DATE for GOS2025!

    SAVE THE DATE!
    Brooklyn’s biggest open studios event returns October 18th & 19th, 2025! Registration will open in July!

    We can’t wait to see what the Gowanus creative community has been cooking up in 2025!

APPLICATIONS OPEN!

  • Apply for a Subsidized Artist Studio

    APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE STUDIOS IN GOWANUS

  • Apply for our Fellowship Program

    APPLICATIONS OPEN DEADLINE APRIL 1st

PAST ARTS GOWANUS EVENTS

  • Affordable Art Fair (Spring 2025)

    Unsound Methodologies by Gil Kuno at The Affordable Art Fair Spring 2025


  • Tides at Gowanus Wharf

    Showcasing works by local artists David Barthold, Gil Kuno, Jill Inbar, Jos Prol, and Miska Draskoczy.

  • GOWANUS OPEN STUDIOS 2024

    Gowanus Open Studios returned for its 28th year!

  • The Other Art Fair (Fall 2025)

    Arts Gowanus was proud to partner with The Other Art Fair, featuring the work of Gowanus artists Erica Morales and Chris Weller.

  • The Affordable Art Fair (Fall 2024)

    Arts Gowanus at The Affordable Art Fair! Presenting the work of Danie Herard and Manju Shandler!

  • Creatures Of The Canal: A Gowanus Art Parade (Summer 2024)

    We held our inaugural Gowanus Art Parade on June 1, 2024. The parade was themed “Creatures of the Canal: Real or Imaginary.” SUCH FUN!

  • Pride: All Day, Every Day!

    A PUBLIC OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION CELEBRATING BROOKLYN’S LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY in partnership with Brooklyn Pride and The Old Stone House & Washington Park.

  • PATTERNS GALA 2024!

    Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Check out all the patterns and community support!

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