HI, WE’RE ARTS GOWANUS.
We support, promote, and advocate for local artists and a sustainable arts community in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
WHAT’S ON:
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AFFORDABLE ART FAIR SPRING 2025
19 - 23 MARCH 2025
We are so happy to be collaborating with our friends at the Affordable Art Fair for an exhibition featuring Gil Kuno! The fair will take place at the Metropolitan Pavilion and showcase original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $12,000. -
The Tower Show
The exhibition opens at Gowanus Wharf on 3/28, 7 - 9pm
Featuring DOZENS of Gowanus artists, this exhibition is one of our favorites!
Two weekends only! 3/28 - 4/6 at 240 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Apply for a Subsidized Artist Studio
APPLICATIONS OPEN! FIRST ROUND DEADLINE APRIL 1st
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Apply for our Fellowship Program
APPLICATIONS OPEN DEADLINE APRIL 1st
Past Events
Gowanus Open Studios 2024
Thank you for making the 28th annual Gowanus Open Studios so amazing!
Arts Gowanus at
The Other Art Fair
In conjunction with Gowanus Open Studios Weekend, The Other Art Fair is holding their fall edition at ZeroSpace featuring the work of Gowanus artists Erica Morales and Chris Weller.
The Affordable Art Fair
Arts Gowanus is thrilled to once again partner with The Affordable Art Fair to present the work of Danie Herard and Manju Shandler!
Pride: All Day, Every Day
A PUBLIC OUTDOOR ART EXHIBITION CELEBRATING BROOKLYN’S LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY
In honor of Pride month, Arts Gowanus once again partnered with Brooklyn Pride and The Old Stone House & Washington Park to present an outdoor art exhibition called Pride: All Day, Every Day. .
Creatures Of The Canal:
A Gowanus Art Parade
THANKS to everyone who joined us on Saturday, June 1 for the inaugural Gowanus theme is “Creatures of the Canal” Art Parade! The costumes were amazing! .
The Patterns Gala
We had so much fun at our biggest fundraiser of the year. Once again, all attendees were strongly encouraged to wear the craziest patterns they can! Come and enjoy art, food, drinks, live music, raffles, and more. This event helped raise much needed funds that will allow us to continue our important community-building work.
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Artist Directory
DISCOVER LOCAL ART
Check out the amazing work being created in our neighborhood.
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Featured Project
ARTS GOWANUS MURAL PROJECT
This summer, Arts Gowanus facilitated the installation of seven murals throughout the neighborhood.
