The Patterns Gala is Arts Gowanus’s biggest fundraising event of the year and the funds raised help us to continue our year-round programming and community advocacy. Without The Patterns Gala, we wouldn’t be able to host Gowanus Open Studios, exhibit Gowanus artists at art fairs, install murals around the neighborhood, do large-scale public art exhibitions, or continue to fight for a sustainable future for artists in our community. 

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

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

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

“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!

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!
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!