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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The Arts Gowanus Tower Show
April 23rd - May 17th
One of our favorite exhibitions of the year! Join us for the opening on April 23rd at Union Channel (240 3rd Avenue) -
OPEN CALL: "Pride in Community"
June 1 – August 1, 2026
Pride in Community: For this open call, we’re seeking work by Queer artists in Brooklyn
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Storytelling Night as part of Trans Art Fest
APRIL 30th, 7-9 PM
This event features a lineup of trans storytellers-- with special MC Murray Hill! -
PATTERNS GALA : Welcome to Venice
May 21st, 6-9:30
SUPPORT US and help us preserve and expand the arts community in Gowanus! -
ARTIST DIRECTORY
A directory of the amazing artists in the Arts Gowanus community.
View their work, contact artist directly, set up a studio visit, buy art!
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GoWalkAbout Gowanus
GoWalkabout Gowanus is a multimedia self-guided walking tour of the neighborhood
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Michael James Freedman at The NU Hotel
See our latest curation at the NU Hotel
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Jeff Bartell at Threes Brewing
Join us December 16th from 7-9 p.m. for an opening reception!
APPLICATIONS OPEN!
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Apply for a Subsidized Artist Studio
APPLY NOW FOR FUTURE STUDIOS IN GOWANUS
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Apply for our Fellowship Program
APPLICATIONS OPEN
PAST ARTS GOWANUS EVENTS
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Urban Folk Art @ The Other Art Fair
Adam and Jason rocked The Other Art Fair Spring 2026!
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Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair
This exhibition featured the work of three members of the Gowanus creative community- Bonnie Ralson, Chao Wang, and Susan Allbert utilize various print methods and create work inspired by Gowanus.
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re: place
re:place–snapshots from Gowanus in transition, at the Spring 2026 iteration of The Affordable Art Fair. Curated by Miska Draskoczy
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Creatures of the Gowanus Canal at The Other Art Fair
Arts Gowanus Creatures of the Gowanus Canal booth, attendees had the opportunity to design their own merch from the dozens of (real and imagined) illustrations of creatures illustrated by Hally Leigh Comics.
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GOWNUS OPEN STUDIOS 2025
SO MUCH FUN!
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We Belong at Affordable Art Fair (Fall 2025)
Arts Gowanus is pleased to present a new exhibition, ‘We Belong–Celebrating Brooklyn’s Diverse Roots,’ at the Fall 2025 iteration of The Affordable Art Fair,
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Rooted in Pride
A public art exhibition celebrating Brooklyn’s Queer community.
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OLD STONE HOUSE/WASHINGTON PARK!
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Jonathan Blum's 60th Birthday Retrospective.
40 Years of Art by Jonathan Blum
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Flowers for Mom at The Other Art Fair
Arts Gowanus presented Flowers for Mom, a group exhibit at the Spring 2025 edition of The Other Art Fair on May 8-11th at ZeroSpace in Gowanus! Dozens of local Gowanus artists exhibited artworks depicting flowers (or their interpretation of flowers) on to an 8”x10” panel.
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The Hall of Gowanus
The Hall of Gowanus is a community-curated archive of art, artifacts and documents related to the history of the Gowanus Canal, a post-industrial waterway that has played a central role in Brooklyn history.
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Lifelines: An Exploration of Bicultural Identity
Lifelines, an exploration of bicultural identity through the works of:
Casielle Santos-Gaerlan, Engie Ezeldin, Irene Feleo, Joan Wong & Zoë Elena Moldenhauer -
The Tower Show
An epic show that took place at Gowanus Wharf!
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Affordable Art Fair (Spring 2025)
Unsound Methodologies by Gil Kuno at The Affordable Art Fair Spring 2025
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Tides at Gowanus Wharf
Showcasing works by local artists David Barthold, Gil Kuno, Jill Inbar, Jos Prol, and Miska Draskoczy.
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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.
