IT'S BACK (and bigger than ever): The Tower Show

Dozens of artists will transform an 11”x17” image of a water tower using their medium of choice. The final works will be part of a group exhibition at Gowanus Wharf and all the pieces will be available for purchase!

If you've participated in The Tower Show before, you know that Towers are on a first come, first served basis, and a lot of artists who want to participate aren't able to. NOT THIS YEAR! Our exhibition space at Gowanus Wharf can accommodate everyone who wants in--the more the merrier!

Here's what you need to know:

- Tower templates are $20/each. This helps us cover the cost of printing and framing them, but then all sale proceeds go directly to you!

- You can buy a Tower template at Gowanus Wharf (240 3rd Ave) during Tides open hours (Saturdays and Sundays 1-6) or any time at Artist&Craftsman Park Slope (302 2nd St.)

- They're due back by March 25th, 2025! You can either to Artist&Craftsman when you're done, or come to Gowanus Wharf on March 25th from 3-8 PM.

- The opening reception will be Friday, March 28th, from 7-9 PM at Gowanus Wharf (240 3rd Ave)!

- All Towers are priced at $200!

- There aren't many rules, but: you have to use the template you get from us, and the final piece has to fit in an 11x17 frame. Your piece can be three dimensional, but it can't overlap the edges of the template!

On View: Tides at Gowanus Wharf

Open hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-6 PM

Location: 240 3rd Ave

In collaboration with Gowanus Wharf, this exhibition showcases works by local artists David Barthold, Gil Kuno, Jill Inbar, Jos Prol, and Miska Draskoczy. this exhibition draws on the neighborhood’s industrial heritage. The artwork displayed is reflective of Gowanus, often using materials found in the neighborhood and even driftwood found in the canal.

We apologize for having to cancel open hours last weekend!

Arts Gowanus at The Affordable Art Fair: Gil Kuno

Join us March 19 - 23 at The Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W 18th St.)

Affordable Art Fair New York will return to the Metropolitan Pavilion in March 2025, showcasing original contemporary artworks ranging between $100 to $12,000. Welcoming local, national and international exhibitors, our spectacular Spring edition will be sure to put a spring in your step!

This fair, Arts Gowanus's booth will feature work by Gil Kuno! Gil Kuno is a Tokyo- and New York-based artist who challenges conventional thinking through audiovisual experimentation and the reimagining of everyday experiences. His work playfully disrupts common perceptions of reality, embracing themes of exaggerated perception and altered states. A key element of his art involves repurposing 1960s flip-dot display technology-traditionally used for bus destination signs-to create dynamic animations.

Save The Date: The Arts Gowanus Patterns Gala is May 16th!

Stay tuned for more info!

Become an Artichoke Ambassador with Artichoke Dance!

The Artichoke Ambassadors program symbiotically aligns environmentally conscious art making with climate and environmental justice action at collective and individual levels. This educational and mentorship program guides people to become creatively active in climate change, merging arts and activism practices. All artistic mediums are welcome.

Read More Here

Apply To Join The Gowanus Oversight Task Force

An important way to get involved in the community! Join the Gowanus Oversight Task Force!

The Gowanus Oversight Task Force, established as part of the Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning Plan, is seeking passionate and committed local stakeholders to join its efforts. Over the past two years, the Task Force has been instrumental in advancing key commitments from the rezoning plan, including investments in housing, infrastructure, public spaces, and more.

Task Force members play a vital role by participating in public meetings, engaging with City agencies, and working on subcommittees to ensure equitable progress on the 56 Points of Agreement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of Gowanus and help shape a collaborative model for community oversight in rezoning initiatives.

Applications are due by 8 PM on February 28th.

Apply Here

Open Call For Art!

Red Hook Art Project (RHAP) is seeking submissions from community artists for our public art initiative, Power, Privilege, and Identity. This project invites artists to contribute finished works exploring personal and collective interpretations of these themes. Selected artworks will be printed on vinyl and prominently displayed as part of a large-scale outdoor exhibit at Coffey Park, creating a vibrant and thought-provoking showcase for the Red Hook community and beyond.

Apply Here By May 1st!

Applications are open for subsidized artist studios and The Arts Gowanus Fellowship!

Apply For A Subsidized Studio

Apply To The Fellowship

Summer camp at the Textile Arts Center!

Textile Arts Center is also happy to be able to provide need-based scholarships to campers for Summer Camp! Summer Camp Scholarship Applications are open through February 28, 2025. TAC will contact you regarding your application in March.

Register here!

Work at the Textile Arts Center's Summer Camp!

TAC 2025 Summer Camp Counselor / Instructor Positions, Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 & Tweens 11-14

Supervisors: Summer Camp Co-Directors

Employment Dates:  Orientation: June 24, 25, 26 / Summer Camp: July 7 - August 22 (7 weeks)

Hours: M-F 8:30-4pm (alternates weekly staying until 5)

Compensation: $20/hr for summer employment & training

General Responsibilities: Responsible for daily supervision of campers & implementation of summer camp curriculum. It is the Counselor / Instructor’s duty to keep to the camp’s schedule and ensure that all children are safe and happy.

Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age to apply. A background in youth education with strong classroom management skills, proactive, gives and takes direction well and always willing to help. Strong applicants are experienced in a creative classroom environment, with interest and knowledge in the arts, in particular textiles. CPR and First Aid certification is included in training.

Apply Here

The Arts Gowanus Fellowship Program Needs Your Support!

A donation today will help fund free studio space, career development workshops, production+material support, and a final exhibition for two Fellows in 2025!

Click Here To Donate

Some more exciting news!

Exciting news: we’re excited to announce that we’ve received a grant from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs’ FY2025 Cultural Development Fund (CDF)!! Art and culture are the heart and soul of New York, contributing to a safer, stronger, more vibrant city. We’re proud to be among 1,078 organizations receiving over $59 million through the CDF - the largest-ever city allocation for the program, thanks to the partnership between the NYC Mayor’s Office and the City Council.

With this investment in our work, we can bring our programs to members of our community.

You can read more about this year’s CDF awards at nyc.gov/culture.

Please consider donating and helping us to continue our work!

Help us with our mission! Arts Gowanus works to support, promote, and advocate for artists and a sustainable local arts community. Please consider being part of the driving force that keeps artists in this community and helps them thrive. Whether you are an artist or art lover, your support makes possible professional development workshops for artists, exhibitions showcasing Gowanus artwork, the annual Gowanus Open Studios weekend, and ongoing advocacy for Gowanus and Gowanus artists.

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