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We support, promote, & advocate for artists in BK. Directors: @_johnnythornton @emilychiavelli
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Super cool experience gabbing about our advocacy work and exhibition opportunities today at Open Fields, an artist resource fair held during the @prattfineart MFA open studios! It’s always such a blast to have the opportunity to expand our creative community even further ✨
We met so many great artists and connected with incredible organizations who are also working to keep Brooklyn creative, sustainable, and affordable—and even ran into one of the artists already in one of our subsidized studio spaces, who knows better than anyone how life-changing that can be. You can always apply to the subsidized studio lottery at the link in our bio!
(And also briefly slipped away from our table to check out the amazing @prattphotographymfa exhibition 👏👏👏)
#keepgowanuscreative
07 Nov 2026
Save the date-
We are honored to be hosting a Memorial Retrospective Exhibition of works by our friend @zanibahmadstudio at @established_gallery_ on Sunday, December 6th from 3-8pm.
Zanib was a treasured member of the NYC artist community who bought creativity, joy and light wherever she went. Zanib’s creative practice spanned painting, photography, sculpture, and digital media, often exploring dualities such as community and isolation, feminism and nontraditional gender roles, and urban chaos and natural serenity. She honored and celebrated her cultural heritage by cultivating deep connections within NYC’s South Asian artist community, as her work, imbued with tenderness and sensitivity, often reflected on the immigrant experience.
“The journey of an artist is built on persistence. It’s the late nights, the unfinished projects, the moments of doubt, and the small victories that keep you moving forward. Every opportunity to share my work is a reminder of why I continue to create.” —Zanib Ahmad
06 Nov 2026
Thank you to @artsgowanus and @prisonlibrarysupportnetwork for giving us an **official** platform to showcase Joanna Nixon's art this fall.
In a perfect expression of values-based gathering, we opened Joanna's show as part of the first ever PLSN volunteer convening. Under the beautiful direction of our friend and collaborator Brian M. (of @abolitionarchive ) we read poetry by incarcerated writers from one of the archive's anthologies. Convening participants and members of our wider collective were then able to enjoy Joanna's artwork among supportive community. That weekend, we also held working group meetings and hosted our wonderful keynote speaker Stevie Wilson surrounded by Joanna's work.
A few weekends later we featured Joanna's work during the 30th Gowanus Open Studios. We loved meeting our neighbors, sharing her artwork, and introducing new friends to Lunita Loft.
There are still opportunities to see Joanna's artwork IRL - just contact us for a time to come by (either during one of our upcoming events or by appointment).
🖇 To donate directly to Joanna, please visit the link in our bio. 🖇
JOANNA'S ARTIST BIO:
Joanna Nixon is a lifelong, eclectic, and prolific transgender artist whose creativity follows in the footsteps of her grandmother and grandfather. Nearly twenty years ago, while living freely in Mexico, a devastating bacterial infection destroyed the left side of her brain and left her unable to read or write. Through stubborn faith, devotion to her pagan path, and an unshakable commitment to art, Joanna fought her way back to creating.
Joanna begins each piece by forming vivid images in her mind, then draws them into being with humor, honesty, and heart. Because she cannot write independently, she listens deeply to the positive, funny, and profound words of others, asking trusted people to help pen simple sentences for the speech bubbles that accompany her comics. Her work reflects nearly fifteen years of observing and surviving prison life, transforming concrete walls, daily struggle, and strange moments of tenderness into art that seeks truth, understanding, and growth.
#artsgowanus #gos2026 #gowanusopenstudios2026 #keepgowanuscreative
05 Nov 2026
Join us for an Artist’s Talk and Memorial Walk on Sun 11/15 at 12 noon, Littlefield (635 Sackett St, Brooklyn). Another chance to see Freedman’s multimedia interactive The Distance From Here exhibit and an opportunity to honor those whose lives have been lost due to traffic violence. We have invited elected officials and community leaders to our event, which is part of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Violence (WDOR). Everyone welcome, but please RSVP More details and RSVP #linkinbio
Additional NYC events for WDOR will be held in Central park and Sunset Park - follow theses accounts for more details @familiesforsafestreets @askmo_nyc @sunsetparksafestreets @transaltbk @transportationalternatives
Thanks to our partners in presenting the Distance from Here @littlefieldnyc @artsgowanus @crashcountnyc @michaeljamesfreedman @whynotartnyc
05 Nov 2026
Every time we do a site tour of new PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE artist studios being built in Gowanus we get super excited. We have 40+ studios opening next year in brand new buildings! Apply for lottery now- link in bio!
#keepgowanuscreative
04 Nov 2026
@artsgowanus Open Studios is my favorite weekend in the neighborhood with hundreds of artists in Gowanus opening the doors to their workspaces. It’s always so fascinating to see what’s hiding inside the former factories, warehouses, and other studio spaces I pass by daily without realizing. love seeing how artists organize their spaces, the creative chaos and all that
artists and studios featured: Ray Smith @raysmithstudio , Steve Hicks @stevehicksstudio , @clairewarepottery , Ken Buhler @kbuhlerworld thank you for sharing your spaces and art
dev&scan @photolifebrooklyn
04 Nov 2026
Our first ever political endorsement from one dog Dr to another. Our mascot Dr Waffles wholeheartedly endorses @dr._computer_chips ! VOTE by 11:59 TONIGHT!!
LINK IN BIO!
02 Nov 2026
Thank you @artsgowanus!
Congrats on becoming the largest open studios in NYC! (Quite possibly in the world!)
I am eternally grateful! 'til the next!
#contemporaryart #modernart #fineart #artwork #mediaart #artfair
01 Nov 2026
A moment of gratitude for all the incredible work that went into creating The Barn on Bond. Thank you @artsgowanus and @society.brooklyn for inviting us into your beautiful space to share our work with the community. Still glowing with pride and positivity. #artsgowanus #contemporaryart #manjushandler #michelamartello #EllieMurphyArt
29 Oct 2026
📍gowanus
what I keep thinking about after leaving this studio during @artsgowanus open studios.
Thanks for sharing your space with us @raysmithstudio
29 Oct 2026
Loving these GOS portraits of artists with their work by @randirosenblumphoto ✨
#keepgowanuscreative
26 Oct 2026
It’s been a rough week for many, mourning the loss of our incredible friend @zanibahmadstudio .
Last time we saw her she was elated after a wonderful weekend showing her work. As we have mourned, we keep re-reading these words she wrote a week ago-
“A weekend full of art, connection, and community. ❤️🎨
I had the honor of showcasing my body of work this past weekend as part of Arts Gowanus Open Studios, and I’m still reflecting on what this experience means to me.
When I returned to my art practice two years ago, I never imagined it would bring me here. I’m learning that success doesn’t have to look one particular way. Sometimes, it’s measured by the connections we make, the people we meet, the ideas we share, and the community we build along the way.
One of the most meaningful parts of this journey has been connecting with fellow artists, showing up for one another, and being part of a community that believes in growing with intention, purpose, and heart.
I believe deeply in creating more access, advancing equity, and building spaces where artists feel supported, collaboration is encouraged, and no one has to navigate this journey alone.
Because when we support one another, we all grow. When we make room for others, we create opportunities that go beyond ourselves.
Community is invaluable. It’s powerful. It’s priceless. ❤️
I’m grateful to be on this journey and to be part of a creative community that reminds me why showing up for one another matters.
Let’s keep creating spaces where artists can connect, take risks, share their gifts, and thrive. Let’s make more room at the table, pull up another chair, and bring others with us. There’s room for all of us to grow. ✨
And a special shoutout to Johnny, Emily, and the entire Arts Gowanus leadership team. ❤️ For artists, by artists. Thank you for creating spaces where artists can be seen, connect, and feel part of something bigger. What you do for this community matters!“
Thank you Zanib ❤️
25 Oct 2026
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