Gowanus Open Studios returns, better than ever, for its 30th year! Hosted by Arts Gowanus for the past 30 years, Gowanus Open Studios is Brooklyn’s biggest celebration of local art and artists. We’re so excited to see others joining us in celebrating the unique creative spirit of the neighborhood! On the weekend of October 17th and 18th, hundreds of artists across dozens of venues in the greater Gowanus neighborhood will open their doors, giving the public a rare glimpse inside the former factories, warehouses, and studio buildings of this vibrant neighborhood. Artists will be on hand to discuss their work, share their processes, and showcase their latest projects.

Whether you’re already an art lover, art-curious, or just looking for something different to do on a weekend, Gowanus Open Studios provides an exciting and intimate look into this booming creative neighborhood. Home to up-and-coming galleries, cultural centers, art fairs, hundreds of independent artists, and quirky community organizations, Gowanus is one of New York City’s premier arts and culture neighborhoods. 

Gowanus Open Studios will feature venues and studios from Pacific St. to 19th St. and from Smith St. to 5th Ave. 10,000 printed maps will be distributed across the neighborhood to help visitors navigate the various locations. A digital map and directory of artists is available on artsgowanus.org.

This year, we are thrilled to open the first group of subsidized studios we negotiated as part of the Gowanus Rezoning in new developments in Gowanus. These artist studios offer long-term affordability for our art community, the artists allocated these studios are moved in and eager to show visitors what they are working on! These studios at The Shop BK and Society Brooklyn will be open to the public, The Shop BK will also be generously hosting several other exhibitions and artists for the weekend.

In addition to hundreds of individual art studios, visitors can also experience a variety of events happening within Gowanus Open Studios.

2026 highlights include:

• Free access to hundreds of private studios and venues showcasing local art

  Featured exhibitions 

Gowanus Open Studios will feature venues and studios from Pacific St. to 19th St. and from Smith St. to Fifth Ave. More than 8,000 printed maps will be distributed across the neighborhood to help visitors navigate the various locations. A digital map and directory of artists is available on artsgowanus.org.

From painting to performance, from sculpture to street art—come see what’s happening in Gowanus this fall. Don’t miss your chance to step inside the studios, connect with artists, and see why Gowanus remains one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic cultural hubs.