Hello art lovers!

It's March! Have you gotten your tickets for the Affordable Art Fair yet? Scroll down for a complimentary ticket code and for more Arts Gowanus news!

GET TICKETS TO THE AFFORDABLE ART FAIR!

Arts Gowanus is thrilled to collaborate with artists Liza Domingues and Hannah Robinett for the Spring 2024 edition of the Affordable Art Fair.

The artists will transform the Arts Gowanus programming area (level 2) with their ultra vivid artwork and a thought-provoking, interactive installation. Get your tickets today!

Click on the "INFO & TIX" link below. The promo code should already be applied. If not, enter code P-AGAAFS24 and click "Apply" for complimentary tickets!

Affordable Art Fair NYC
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street, NYC
March 20-24, 2024

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"PRIDE: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY" OPEN CALL FEATURED IN BROOKLYN PAPER

Thanks Brooklyn Paper for spreading the word about our open call for Pride: All Day, Every Day! Check out the article here.

Arts Gowanus is once again teaming up with Brooklyn Pride and The Old Stone House to present an outdoor, community art exhibition in honor of Pride Month!  

Brooklyn-based LGBTQIA+ artists are invited to submit artwork for consideration for Pride: All Day, Every Day, a public outdoor art exhibition. Artwork submissions should represent and celebrate what PRIDE means to the artist and/or Brooklyn's LGBTQIA+ community.  

Selected works will be printed on 36" x 36" vinyl and displayed along the fence surrounding The Old Stone House (336 3rd Street, Park Slope) and Washington Park/J.J. Byrne Playground.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday, April 30!

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OPENING FRIDAY AT ESTABLISHED GALLERY!

Join Arts Gowanus' own Johnny Thornton on Friday, March 8 (7–9pm) as he debuts a new body of work!   

About his exhibit In the Interim...: The world never changes fast enough to see clearly. The ideas about the future are all now diluted with muddy water. From the crystal clear blue...  What was the idea again? In the interim, let me try and clarify.

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OPENING MONDAY AT SWEET LORRAINE GALLERY!

Head over to Sweet Lorraine Gallery on Monday, March 11 (6-9pm) for the opening of 2 1/2D, an exhibition of stereoscopic photography. 

Created by Steven Pinker, PhD, the 3D images reflect on cognitive and emotional representations of space and beauty.

Sweet Lorraine Gallery
183 Lorraine Street, Red Hook

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REGISTER FOR SBIDC'S WEBINAR SERIES

As part of Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation's (SBIDC) business training offerings, Time to Manage will offer dedicated time with professionals for free tax preparation, legal and real estate questions, and a crash course in project management using Notion. Drop in to any of four sessions for a 360-degree approach to business planning and operations. 

Sessions:    
Wed 3/13, 12pm: Free tax prep for small businesses and freelancers with Grow Brooklyn
Wed 3/20, 1pm: Legal catch-up and Q&A with attorney Rania Sedhom
Wed 3/27, 12pm: Negotiating an industrial lease with real estate attorney Justin Waiser and broker Rich Novak 
Wed 4/03, 12pm: From Clutter to Clarity: Mastering Project Management with Notion, with consultant Daryl Oh. (Exclusive to Plan for Growth alumni, SBIDC Member Businesses, and prospective PFG applicants)

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GET TIX FOR HOT GLASS COLD BEER AT BROOKLYN GLASS

Join Brooklyn Glass on Saturday, April 13 (6–10pm) for Hot Glass Cold Beer, an evening of demonstrations featuring glassblowing, neon bending, and flameworking with a live DJ, artist vendors, and beverages!

Guests with purchased tickets will receive a unique hand blown drinking glass!

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2024 PATTERNS GALA!

Save the Date & Start Planning Your Outfit!

The Arts Gowanus Patterns Gala returns to The Old Stone House on Thursday, May 9 (6-9:30pm)!

Please consider donating and helping us to continue our work!

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