Fall 2024 Open Studios Planner

Starting Thursday, September 5: Downtown Artists: Neighborhood Tour

Although the New Museum is closed during its expansion, it is still offering art programs IRL. This week marks the first of four guided walks exploring the artistic history of NoHo, NoLita and SoHo. On September 5, 14, 19, and 28, teaching artist will lead a tour of the homes, stuidos and hangouts of artists John Giorno (above), Lynda Benglis, Adrian Piper, Lorraine O’Grady, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Your smartphone will link to the live narrative. Meet at The New Museum, 235 Bowery, New York. NY Tickets

This just in from subscriber Esther Pearl Watson

Sunday, September 8, 10am-4pm: Esther pearl Watson Open Studio in LA

I will be featuring a series of new paintings that I have created for my upcoming solo show at Andrew Edlin Gallery in NY. I wanted to share these new works before they were packed up and shipped out.
In this current body of work, the colors have exploded with vividness and positivity, hopefulness and an excitement for the future. There will also be a limited number of merch including a new 16x20 print, "My Angelic Companion" available for preorder: funchicken.com

Esther Pearl Watson, 3352 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA Info

September 27–29: Bushwick Open Studios

Produced by Arts in Bushwick, Monsta House Universe, Bushwick Street Art, this 3-day festival is a testament to an unwavering commitment to fostering a community where creativity thrives year-round. From visual art installations to performances that defy expectations, Bushwick Open Studios promises an exhilarating journey through the heart of creativity. 

The festival launches with the “Seeking Spaces” opening show on Friday, September 27^th. Be sure to grab your festival guide, your essential companion for navigating the vibrant tapestry of Bushwick’s artistic universe.

Check BOS2024 on Instagram for updates

September 28, 2-9 pm-September 29, 2024, 2-6pm: The Clemente

The Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center is pleased to announce the 27th edition of Open Studios. This year’s Open Studios weekend will feature five floors of visual and performing arts. Stay tuned for the full list of participating artists and organizations here. Throughout the weekend, enjoy participatory programming like free art-making activities, pop-up exhibits, poetry readings, film screenings and more. All events are FREE and open to the public. 

The Clemente Center, 107 Suffolk StreetNew York, NY  Info

October 1, 4 and 6: Jersey City Art & Studio Tour

Known as JCAST, this event celebrates its 35th anniversary with group brunches preceding afternoons wholly dedicated to artist studios and local exhibitions. This year JCAST will adapt its format so that evenings will be dedicated to galleries and exhibitions. October 1 is the evening kickoff event, details TBA. Info

October 5-6: Red Hook Open Studios

Discover art and artisan studios hidden among the street murals, civil war period warehouses, and harbor views of this fascinating neighborhood. Take the opportunity to meet the artists and artisans and discover how they create their work.

Printed maps will be available at Food Bazaar as well as other locations in Red Hook. This year you can take the NYC Ferry’s South Brooklyn Route to redhook/Atllantic Basin Terminal. Info

October 10, 6-8pm: The High Line open Studios Preview

October 12-13, noon to 6pm: The High Line Open Studios Presents its 15th annual artists open studios

The artists of West Chelsea cordially invite you into their studios for “behind the scenes” visits. Come meet the artists and see where they create their work. This is a prime opportunity to purchase a wide range of affordable artwork — paintings, drawings, prints, textiles, mixed-media, photography, sculpture and more — directly from the artist, and without the gallery mark-up.

This year more than 60 artists in 9 locations near the High Line Park and West Chelsea Gallery District, including Westbeth Artists Housing, ArtStart, and more will participate.

The self guided tour begins at the West Chelsea Arts Building on West 26th Street. Pick up the MAP and event information in the lobbies at 508 and 526 West 26th St. and begin your artists' studio tour.

Preview location: 12th Floor Penthouse, 508 West 26th Street, 12th floor

Starting Location for Open Studios: West Chelsea Arts Building, 526 West 26th  Street, Lobby - Tour Maps & Info

October 18–19: EFA Open Studios

Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts welcomes the public to explore 74 artist studios, along with a host of arts programming and exhibitions, all located in the EFA building in Midtown Manhattan. This event offers a rare opportunity to witness the creative process up close and engage with a vibrant community of professional artists.

Our internationally recognized members, each with established studio practices and career honors, will open their doors to showcase their most recent works. Additionally, the EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop and EFA Project Space will be open for special events and tours, providing firsthand experiences of the transformative power of art.

EFA Center, 323 West 39th Street, New York, NY Info

October 19, 2-6pm: Brooklyn Army Terminal Open Studios

Explore the studios of 100 local artists at the iconic. Meet the artists, purchase original pieces, and get inspired. For one weekend only, Chashama’s studio hub at Brooklyn Army Terminal is open to the public. Explore new works in 96 visual artist studios, interact with our talented studio artists, and wander through this historic Brooklyn Army Terminal during our Open House New York.

This event is done in tandem with Open House New York and The New York Art Residency and Studios Foundation‘s, Sunset Park Open Studios. Many arts organizations from across the neighborhood will be hosting events and open studios, so plan on spending the day and exploring the neighborhood.

Please RSVP for this event here.  Info

Brooklyn Army Terminal, 58th Street, Brooklyn, NY Directions

October 18–20: Sunset Park Open Studios

Don’t pass up the chance to visit artist studios in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park neighborhood, one of the latest emerging hotspots for creative practices across mediums and disciplines. Info

October 18-20: Open House New York, 200+ sites

Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that opens 200+ places across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special access at skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between.

The 22nd annual OHNY Weekend festival offers a behind-the-scenes look at new buildings reshaping the skyline, public works facilities keeping the city running, parks offering respite, state-of-the-art performance spaces, manufacturing workshops, private collections, and much more. Info 

Saturday-Sunday, October 21-22, 12-6pm: Gowanus Open Studios

Hosted by Arts Gowanus, Gowanus Open Studios is Brooklyn’s biggest celebration of local art and artists. For its 27th edition more than 350 artists and 70+ 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. Partner businesses in the neighborhood will be offering discounts. 

Artists Directory Digital map is available on artsgowanus.org

Note: Considering the recent findings about toxic pollution in this neighborhood, please check the websitebefore making your plans