Friday, December 5, 6-9pm: Eliana Pérez | Ajar at PS109

Join the artist and friends for this pop-up exhibition at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109. This tapestry and book pairing that depicts the parasitic exploitation of migrants passing through El Tapón del Darién, the narrow land bridge connecting the Americas. See this alongside 3 of her other artist books, all detailing intractable challenges affecting her native country of Colombia, including:

Only Good For Crying: A block of laser-engraved cast acrylic panels, documenting the brutal tactics used by the militarized Colombian police forces in suppressing peaceful citizen protests. COCA: A gilded, currency-collage book, continuing Eliana’s evocative exploration at the bloody intersection of poverty, violence, and the global market economy. Falso +: A record of military atrocity from the early 2000’s, wherein the Colombian army abducted and murdered 6402 innocent men and boys, passing them off as rebel combatants. 

El Barrio’s Artspace PS109, 315 East 99^th Street, New York, NY Info

Continuing through December 17: Out of the Shadows at Carter Burden Gallery

A national call for art, juried by Karin Bruckner, Stephen Cimini, and Stewart Siskind, invited artists to step Out of the Shadows and explore how light and shade reflect personal, social, and artistic experience. The interplay of light and darkness evokes themes of memory, mystery, and revelation—revealing how transformation can emerge from obscurity.

The 76 selected artists responded with diverse approaches and inventive use of materials, in works across diverse mediums including painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, and installation.
Carter Burden Gallery, 548 West 28^th Street, #534, New York, NY Info

Saturday, December 6, 4-8pm: Squares for the Circle at Gallery 198

Join NY Artists Circle for Squares for the Circle, an pop-up exhibition and fundraiser that helps keep the creative community thriving. Every 12"×12" artwork created by members of the New York Artists Circle is just $150, and proceeds benefit the New York Artists Circle’s Member Support Fund—helping provide subsidized memberships to our artists in need.

Collectors are welcome to take their artwork home the night of the opening, or purchase pieces online and in person through December 14. 

Gallery 198  198 24th Street, Brooklyn NY Info

Saturday, December 6: Dumbo Open Studios

In one of the highlights of the Dumbo Holiday season, 85+ artists will open their studios to the public for an afternoon of holiday shopping. Come meet the artists, see some incredible work, and buy art where it’s made.

The map is available @bkflea Holiday Flea Market I the Dumbo Archway Plaza. You can also find it here and plan ahead. 

This just in from long-time DART subscriber Klay-James Enos

Saturday, December 6, 12-4pm: Open Studios at Bronx River Art Center

1087 E. Tremont Ave in the Bronx—transit via the 2 or 5 train to West Farms Sq-East Tremont. All who are willing to make the schlep are welcome!  Above: Overgrown Infrastructure, Riverside Park, 2025

Saturday, December 6, 3-5 pm: Studio 41 Holiday Market

Small artworks and fabulous hand-crafted items will be available for sale, including ceramics, note cards, jewelry, Holiday ornaments and many other unique and one-of-a-kind items.  This event and the sale of wonderful hand made gifts will continue until December 21st. Left: Collage by Amy Geller

The artists at Studio 41 offer a range of workshops to the public that include printmaking, collage, painting, paper machè and holiday themed events. Check Instagram for more upcoming workshops and events.

Studio 41, 27-15 41^st Avenue, Long Island City, NY Info