Friday, October 16, 6-9 pm: Vessels | Bodies, Tales & Machines at Westbeth

We exist inside a continuous architecture of containment—geographical, corporeal, mental, societal—beginning fundamentally with the body, the very first place that holds us. In the upcoming group exhibition Vessels: Bodies, Tales & Machines, opening at the Westbeth Gallery  artists Jeanne Verdoux, Fanny Allié, and the collaborative team of Nicolas Touron and Amy Lemaire disassemble this concept of the receptacle. Working across various mediums including ceramics, 3D printing, textiles, and blown glass, the artists treat the vessel not as a static utilitarian object, but as a site of complex, shifting realities. Each work acts as a threshold where the external envelope, the concealed interior, and the invisible stories nested within them dynamically blur the lines between what is kept inside and what leaks out into the world.

Jeanne Verdoux [top left] explores themes of loss, gravity, and bodily resilience through surreal, anthropomorphized clay forms and tactile drawings that balance heavy emotional weight with a sharp, poetic humor. Fanny Allié’s [center] human-scale characters operate as layered psychological receptacles; by turning discarded industrial textiles and inner linings literally inside out, she elevates ordinary urban detritus into moving icons of memory, ephemerality, and interpersonal connection., Nicolas Touron [right] and Amy Lemaire  combine digital artifice with ancient craft. Touron’s labyrinthine, 3D-printed porcelain structures serve as intricate narrative topographies, which are then physically intertwined with Lemaire’s delicate networks of borosilicate glass—mapping out an uncanny, mechanized ecology where technology and nature collide.

Through October 31 at Westbeth Gallery, 323 West 39^th Street, New York, NY Info

October 17–18, 12-6pm: 30th Annual Arts Gowanus Open Studios 

This annual touchstone event transforms Brooklyn’s historic canal-side enclave into a massive, self-guided public gallery. Celebrating three decades of creative resilience, this anniversary event opens the doors to more than 90 neighborhood venues, allowing visitors an intimate look inside the former factories, industrial warehouses, and newly rezoned workspaces of over 500 local artists. From historic anchor hubs to fresh, community-centered showcases, the weekend offers an unparalleled window into the past, present, and future of the Gowanus creative community. Above: Textile Arts Center

Visitors can explore the curated "30 for 30" anniversary exhibition at Union Channel, take a first look inside the neighborhood's newly secured, subsidized affordable artist studios at The Shop, participate in an interactive neighborhood stamp book project hosted by TI Art Studios, and cap off the weekend at the official 30th Anniversary After-Party on Sunday evening. Click for info, updates and special events

October 17–18, Sunset Park Open Studios 

The Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) is a massive, historic industrial complex that transforms into a massive creative hub during Sunset Park Open Studios [SPOS] weekend. Coinciding with Open House New York Weekend, this event grants the public free, behind-the-scenes access to explore incredible architecture and discover dozens of resident visual artists.

During SPOS weekend, MakerSpace NYC transforms into a central community anchor, opening its doors for live industrial machinery demonstrations, interactive pottery viewings, and showcases featuring dozens of resident studio artists. Operating as a non-profit community space, the facility bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, featuring dedicated wood and metal shops alongside high-end equipment for digital fabrication—such as CNC routers, waterjet machines, laser cutters, and 3D printers. Beyond providing workspace memberships and private studios, the venue hosts an array of public educational programs ranging from beginner welding and blacksmithing intensives to youth STEM programs and textile upcycling workshops. Click for info, updates and special events

Governors Island Open Studios

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, LMCC’s Arts Center at Governors Island plays host to a vibrant, double-header afternoon of community celebration and artistic discovery. Rescheduled due to previous inclement weather, the day kicks off at 10:30 AM with Homecoming: For the Harbor, a festive, pep-rally-style event co-presented with the New York Climate Exchange and Stony Brook University. 

This public gathering brings a marching band, cheerleaders, art-making workshops, and environmental advocates together to cheer on New York's vital waterways. Seamlessly overlapping this energy at 12:00 PM, the center transitions into its final Open Studios event of the 2026 season. Visitors are invited directly into the creative sanctuaries of the current residency cohort, offering an intimate, informal window into the artists' raw processes and diverse material explorations right beside the harbor. Click for a complete list of events and special programs

October 16–18: Open House New York

Open House New York Weekend returns for its 24th annual citywide festival, completely transforming how we experience the built environment. Over these three days, the festival unlocks more than 300 destinations across all five boroughs, offering unprecedented access to the structural, artistic, and historical spaces that define New York City.

More than 150 of these locations are completely free and open for drop-in access, meaning you can skip the reservations and simply show up during listed open hours. It is a rare chance to pull back the curtain on the city’s secret infrastructure, step into legendary landmarks, explore cutting-edge design laboratories, and walk through private art studios. Many sites feature guided tours, talks, and archival showcases led directly by the curators, architects, and designers behind them—offering an intimate look into both historic preservation and the future of urban design.

Click for everything you need to know in order to 
Explore the Sites: View the complete list of participants and filter by borough, date, or access type on the OHNY Festival Lineup Page
Planning Tools: Learn how to map your route and use the festival's "My List" feature at the OHNY Weekend Planning Guide
Visitor Guidelines: Read details regarding wait times, accessibility, and photography permissions on the OHNY Visitor FAQs Page. [1, 2, 3]