Mar. 6, 2025 By Lauren Rapp On a Friday night, members of the Brooklyn Lace Guild gather at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, rhythmically knocking together 3D-printed and traditional wooden bobbins. The crafters’ hands move like elegant machines, each thread adding to the creation of extremely intricate and delicate pieces of lace. Devon Thein,…
Oct. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Gowanus is a well-known haven for artists making the most of an industrial neighborhood, but their creations can be hard to find — unless you know where to look. On Oct. 19 and 20, Brooklynites will be welcomed into the inner sanctum at Arts Gowanus’ Gowanus Open Studios.…
Aug. 22, 2024 By Susan De Vries It’s the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn this month and, as is the tradition in the borough, there are a bevy of events memorializing the Revolutionary War fight. Battle Week, organized by Old Stone House, includes demonstrations, performances, and tours culminating in outdoor festivities at Green-Wood…
Aug. 7, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
On Aug. 7, Arts Gowanus program director Emily Chiavelli headed to the Old Stone House to replace part of the organization’s Pride: All Day, Every Day exhibit.
Jul. 19, 2024 By Natalie Dahan Native Brooklynite and Bay Ridge resident Joshua Cantone, a rising junior at LaGuardia Arts High School, has always loved music. Coming from a musical family, the exploration of the art form was always encouraged. He started taking piano lessons at the young age of three and began acting in…
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Feb. 28, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Nonprofit Arts Gowanus is looking for local queer creators to take part in its annual Pride Month community exhibition.