Events
Amped Live Music
Come join us on the waterfront for great art and live music next Saturday, August 9, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Featuring an intro by Samm Cohen with music by:
Jeremy Kaplan
Heather Freudenthal
John Munnelly
Misery Loves Company
Doug Walker
Music, good art, good times; what a way to spend your Saturday afternoon.
Elements of Movement Amplified: The Art of Rock and Roll
Artist and Pioneer Works visual arts alum, Jonathan Ojekunle comes to Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition with a dynamic art workshop inspired by BWAC's current exhibitions, Elements of Movement, and AMPED: The Art of Rock and Roll.
In this high-energy workshop, participants will explore rhythm, vibration, and spontaneous mark-making by combining music, movement, and mixed media. Inspired by the spirit of rock and roll, this session invites participants to let sound and rhythm guide their hands as they create expressive abstract pieces on canvas using watercolors, water brushes, and thread, artists will respond to the physical vibrations of music -- specifically bass heavy rock tracks -- by splashing diluted color onto canvas in time with the beat.
As music pulses through the space and participants tap, beat, or even dance along, the pigments will move, merge, and spread organically across the surface.
Once the initial layer is dry, participants will take a closer look at the unexpected shapes, splashes, and patterns that formed from the movement. Using thread and additional detailing tools, they will highlight, outline, or emphasize the forms they see, transforming accidental marks into intentional images or abstract compositions.
This workshop blends spontaneity and intention, sound and sight, and invites each participant to find personal meaning in chaos.
Schedule Saturday, August 9th, 2-4 pm
Register here.
Juror X Artist Talk
Brooklyn X Pittsburgh: The Industry of Art
Join exhibition juror Eric Shiner and artists featured in Brooklyn x Pittsburgh: The Industry of Art for an artist panel. Artists from both regions will introduce you to their work as Eric shares more about the show's concept, his curatorial framework, and the relationship he sees between our region's art, artists, and more.
Register here.
Woodworking Workshop
BPL@BWAC! This workshop, taught by Ryan Frank, will be a hands-on introduction to woodworking taught using repurposed wood found on the streets and waterfront of Brooklyn.
Fiber Collage Workshop
BPL@BWAC! Come see the BWAC members show “The Elements of Movement" and make your own fiber-inspired artwork exploring movement in art!
Introduction to Watercolor
BPL@BWAC! Learn watercolor basics painting a bountiful summer bouquet!
FUNGI Art Talk
A select group of artists from the Fungi exhibition will be on hand to talk about their works.
Cat Adoption Event
NYC Teens for Animals, Inc., Brooklyn's dedicated nonprofit animal rescue, will host a second cat adoption in the BWAC Art and Education Space
PLANT SWAP!
In conjunction with the current Biophilia exhibition, BWAC is hosting a “For the Love of Nature” Plant Swap Meet! Bring a plant, take a plant.
Threading The Elements Workshop
THREADING THE ELEMENTS WITH JONATHAN OJEKUNLE
Artist and Pioneer Works visual arts alum, Jonathan Ojekunle comes to Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition with a dynamic art workshop inspired by BWAC current exhibitions, Fungi, Biophilia and Creating with Sustainability. Participants of all ages will use mixed media materials, recycled or found objects to create 3D garden scapes.
Pioneer Works will provide art making materials but we encourage folks to bring their own items to upcycle from home!
Full details in this PDF
Sign up here.
Biophilia Book Reading
Authors Heather Sanderson and Janet Morgan will be on hand to read passages from their latest published book, What Art Can Do
Prolificators
Prolificators is a Brooklyn-based ambient sound duo creating immersive, experimental music that resists algorithmic homogenization.
THREADED VISIONS Art Talk
Please join us as artists from the Threaded Visions: Fashion in Art exhibition share insight into their creations and process.
Dreamscapes Art Talk
Join us to hear about the events and sights that inspired artist Sergei Saakian to create this “visual account” of his life up to the point of having to flee conflict in his homeland.
Minimalism Before Minimalism
Experience mesmerizing piano music spanning centuries: Music by Bach, Satie, Chopin, Lang, Couperin, more ...
Prolificators
Prolificators is a Brooklyn-based ambient sound duo creating immersive, experimental music that resists algorithmic homogenization.
Learn how to calm your pets with a free TTouch Class at BWAC!
Learn the basics of this gentle, calming technique so you can help your pets, in this FREE one hour workshop!
Animalia Cat Adoption Event
In cooperation with the Animalia exhibition, NYC Teens for Animals, Inc., Brooklyn's dedicated nonprofit animal rescue, will host a cat adoption in the BWAC Art and Education Space on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 2 to 5 pm
Order/Chaos Art Talk
You are invited to hear the BWAC artist members share aspects of their work currently on view in the Order/Chaos exhibition.
Sip & Create: Glass Mosaic & Wine Workshop
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on glass mosaic workshop where you can sip, create, and connect! Perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, this experience will guide you through the process of cutting and arranging colorful glass pieces to craft your own unique mosaic masterpiece.
All mosaic materials & tools provided
Teodora Adzharova, piano
Laureate of numerous national and international competitions, Teodora Adzharova’s career has taken her to multiple venues in the United States, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Macedonia, and the Czech Republic. She has established herself as one of the most sought-after chamber musicians in the Baltimore, MD-Washington, and the D.C. region.
Bach/Goldberg Variations
Join us in celebrating Bach's 339th birthday with a performance of his masterpiece, the 'Goldberg Variations.'
Paint & Sip
Enjoy our gallery on the Red Hook waterfront, sip wine, and make a painting with a fun group.
Paint & Sip
Enjoy our gallery on the Red Hook waterfront, sip wine, and make a painting with a fun group.
LIVE Art Auction
The 2024 BWAC Fundraising Auction will conclude with a LIVE art auction!
Art Talk: Salon des Refusés-Part 2
Artists from the Salon des Refusés 2024 - Part 2 exhibition will discuss the influences and processes that led to the piece exhibited in the show.
Fearless Watercolors - "Acuarelas con Cojones": Art Talk
There will be an Art Talk by a select group of artists participating in the Fearless Watercolors exhibition on Sunday. Artists will discuss their work and watercolor techniques.
Art Talk: Salon des Refusés-Part 2
Artists from the Salon des Refusés 2024 - Part 2 exhibition will discuss the influences and processes that led to the piece exhibited in the show.