Events

FUNGI Art Talk
A select group of artists from the Fungi exhibition will be on hand to talk about their works.

Introduction to Watercolor
BPL@BWAC! Learn watercolor basics painting a bountiful summer bouquet!

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!

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.

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
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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.

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.

THE GRAND GUIGNOL THEATER FOR CHILDREN* (NOT really for children)
Drama of Works presents an instructional evening of theater for children (*NOT really for children). In between beautiful, innovative, large-scale shadow puppet renditions of literature by Edgar Allan Poe they use a toy theater cemetery and pop-up book stage to warn children of the danger of misbehaving. The tales of The Raven, Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee, and The Black Cat come to life spectacularly with DOWs signature inventive shadow puppetry!

THE GRAND GUIGNOL THEATER FOR CHILDREN* (NOT really for children) - evening performance
Drama of Works presents an instructional evening of theater for children (*NOT really for children). In between beautiful, innovative, large-scale shadow puppet renditions of literature by Edgar Allan Poe they use a toy theater cemetery and pop-up book stage to warn children of the danger of misbehaving. The tales of The Raven, Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee, and The Black Cat come to life spectacularly with DOWs signature inventive shadow puppetry!

THE GRAND GUIGNOL THEATER FOR CHILDREN* (NOT really for children)
Drama of Works presents an instructional evening of theater for children (*NOT really for children). In between beautiful, innovative, large-scale shadow puppet renditions of literature by Edgar Allan Poe they use a toy theater cemetery and pop-up book stage to warn children of the danger of misbehaving. The tales of The Raven, Tell-Tale Heart, Annabel Lee, and The Black Cat come to life spectacularly with DOWs signature inventive shadow puppetry!

Batik Fabric Dyeing Workshop w/ Azzah Sultan
Artist and Pioneer Works visual arts alum, Azzah Sultan revitalizes an ancient colorful art making practice. Inspired by batik printing, a Southeast Asian practice of fabric dyeing, where resistive wax is used to decorate fabric to create fun and vibrant designs. Participants in this workshop will use oil pastels instead of hot wax for an all ages workshop.