Gowanus Open Studios: The show goes on
10/16/23 • 38 min
Last month, Arts Gowanus was dealt a devastating blow when the storms that blew through the borough completely swamped the entire neighborhood. But their annual tentpole Open Studios weekend is trudging on. This year is a critical one for the group. Arts Gowanus executive director Johnny Thornton and programs director Emily Chiavelli join us to discuss what was lost in the flooding, how extensive the damage was and why the group decided to forge ahead so soon after the storm. We’ll talk about what visitors can expect this year, and we’ll discuss recent developments in the neighborhood, like the restoration of the so-called “Batcave,” ongoing redevelopment and the $1.6 billion cleanup of the canal.
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Last month, Arts Gowanus was dealt a devastating blow when the storms that blew through the borough completely swamped the entire neighborhood. But their annual tentpole Open Studios weekend is trudging on. This year is a critical one for the group. Arts Gowanus executive director Johnny Thornton and programs director Emily Chiavelli join us to discuss what was lost in the flooding, how extensive the damage was and why the group decided to forge ahead so soon after the storm. We’ll talk about what visitors can expect this year, and we’ll discuss recent developments in the neighborhood, like the restoration of the so-called “Batcave,” ongoing redevelopment and the $1.6 billion cleanup of the canal.
Brooklyn news and views you can use: bkmag.com
Email: [email protected]
Follow along on Facebook: Brooklyn Magazine
Twitter: @brooklynmag
Instagram: @brooklynmagazine
Follow Brian Braiker on Twitter: @slarkpope
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