5 galleries for kids in Brooklyn, 5 free. Art spaces with family programs. Includes Smack Mellon and Bushwick Open Studios.
A nonprofit gallery in a former DUMBO industrial building that shows large-scale work by emerging and mid-career artists, free of charge. Its Art Ready program offers free art mentorship for NYC public school students.
A residency for international artists in a converted East Williamsburg factory with two galleries and dozens of studios. Exhibitions and events are free, and the program opens artists' studios to the public during its open studios events.
A volunteer-run festival where Bushwick artists, galleries and creative spaces open their doors for a weekend of studio visits, exhibits and events. It's an easy way for families to see street art and meet working artists in the neighborhood.
An annual weekend when hundreds of artists across Gowanus open their studios to the public. Families can wander between workshops and makerspaces, meet artists and see work in progress, with some venues offering hands-on activities.
A free outdoor photography festival that sets up exhibitions in public spaces, with its main hub in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Kids can walk through open-air photo installations, and outdoor displays also appear in other boroughs through the year.
LittleGotham lists 5 galleries for kids in Brooklyn.
Yes. 5 of 5 are free to attend, including Smack Mellon, Bushwick Open Studios, Gowanus Open Studios.
2 listings are indoors, such as Smack Mellon, ISCP (International Studio & Curatorial Program).
DUMBO (1), Gowanus (1), Bushwick (1).