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Nu Hotel, 85 Smith St

Michael Freedman Gowanus Watercolors

Curate by Arts Gowanus, Michael James Freedman's Gowanus-inspired watercolors are on view in the lobby of the Nu Hotel (85 Smith St, corner of Atlantic Ave), open to the public.

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Arts Gowanus Open Studios 2025

(Un)Natural Habitats: Gowanus

Group exhibition with Jessica Dalrymple, Miska Draskoczy, Michael James Freedman, Janice McDonnell

Littlefield Gallery, 635 Sackett St, Brooklyn

On view Online and in-person until December 15.

Please email (grace@whynotart.com) for in-person visiting options.

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Sat May 17, 1-3pm

Atlantic Ave Art Walk - Curator's Tour 2025

Join us for this year's Atlantic Ave Art Walk! Meet artists and curators as WNA's Grace Freedman guides lively visits to select galleries and stores from Smith St to the Waterfront on Saturday May 17 from 1-3pm.

Self-guided tour options and other events will be on offer from May 10-18, 2025 all along Atlantic Ave from 3rd Ave to Waterfront. More details at the Atlantic ArtWalk official page.

RSVP for Tour (limited space)

Opening Reception Thurs June 6, open studio June 7-9

Why Not Art Salon

Art Salon to preview Michael James Freedman's progress on his Our Beautiful People Portrait series.

Thanks to those who could attend our Salon! Private viewings available on request.

Art Salon Collection

Arts Gowanus Art Parade - Sat June 1st

Why Not Art Creature Booth

Michael James Freedman will take photos of you in your creature costumes or with your canal-inspired artwork. See yourself as part of the world-famous canal!

Meet after the parade at 2nd St (near Gowanus Dredgers Boathouse), approx 3:30pm.

Creature Photos

Oct 6 - Dec 19, 2023

Our Beautiful People

Littlefield, 635 Sackett St (btw 3rd/4th Ave)

Featuring portraits by Michael James Freedman, Demarcus McGaughey, and Erica Morales

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Michael James Freedman - On view at Nu Hotel (85 Smith St) - 2026

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