Upcoming & Recent Shows

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)

Sat/Sun October 19-20, 12pm-6pm - FREE

Arts Gowanus Open Studios - Multiple Artists

Why Not Art is proud to present the latest works from Michael James Freedman and Sylvie Freedman as well as a gallery selection of several Gowanus-based artists.

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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

May 4 -12

Curator's Tour at Atlantic Ave Art Walk 2024

Join curator Grace Freedman for a fun and lively tour of the galleries, live art presentations and special exhibitions at this year's Atlantic Ave Art Walk. We will walk the avenue, meet artists & enjoy special gallery and in-store presentations.

Sat May 4th, 1 - 3pm

Registration is over-subscribed with over 100 RSVPs! Check back for my list of favorite spots to visit on your own time from May 4-12.

List of Stops on Tour

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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Nov 30, 2023 - Jan 5, 2024

19th Annual Small Works Show

440 Gallery, 440 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Juried by Grace R. Freedman of Why Not Art

Kimberly Bush - Now showing The Brooklyn Artists Exhibit - Brooklyn Museum of Art

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Our Beautiful People - Portraits by Michael Freedman, Demarcus McGaughey and Erica Morales

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