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As part of our Open House New York and Gowanus Open Studios programming, the 2026 Artist Subsidy recipients Emerita Baik and Rose Malenfant come together with Powerhouse Arts fabricators DW Zinsser and Lisa D. Archigian to share more about their creative practices and experiences working with PHA’s Printshop and the MGC Community Print Studio.

As part of our Open House New York and Gowanus Open Studios programming, the 2026 Artist Subsidy recipients Bahar Behbahani and Coral Saucedo Lomeli join Powerhouse Arts fabricators Brenna Board and Biata Roytburd to discuss the possibilities and challenges of making site-specific work at scale.

Featuring Trey Abdella, Camille Henrot, Tishan Hsu, Arthur Jafa, Josh Kline, Precious Okoyomon, and Howardena Pindell, this evening brings together films from Art21’s Extended Play and New York Close Up series. Showcasing artists at all stages of their careers—several of whom have made work at Powerhouse—the program highlights the vast ecosystems of contemporary art production. Their practices range from traditional media like painting and sculpture to less conventional forms like gardenscapes or the repurposing of domestic materials into clothing and installation. 

Explore various mosaic techniques through hands-on making and create an individual artwork.

With support from Stained Glass Studio founders Bryane and Jenny Fleming, attendees will learn the fundamentals of stained glass techniques while creating their own glass artwork inspired by the masterpieces featured in Masterpieces: A Virtual Experience of the Museo del Prado.

Learn how to add computer-based painting, drawing and color adjustment techniques to original hand drawings with Adobe & free alternative softwares.

Presented in dialogue with Masterpieces: A Virtual Experience of the Museo del Prado, the Staff Art Show will showcase a range of artistic practices while exploring the broader ecosystem of influence within the arts. Each participating artist will identify an artwork from art history that has shaped their practice, revealing networks of inspiration that connect artists across generations and offering a glimpse into the creative lives of the people who make Powerhouse Arts run.

In two sessions, experiment with the traditional art of marbling and then create expressive collages using the marbled designs.

Gilding for printmakers is a custom designed intensive weekend workshop for experienced printmakers who want to use genuine gold and silver leaf in the printing process. The class will focus on two phases: pre-printing and post printing. We will use genuine leaf, metal leaf mica, and metallic powders.

Strengthen the connection between observation and gesture in live model figure drawing, through this session led and supported by an instructor.

This 3 week class at MGC Community Print Studio will introduce students to all the skills needed to screen print cards and stationery. Step-by-step instruction, demonstration, and guidance will result in a limited edition on paper. Class goal: 20 1-color cards or equivalent self-directed project.

Explore the rich possibilities of cyanotypes,as well as alternative photographic printing using organic materials such asgreen tea, coffee, and wine.

Inspired by the immersive virtual reality exhibition Masterpieces: A Virtual Experience of the Museo del Prado, we’ll paint and sculpt small-scale artworks to fill our museum diorama. Part of our series of free, drop-in art workshops for families, kids, and neighbors of all ages.

DJ and community builder April Hunt brings her Mixtape series to Powerhouse Arts for Delighted, an evening of music, conversation, performance, and spectacle. Along with a DJ set by Hunt, the evening features Wardell Milan, Teedra Moses, and DJ Saint James Joy.