Deluge
Aug 22, 2026 12:00 PM
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Aug 22, 2026
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Part festival, part symposium, part community ritual, this day-long gathering brings together artists, environmentalists, scientists, farmers, storytellers, performers, and neighbors to explore what animals might teach us about living through an age of profound change.
People of all ages are invited to imagine new ways of relating to the more-than-human world. Throughout the day, guests can move between:
- thought-provoking talks and panel discussions featuring visionary artists, scholars, and environmental thinkers
- hands-on creative workshops
- interactive activities for all ages
- performance and music
- moments of gathering that invite reflection, celebration, and connection across disciplines, species, and neighborhoods
As the evening approaches, Deluge culminates in a performance at the heart of our Loft and a procession of party animals, wild souls, and treehuggers, transforming reflection into collective action and revelry.
Location: (The Loft, Small Hall, and Lobby)
Cost: Free (access to the Ark is also FREE on this day)
The Ark's public programs, Crafternoons, Art Where You Are, and Deluge are generously supported by Hermès.
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Art Where You Are: NYCHA Gowanus Houses
In celebration of Powerhouse Arts’ first major public exhibition, The Ark, we invite our neighbors to join us at the NYCHA Gowanus Houses picnic area along Hoyt St. to create animal puppets! Using repurposed materials and everyday objects, participants will explore how to design and animate expressive puppets through hands-on making and play.
Art Where You Are: Old Stone House
In celebration of Powerhouse Arts’ first major public exhibition, The Ark, come by the Old Stone House to create pocket-sized animal sculptures inspired by the critters found at J.J. Byrne Playground, Old Stone House, and Washington Park! With support from Powerhouse Arts staff, participants are invited to sculpt, craft, and experiment as they bring caterpillars, ladybugs, and other tiny creatures to life.
Art Where You Are: Red Hook Art Project
Powerhouse Arts is joining the Red Hook Art Project for the launch of their exhibition I Am Not Broken, honoring Juneteenth and celebrating Black excellence, community, resilience, and strength. With support from Powerhouse Arts staff, participants will be guided through button-making and creative self-portrait activities that encourage expressions of identity, culture, and community pride.
Crafternoon: Relief Carving & Animal Imagery
Crafternoons are a series of free, drop-in art workshops for families, kids, and neighbors of all ages. Each month, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive into fun, hands-on animal creations inspired by our first major public exhibition, The Ark.
Crafternoon: Sculptural Critters in Clay & Cardboard
Crafternoons are a series of free, drop-in art workshops for families, kids, and neighbors of all ages. Each month, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive into fun, hands-on animal creations inspired by our first major public exhibition, The Ark.
Crafternoon: Pop-Up Paper Cats & Creatures
Crafternoons are a series of free, drop-in art workshops for families, kids, and neighbors of all ages. Each month, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive into fun, hands-on animal creations inspired by our first major public exhibition, The Ark.
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