Industry City is throwing open its doors on Saturday, May 17, for Open Studios – a free, public behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of over 80 artists, designers and creators.
From 12:00pm to 6:00pm, discover everything from nail art and tattoos at Tagliente Studio to emerging architectural styles or the macabre collections of Morbid Anatomy across Industry City’s waterfront campus in Sunset Park, according to a press release.
“Open Studios at Industry City is the best opportunity to peek behind the curtains and ignite your curiosity,” said Jim Somoza, managing director of Industry City. “Multidisciplinary artists, architecture firms, fashion and interior designers and retail shops at varying stages of the entrepreneurial journey are participating, but a common thread is their desire for connection and community engagement.”
More than 80 creators and artists opening their doors this year, including:
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Morbid Anatomy — A Brooklyn-based library and gift shop dedicated to exploring death, culture, and the macabre through a collection of books, artifacts and curiosities. Regular exhibitions, lectures and events celebrate the strange and the beautiful.
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COVL — A Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist and storyteller known for collaborations with Nike, Netflix and Ulta Beauty. In 2025, COVL continues her journey as an artist-in-residence at Industry City, where she will be leading a dynamic lineup of free programming designed to inspire and enrich. From guest lectures and hands-on workshops to artist installations, community mixers and moments of joyful creative play, her residency programming kicks off in May 2025.
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Tanya Weddemire Gallery — A Brooklyn-based gallery showcasing emerging and established artists across painting, sculpture, photography and fashion, with a curatorial focus on cultural and historical connections.
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Tagliente Studio — A creative hub where beauty and art come together, offering nails by Claudia De Pace Botardo, hair styling by Lola Leon and traditional tattoos by Pierre Botardo. Known for its bold style and inclusive spirit.
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Rusty Zimmerman — American artist and founder of the Free Portrait Project, which features over 200 life-sitting portraits and recorded oral histories from residents across south Brooklyn. His work has been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Brooklyn Borough Hall, and is now part of the permanent collection at Poster House NYC.
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Court Tree Collective — A family-run gallery - located in the Maker’s Guild - representing emerging and outsider artists, showcasing unconventional works that challenge perceptions and foster community-driven artistic dialogue.
Open Studios is free and open to the public. For the full list of participants, click here.
Also happening on May 17 is the Complex Family Style Food Festival, where food and streetwear collide.
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