Discover the creative energy inside at Chashama’s Brooklyn Army Terminal Open Studios. Explore behind the scenes as artists open their workspaces, share their process, and showcase works in progress alongside finished pieces. A rare chance to connect directly with over 100 local artists across two buildings and see how they fuel New York’s cultural landscape. Get inspired and learn from artists of various disciplines such as painting, sculpture, photography, textiles, installation, printmaking, ceramics, and more.

Chashama was founded in 1995 by BIPOC artists and leaders Marc Dale and Darryl Montgomery, and performance artist Anita Durst. For 30 years, the organization has empowered artists, entrepreneurs, and underserved communities by transforming unused real estate into free and subsidized presentation, work, and education space, expanding access to artistic opportunities for those who have been historically overlooked.

Getting there and around

• By Ferry: NYC Ferry's Rockaway and South Brooklyn routes both stop at Brooklyn Army Terminal. Don’t miss our new audio guide for the South Brooklyn route for a look into the area’s industrial history, available free on Bloomberg Connects
• By Bike: Sunset Park is well-served by Citi Bike, with stations along 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue throughout the corridor from 36th to 59th Streets. Citi Bike is offering free bike unlocks on October 17-19—use the code OHNY25 to redeem under ”Rewards” in both the Citi Bike and Lyft apps, and at lyft.com/invite/OHNY25. Bicycle parking is also available at the Brooklyn Army Terminal near the entrance to Building A.
• By Shuttle: A free Industry City shuttle service connects the 59th Street subway station, Industry City’s 36th Street Food Hall, MADE Bush Terminal, and Brooklyn Army Terminal.
• By Bus: The B37 and B11 buses serve Sunset Park.
• By Subway: Festival sites in Sunset Park are best reached by the R line, stopping at 36th Street, 45th Street, and 59th Street. This weekend, the N and D lines stop at 36th Street only and the R will run on a more limited schedule, so allow for additional travel time. 59th Street is a wheelchair-accessible station.
• By Car: There is a municipal parking lot on Pier 4 at Brooklyn Army Terminal.

On-site paid parking is available; guests must show a valid photo ID for entry to the parking lot.