ROCKELLA OPEN STUDIOS - Rockella Space

ROCKELLA OPEN STUDIOS:

May 16-18, 2025

ROCKELLA OPEN STUDIOS 2025

May 16th–18th, 2025

Locations:

One Eyed Studios

1639 Centre St, Ridgewood, Queens, 11385

Brown Bears Studios

1660 E New York Ave, Brownsville, Brooklyn, 11212

Mark your calendars and clear your weekend—Rockella Open Studios 2025 is here and bigger than ever. From Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18, Rockella Space invites the public into the creative homes of over 250 working artists across One Eyed Studios in Ridgewood, Queens, and Brown Bears Studios in Brownsville, Brooklyn.

This year’s event at One Eyed Studios coincides with the highly anticipated Ridgewood Open Studios, creating an unmissable weekend of art, community, and discovery.

One eyed studios

1639 Centre St, Ridgwood, Queens, 11385

Opening Night:

Friday, May 16 | 6–9PM

Open Day:

Sunday, May 18 | 12–6PM

Nestled in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens, One Eyed Studios is a vibrant creative hub for emerging and established artists alike. During Ridgewood Open Studios, our doors will swing wide open, offering you a rare chance to step inside the intimate workspaces of New York City’s most exciting talent.

Participating Studio Artists:

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Featured Exhibition: Undercurrent by Under The Pale Blue

Opening Reception:

Friday, May 16th, 6-9pm

Public Programming:

Friday, May 16
7PM LOLO (DJ Set)
Sunday, May 18, 2pm
Curator Walk Through

Exhibition Open:

Saturday, May 17th, 12-6pm (by appointment).

Sunday, May 18th, 12-6pm (Open To The Public)

On view every day until May 24th, 2025 (by appointment).

Please email Britt at underthepaleblue@gmail.com to schedule a time outside public hours to visit the exhibition.

After a stunning debut, under the pale blue returns with Undercurrent—a bold, sweeping exhibition of painting, sculpture, and photography by fifteen women and non-binary artists based in New York.

This expansive show explores themes of:

  • Domesticity

  • Objectification of the female form

  • Mysticism

  • Bodily abstraction

  • Material experimentation

Rooted in their mission to amplify underrepresented voices, Under The Pale Blue brings together a dynamic roster of artists in a show that’s both thought-provoking and fiercely beautiful.

Opening night will include:

  • Complimentary drinks

  • Live music

  • Gallery tours + conversation

  • Access to all participating artist studios

Throughout the weekend, visitors are encouraged to wander the studios, chat with artists, and experience the process behind the work. Special programming—like artist talks and a curator-led walkthrough—will be announced soon!

Exhibiting Artists:

Santina Amato, Kesh, Carly Bodnar, Celine Browning, Maisie Myfawnwy Broome, Jolene Dosa, Julia Forrest, Korissa Frooman, MERCEDES FERNáNDEZ, Savannah Green, Britt Harrison, Erin Juliana, Coco Ma, Rebecca Matt, Sissy Nunziata, Alejandra Rojas, Francesca Woolson, 

Tempest Gallery at Rockella Space Open Studios 2025

We’re excited to announce that Tempest Gallery will be open during the Rockella Space Open Studios 2025, featuring the captivating work of artist Weihui Lu.

Don’t miss the chance to explore this powerful exhibition as part of our vibrant weekend of art and community!

Open Friday, May 16th, 6-9pm,

Saturday, May 17th 1-6pm

Sunday May 18th, 12-6pm

Learn more about the exhibition here.

Photo Yi Hsuan Lai

BROWN BEARS STUDIOS

1660 E New York Ave, Brownsville, Brooklyn, 11212

Opening Night:

Friday, May 16 | 6–9PM

Open Day:

Saturday, May 17 | 12–6PM

Located in a historic five-story manufacturing building, Brown Bears Studios oozes old-school Brooklyn charm and the raw energy of a community that keeps the spirit of the New York art world alive. With over 100 studios of painters, sculptors, and makers, this building hums with creativity.

Participating Studio Artists

(Updated Daily)

🎭 Featured Exhibition: Jester, curated by Sir.

Opening Reception:

Friday, May 16th, 6-9pm (Open To The Public)

Exhibition Open:

Saturday, May 17th, 12-6pm (Open To The Public)

On view until May 24th, 2025 by appointment.

Please email Sir. at s1rd3ns@gmail.com to schedule a time to visit the exhibition

Jester is a celebration of gender as performance—featuring artwork exclusively by trans artists. This bold, emotional exhibition reclaims the role of the clown, the fool, the entertainer—challenging societal norms and celebrating queerness through grotesque beauty and radical expression.

Featured Artists:
Lollygag
Lucky Kernan
Sir.
Lijah Schnei
Fin Gagnon
Eli Lomax
Roxas Timmons
Crescent Malavet
Goldfinch Bolton
Sebastian Valentine

Curated by:
Sir. – Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist, tattooer, designer, and performer whose work explores queerness, absurdity, and radical softness.