Proteus Gowanus is a gallery and reading room located on the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, NY. A collaborative project, the gallery develops exhibits of art, artifacts and books that revolve around a yearlong theme linking the arts to other disciplines and to the community. Proteus Gowanus incorporates the rich and diverse cultural resources of several non-profit organizations into its exhibits and programming.

This year’s theme is TRANSPORT, an exploration through art, artifacts, books and events of How We Get There in the never-ending journey toward our destinations. We hope you will stop by and join the exploration.

The Golden Arm

Proteus Gowanus encourages quiet viewing and contemplation. Though it looks a bit like a museum, we  enthusiastically sell everything on display with the exception of archival material. We invite you to come visit!