Winter festivities are a celebration of life and death. However, beyond the surface packaging of Christmas and other seasonal practices, we are celebrating (perhaps mourning) the death of the sun. The … read more

Picture Room hosts the launch of two new collections of poetry--Earth by Hannah Brooks-Motl and The Breathing Body of Thought by Genya Turovskaya--presented in partnership with The Song Cave.Hannah Br … read more

Riposte #12 hits newsstands at the beginning of November full of magnificent women, fascinating stories and a keen eye on some of the topics everyone is talking about.We meet with writer and curator L … read more

Zoe Brezny hosts an evening of poetry and performance at Picture Room.Autumn's grain is spring's seed, day and night are equal in balance, the veil is thin.Performances by: Jessica Rae Elsaesser, Chri … read more

Mudbelly is the ceramic gut of artist Phoebe Collings-James. A transformative, yard art sculpture space for her tender, haptic objects. Mudbelly manifests as a collection of wheel thrown pots and v … read more

Part I: Sinjun Strom, in conversation with Talya Alsberg, will be discussing her most recent body of work, “Exotic;” a compilation of self portraits taken over the course of nine months in seven … read more

Josh Irwin-Salinas will be sharing recent short stories, play found recordings and create conversations with the audience. Josh will be focusing on reading recent work of his that is about getting old … read more

Picture Room is pleased to be hosting NU SWIM's pop up shop! NU SWIM is a New York based swimwear and lifestyle brand that crafts pieces that favor construction, materials and simplicity. Their aim is … read more

In this hands on workshop facilitated by writer and artist Gabrielle Rucker, participants will explore ego, archival practices, and preservation of self, history, and the natural environment. Open to … read more

In this three-hour program, Frances Cathryn of wip projects brings together artists, activists, collaborators, and organizers to mobilize power, explore what justice would look like for all who are un … read more

As part of Gabrielle Rucker's Event Programming for July at Picture Room, What Hath God Wrought: CCSSSR discusses art, technology and the history of Morse code with Lai Yi Ohlsen, Gabrielle Rucke … read more

Picture Room is pleased to announce new works exclusive to our collection by Emma Kohlmann. Join us as we release two special edition prints made by the artist in collaboration with Picture Room. Cele … read more

Please join Picture Room and The Song Cave as we celebrate the publication of two new books by two wonderful poets. Visiting from St. Paul, Minnesota, Dobby Gibson will read from his new collection of … read more

“Flaura,” a workshop hosted by, Desiree Kong & Shawna Wu, using core principles of Ikebana (floral arrangement) to activate mindfulness. As spring arrives and nature around us revives itself … read more

“Dear Diary” is an evening of readings inspired by the practice of self love. “Dear Diary” aims to connect the audience with poets from various walks of life, creating a larger safe space for differen … read more

Balam is an independent photography magazine that shows work from international emerging and established artists, many of which are from Latin America. The publication creates a space dedicated to the … read more

Picture Room presents a new series of sculptures by Allison Samuels, an established designer and woodworker. Recognized for her delicate and minimalist functional objects, Samuels carefully considers … read more

Join Antonia Perez for a neighborhood walk along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade where we will investigate the medicinal properties of plants, followed by a tea workshop at Picture Room.In th … read more

An evening of performance with Todd Colby, Dina Seiden, and Marianne Vitale, with original costumes by Vitale.Todd Colby, b. 1962, is a Brooklyn-based artist and writer. Colby’s sixth book of poe … read more

Curated by Yves. B Golden, Picture Room presents a series a programs in honor of Black History Month, the shortest month of the year.   moon cricket    / mo͞onˈkrikit /  … read more