Joseph Burchfield A'68

Joseph Burchfield poster for Gowanus Open Studios 2022

Joseph Burchfield A'68 will be participing in the upcoming Gowanus Open Studios 2022 on October 15-16, 2022 at 543 Union Street, Studio 4B, Brooklyn, NY 11215 from 12-6pm. A large community of Brooklyn artists in the Gowanus neighborhood will show their work in open studios. Mark your calendars and check out the artsgowanus.org website for a map of each artist's studio location to help you plan your tour!

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