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  1. The Dear Neighbor Project: Artist Talk + Viewing

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    Tiffany Baker, The Dear Neighbor Project (2025). Photo: Cameron Blaylock

    Tue, May 20, 5:30–7:30 pm
    Brooklyn Public Library — Pacific Library
    25 4th Ave, Brooklyn

    Join us for an evening celebrating The Dear Neighbor Project, a public art and storytelling exhibition by Brooklyn-based artist Tiffany Baker. The project shares the voices of Gowanus residents impacted by flooding through recorded interviews, and visual installations. The event will feature a viewing session, artist talk, and Q&A session with Tiffany Baker.

    This exhibition at the Pacific Street Library is one of several project sites throughout Gowanus. Free and open to the public.

    Presented in partnership with the Brooklyn Public Library.

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    Common Build
    Ongoing

    The Dear Neighbor Project

    On long-term view, Tiffany Baker’s public art project increases public awareness of flooding in Gowanus.
    See Project
    Ongoing

    Public art and design tools to support civic engagement in Gowanus amidst the neighborhood’s redevelopment.
    See Project

  2. The Power of Story: An Intro to Oral History Workshop

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    Tiffany Baker, The Dear Neighbor Project (2025). Photo: Cameron Blaylock

    Friday, May 16, 6–7:30 pm
    Brooklyn Public Library — Library for Arts & Culture
    10 Lafayette Avenue (2nd Fl), Brooklyn

    In this workshop led by Emmy-nominated storyteller and photographer Naeem Douglass, learn how to craft compelling interviews, develop thoughtful questions, and record stories. Held at Brooklyn Public Library’s new Library of Art and Culture, this workshop welcomes artists, neighbors, and anyone curious about preserving lived experiences through story. Access to a smartphone with a recording app is encouraged for participation.

    This program is part of The Dear Neighbor Project by Brooklyn-based artist Tiffany Baker. On view April 22–July 2025, The Dear Neighbor Project turns the voices of Gowanus residents into public art and illustrates their experiences with flooding in the neighborhood. Her murals illustrate and directly quote from these residents’ stories — sharing their experiences, advice, and stories of community support during flood events. An audio archive of their stories will live permanently at dearneighborproject.com.

    The Dear Neighbor Project is the second installation in Van Alen’s annual initiative Points of Promise, which uses art and design to support civic engagement in Gowanus amidst the neighborhood’s redevelopment.

    RSVP
    Common Build
    Ongoing

    The Dear Neighbor Project

    On long-term view, Tiffany Baker’s public art project increases public awareness of flooding in Gowanus.
    See Project
    Ongoing

    Public art and design tools to support civic engagement in Gowanus amidst the neighborhood’s redevelopment.
    See Project

  3. Dear Neighbor: Community Interviews with Tiffany Baker

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    Has flooding in Gowanus impacted you? We want to hear from you!

    Coming in Spring 2025, Tiffany Baker’s Dear Neighbor, project is a multi-site campaign and art showcase spotlighting the experiences of Gowanus residents impacted by flooding, depicted through experiential murals, audio recordings and abstracted portraits. The project aims to reflect how neighbors across the community care and support each other through a public, visual display of their stories.

    Sign up to share your story at recording sessions held at Van Alen Institute at the following times:

    Wednesdays, 3–6pm:
    January 15, 22, and 29

    Thursdays, 3–6pm:
    January 16 and 23

    Reserve your time here.

    Dear Neighbor, is part of our multiyear initiative Points of Promise, which creates public art and design tools that support civic engagement and foster connection among Gowanus residents in the midst of significant neighborhood redevelopment.

    Sign up to share your story

  4. Has flooding in Gowanus impacted you? Tell us your story.

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    We want to hear from you!

    Has flooding in Gowanus impacted you? We want to hear from you!

    Coming in Spring 2025, Tiffany Baker’s Dear Neighbor, project is a multi-site campaign and art showcase spotlighting the experiences of Gowanus residents impacted by flooding, depicted through experiential murals, audio recordings and abstracted portraits. The project aims to reflect how neighbors across the community care and support each other through a public, visual display of their stories.

    Sign up to share your story at recording sessions held at Van Alen Institute at the following times:

    Wednesdays, 3-6pm:
    January 15, 22, and 29

    Thursdays, 3-6pm:
    January 16 and 23

    Reserve your time here.

    Dear Neighbor, is part of our multiyear initiative Points of Promise, which creates public art and design tools that support civic engagement and foster connection among Gowanus residents in the midst of significant neighborhood redevelopment.

    Sign up to tell your story