Pratt Fine Arts Hosts MFA Open Studios and Artist Resource Fair
**Open Studios/Open Fields: A Dynamic Exploration of Artistic Production and Networking**
Open Studios/Open Fields is an innovative event hosted by Pratt Fine Arts’ MFA program at Dock 72 in the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 12–8pm. This unique gathering invites the public to engage with the vibrant world of contemporary art, offering an immersive experience that connects artistic production with the networks essential to its sustenance.
**Open Studios: A Window into Creative Process**
Open Studios provides a rare opportunity for visitors to step into the creative sanctuaries of MFA artists. Attendees can explore works in progress, engage directly with artists in their studios, and appreciate a curated pop-up exhibition within the program’s gallery spaces. This component is a celebration of the artistic journey, allowing for an intimate view of how ideas are transformed into tangible works of art.
**Open Fields: An Artist Resource Fair**
In tandem with Open Studios, Open Fields serves as a resource-rich fair where nonprofit organizations from New York City and beyond gather. This segment includes residencies, grant-making foundations, maker spaces, advocacy groups, and alternative exhibition venues. Visitors can interact with representatives to gain valuable insight and practical guidance on sustaining an artistic career. Complementary panel discussions focus on vital topics such as career sustainability and artist well-being, offering a platform for knowledge sharing and professional growth.
**An Ecosystem of Artistic Connectivity**
Open Studios/Open Fields creates a holistic ecosystem that weaves together artistic vision with the requisite networks, funding, and organizations necessary to bring those visions to fruition. Artists can gain exposure and foster meaningful connections, while organizations engage with artists within their creative environments, obtaining a deeper understanding of their practices and challenges. Visitors and community members have the chance to immerse themselves in the dynamism of contemporary artmaking and the supportive systems that nurture it.
**Participating Organizations**
The event features an impressive lineup of participating organizations, including Artadia, Center for Urban Pedagogy, Dieu Donné, Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts, The Fortune Society, Foundation for Contemporary Arts, The Laundromat Project, NARS Foundation, Project for Empty Space, Recess, Residency Unlimited, Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop, Silver Art Projects, Socrates Sculpture Park, and Wassaic Project.
**Logistics and Registration**
Open Studios/Open Fields is a free event open to the public, encouraging widespread participation and engagement. Participants are requested to register through Eventbrite to secure their spot at this exciting intersection of art, community, and industry support. The event is organized collaboratively with support from MoMA’s Public Engagement Department.
For additional details and to register, visit [pratt.edu](https://bit.ly/4pVL7il).