On September 17, 2025, we lost the home of Hot Wood Arts after 13½ incredible years.

Not only was Hot Wood Arts lost in the fire, a whole building full of creatives was taken away.  It was so much more than a building. It was a place filled with artists, makers, musicians, small businesses, friendships, and the constant energy of new ideas coming to life. It was where collaborations were born, careers evolved, and creative risks were encouraged. Behind every studio door, someone was making something extraordinary.

Listen to three of the co-founders of Red Hook Open Studios speak about the fire and continuation of Open Studios on All Of It with Alison Stewart.

Fire Tears Through Iconic Artist Building in Brooklyn— by Aaron Short

A slow recovery from the Van Brunt fire— by Eric Newstrom

Brooklyn artists begin long road to recovery after 5-alarm warehouse fire— by Elizabeth Shwe

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