
First Street Gallery presents 55 and Counting, a celebratory exhibition marking its 55th anniversary from March 26 to April 19, 2025. Founded in 1969 by Brooklyn College painters, the gallery initially drew from Renaissance traditions before evolving to reflect shifting artistic movements. Over time, it expanded to include diverse forms of expression, from figuration to abstraction. This exhibition highlights the gallery’s dynamic history and the wide-ranging approaches of its artists.