BOOK ARTS Students assemble a book in a variety of formats, from traditionally-bound books to more experimental layouts, incorporating unconventional materials and/or designs. Students can compose t... more
BAC assemblies educate and entertain through performance, narration, and student participation. Study guides are available for many performances, and follow-up student workshops and/or professional de... more
Arts learning and participation vitalize communities and the individuals within them. While working to instill understanding of and value for the arts in NYC students, we also strive to make learning ... more
BAC provides a full range of curriculum-based workshops that incorporate the New York City’s Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in the Arts and New York State Learning Standards for the Arts. Worksho... more
GROUPS: Independent; College Student; or Youth (K-12). The youth group is open to group and school projects. CATEGORIES: Narrative; Documentary; Experimental; Animation; Video Installation; Brook... more
There are two ways to apply for inclusion in the 42nd Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival: through Withoutabox or by filling out BAC's online application. Withoutabox allows filmmake... more
BAC Arts in Education (AIE) provides a wide array of programming for students, teachers, parents, and community members in digital, literary, performing, and visual arts. Our collaborative process al... more
Best Film with recognition of Excellence in Directing, Producing, Editing, and Original Score Manhattan, Kansas dir. Tara Wray Best Film, Sixth Annual Women of African Descent Film Festival with r... more
BAC Gallery is located in the heart of the vibrant DUMBO arts district at 111 Front Street, Suite 218 and offers artists an opportunity to show their art in an environment frequented by a host of arts... more
BAC’s Arts in Education programs strive to enhance the study of all art forms in our schools while supporting artists in their contribution to the culture of our community. We seek teaching artists... more
Brooklyn Museum, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn
Deadline: February 1, 2008
CREATIVE CARTOGRAPHIES Curator: Jeanne Gerrity BAC Gallery invites artists working in photography, painting, drawing, and mixed media to apply. Creative Cartographies will explore the contemporary... more
Cultural after School Adventures (CASA), which brings after school arts enrichment to young people across New York City, is now in its third year. We are delighted that this year BAC’s participation i... more
The Cine Banneker High Schools Film Festival is made possible, in part, with public and private funds from United Homes and New York City Councilmember Leticia James.
Classroom Management Stories and Strategies from the Field
This seminar, presented by BAC's Arts in Education program, is aimed at teaching artists of all disciplines. Many teaching artists are faced with the challenge of maintaining an attentive and engag... more
Contemporary and Historical Performances
A diverse selection of talented artists entertain through a wide range of classic and modern-day performances. 2 Punks Puppet Theatre 2 Punks Puppet Theatre specializes in intelligent, creative... more
The design of our Digital Media and Technology workshops are strongly influenced by your site’s equipment resources. Please contact us to discuss further, as many programs can be adapted in a variety ... more
Is Anyone Not Ready? dirs. Shaun Irons and Lauren Petty (shaun_irons@hotmail.com/lalapetty@gmail.org) Experimental Documentary, 12mins, 2007 World Premiere Director Will Be In Attendance Is An... more
SpotlightBrooklyn filmmakers Desmond Andrews and Tracey Platero
Brooklyn Arts Council International Film Festival, Brooklyn’s longest running film festival, has served independent film and video artists for 42 years. The BAC Festival provides opportunities for fil... more
Eyeshot dir. Diana Heise (dianaheise@aol.com) Documentary, 20mins, 2006 World Premiere After 30 years of silence, my uncle unearthed his collection of 8mm film reels, 35mm slides, and objects f... more
Folk Feet is made possible, in part, by Mertz Gilmore Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and The New York Community Trust.
We are always looking for dependable volunteers for the BAC International Film and Video Festival. Volunteers should have an interest in the arts, relevant experience, and must be committed to ful... more
Health Insurance: What Artists Need to Know
In this seminar, industry professionals will discuss the importance of health insurance for artists and freelancers and the various options available for finding affordable health care in New York Cit... more
Galapagos Art Space 70 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
How to Acquire a Limited Edition Print
Printmakers’ Portfolio 2000 The Printmakers' Portfolio 2000 consists of three portfolios of five prints each, representing a total of 15 Brooklyn-based artists. The prints are based on the theme of... more
How to Apply for a Regrant: Seminar for Individual Artists and Orgs. - September 12th
Wednesday, September 12th, 11am - 12:30pm Brooklyn Arts Council 55 Washington Street, Suite 218 (Alternate entrance at 111 Front St.) Note: This seminar will be followed by a UAI Grant Seminar f... more
How to apply for NYFA Artists Fellowships
Learn how to apply for awards of $7000 for unrestricted use, which are made to individual originating artists living and working in New York State. The 2008-2009 cycle includes the following catego... more
How to Exhibit Your Work in a Gallery
Seminar: Pitching Your Art to Galleries and Finding Gallery Representation Engage in dialogue with private gallery owners about the business of exhibiting your visual art in galleries. Also learn a... more