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
3rd Wave: The Planet of Brooklyn Transitions
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, October 13, 6 – 8pm OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 14, 1 – 5pm CURATORIAL TALK: Thursday, December 7, 6 - 8pm 3rd Wave: The Planet of Brooklyn Transitions, an exhibitio... more
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, February 1, 6 – 8pm CURATORIAL TALK: Thursday, March 1, 6-8pm
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
BAC's Arts in Education assemblies educate and entertain through performance, narration, and student participation. Study guides are available for many performances, and follow-up student workshops an... 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
FEBRUARY Sunday, February 28, 2-5pm African Dance/ Brooklyn Style Presented by BAC... more
Call For Proposals: City Walls
Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC), in partnership with the MetroTech BID seeks proposals for artwork to be installed on construction fences in downtown Brooklyn. Proposed works should have strong visual im... more
Cultural after School Adventures (CASA), a citywide after-school arts enrichment program led by New York City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, just completed its fifth year. CASA offers a ric... more
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
Although the administrators of brooklynartscouncil.org will attempt to ensure that event descriptions and dates below are valid, Brooklyn Arts Council will not be held responsible for the content of a... more
Arts in Education Community Programs Arts learning and participation vitalize communities and the individuals within them. While working to instill understanding of and value for the arts in NYC st... more
Contemporary and Historical Performances
Aerial Acrobatic Entertainment Merril and Emmet, (almost) famous actors from Hollywood, have traveled all the way to NYC to become famous circus superstars! As Merril and Emmet guide the audience th... more
Creative Cartographies: Exhibition Images
Creative Cartographies September 26, 2008 - January 9, 2009
THE MOVING IMAGE Includes Film/video, Television/Broadcasting and Animation. Students learn to work in the medium of the moving image from pre- through post-production, both in front of and behind th... more
Artists from BAC’s Assembly Program roster perform songs, stories, and dances, and discuss the history and traditions of their native countries and cultures.
Folk Feet is made possible, in part, by Mertz Gilmore Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation, and The New York Community Trust.
Glitch Generation Curated by Michele Jaslow and Spring Hofeldt February 4 - June 25, 2010 Opening Reception: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 6-8pm Created with flickr slideshow.... more
Glitch Video Screening and Audio/Video Performance
PERFORMANCE by R.G.B.A.
Health Insurance for Artists Part II: Fractured Atlas
Fractured Atlas offers access to quality health care plans that meet a variety of budgets and circumstances to the arts community of New York State, and provides a foundation of support through advoca... 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
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
Information Session for BAC Artists
Learn how artists can develop workshops for youth in conjunction with the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) at Grand Army Plaza. Opportunities will be presented for Brooklyn Arts Council registered artist... more
Intergenerations: Randy Weston Trio with Special Guest Ayanda Clarke
BAC presents Brooklyn’s legendary jazz pianist Randy Weston with his trio mates Alex Blake (string bass) and Neil Clarke (African percussion), with guest artists T.K. Blue (soprano sax), Billy Harper ... more
22 Brooklyn Artists Take Over BAC’s New Gallery in DUMBO OPEN HOUSE & ARTIST RECEPTION: Saturday, January 28, 1 - 6pm For the first time the Brooklyn Arts Council put out an open call to our Art... more
Marketing for Arts Organizations: Using the Power of the Internet to Grow
This seminar provides an introduction to the basic concepts of web marketing, and tips on making the most of internet marketing tools, including: the role of the internet: changing consumer and bus... more
3rd Wave: The Planet of Brooklyn Transitions October 13, 2006 - January 12, 2007... more
DANCE The art of dance in any form offers students the opportunity to hone their coordination, focus, poise, and creativity, and to learn dedication, the value of hard work, and gain discipline and s... more
Profit vs. Nonprofit Arts Organizations: What's Right for You?
This workshop will provide information about the basic differences between profit and nonprofit entities, with a focus on the requirements for organizing LLCs and for-profit corporations, such as arti... more