Our Mission

Brooklyn Arts Council centers and empowers artists through programs that build and invest in a self-sustaining Brooklyn artist community; strives for racial, gender, and ethnic justice; commits to equity and accessibility in the distribution of grants and services; advocates for and advances an inclusive and participatory culture where all voices are heard; partners with the arts community to drive equity in philanthropy and programming; and connects with artists to build relationships and supportive networks.

Our Vision

We envision Brooklyn Arts Council at the center of an equitable, sustainable, and joyful Brooklyn where authentic and diverse creative voices are accessible to all; and where artists are supported, thriving, and recognized as fundamental to a healthy and engaged society.

Our Values

We believe that arts and culture are at the heart of vibrant and healthy communities; where artmaking disciplines of all kinds find support and sustenance; where artists are championed at each stage in their careers; where arts and culture education is available to all; where there is freedom and opportunity to celebrate cultural heritage through the arts; where Brooklyn’s diverse ethnicities and art practices—from folk and traditional expressions to avant-garde, genre-busting performances—together, make each community stronger.