ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

The Social Innovation Fellowship, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), is an extension of our Creative Equations Fund (CEF), a regranting initiative dedicated to arts for social justice. Each cohort is made up of 11 individuals, with priority given to individuals receiving a CEF: Social Innovation + Cultural Entrepreneurship grant.

Through this Fellowship, we assert that Brooklyn neighborhoods are the incubators of distinct cultures and practices and invest in the next generation of leaders who can foster approaches to racial, gender, and ethnic justice and ensure a self-sustaining Brooklyn arts community. 

In 2024, we awarded an additional $1,500 to each Fellow, for a total of $16,500.

This fellowship is currently paused and we are not taking applications.

Art & Social Innovation podcast

The debut episode of BAC’s Art & Social Innovation Podcast, features a compelling conversation between BAC Executive Director Rasu Jilani and Desiree Gordon, Executive Director of Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy. As the visionary strategists behind the Social Innovation Fellowship, Rasu and Desiree share the inspiration that sparked the program and their commitment to empowering Brooklyn’s cultural entrepreneurs with the tools to drive meaningful, lasting social change.

Credits:
Executive Producer: Brooklyn Arts Council
Podcast Producer: Mai-Elka Prado Gil
Creative Direction: Mai-Elka Prado Gil
Videography & Editing: Rex Services
Audio Producer & Editor: Kyra Assibey-Bonsu
Guest Speakers: Desirée Gordon & Rasu Jilani
Production Support: Skye Kowaleski

Special Thanks To:
Creative Milieu Consulting Group
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy
New York State Council on the Arts