Mission:
BRIC presents contemporary art, performing arts and community media programs that reflect Brooklyn’s creativity and diversity. BRIC also provides resources to launch, nurture and showcase artists and media makers. We advance access to and understanding of arts and media by presenting free and low-cost programming, and by offering education and other public programs to people of all ages.
About BRIC
In the 35 years since its founding as a not-for-profit organization in 1979, BRIC has been the driving force behind a number of Brooklyn’s most widely renowned and beloved arts and media programs. In the borough that is now this country’s foremost creative hotbed, BRIC is unparalleled in its combination of artistic excellence, programmatic breadth and genuine accessibility.
BRIC presents live music and performing arts (the Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival and BRIClab), contemporary art exhibitions and programs (until 2013 at BRIC Rotunda Gallery and throughout the borough), and community media programs (Brooklyn Free Speech TV, Brooklyn Independent Media, and Brooklyn Bulletin Board) that reflect Brooklyn’s creativity and diversity.
Emphasizing creative expression as varied and groundbreaking as the borough it serves, BRIC provides opportunities and platforms for Brooklyn artists and media makers to create and present new works. The organization champions the creativity of Brooklyn and work that expands the boundaries of artistic disciplines. BRIC’s highly accessible exhibitions, performances, television programs and educational programs serve more than one million Brooklyn residents, including some 4,000 school children, each year.
Shirley Chisholm: Unbossed & Unbowed Sat, Sept. 21 Unbossed & Unbowed is an immersive and interactive solo show about the 1st African-American woman to run for the Presidency of the U.S. In the 1960s and ’70s, this Brooklyn-born…
Read More »Celebrating Women at BRIC As we close out Women’s History Month, check out out these leaders, visionaries, and artists making a mark at BRIC and beyond. Saidah Blount, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!’s new Executive Director, is…
Read More »The Community Media Reinvestment Act is a crucial bill that aims to ensure the future of Community Media Centers. Write your legislators and let them know you support media education and access, for all. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Events and Classes …
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Thriller. Horror. Fantasy. A BRIC TV Original Film Joba and Quincy are a wealthy Brooklyn couple who value charity above all. But when a friend returns from a country…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! BRIC Hip-Hop Weekend was a VIBE! From live podcasts with insightful Hip-Hop movers & shakers, to the launch of our first HOUSEPARTY ft. Quiana Parks’ curated…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! 2024-25 BRIClab Residency Applications are OPEN NOW! Application Deadline: March 14, 2024 BRIC’s multidisciplinary residency program advances opportunities for…
Read More »At BRIC, Hip-Hop don’t stop! BRIC Hip-Hop Weekend (Feb. 8-10) at BRIC House in Downtown Brooklyn will bring you everything from live podcasts exploring Hip-Hop Culture to our inaugural HOUSEPARTY ft. DJ and artist Quiana Parks. LEARN MORE …
Read More »At BRIC, Hip-Hop don’t stop! We’re excited to announce BRIC Hip-Hop Weekend (Feb. 8-10), where we’ll be bringing you everything from live podcasts exploring Hip-Hop Culture to our inaugural HOUSEPARTY ft. DJ Quiana Parks. LEARN…
Read More »Catch theater at BRIC this January! NYC’s world famous and cutting-edge theater festival Under the Radar is presenting two shows at BRIC House Jan. 10-28! Learn more below. Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin: In Our Own Words Every Russian grows…
Read More »Any teen filmmakers & artists in your life? Send them this opportunity to showcase their work at BRIC House! APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for teens to have their work featured in our 2024 Youth Media Film Festival or Youth Curatorial Exhibition!…
Read More »Apply Now: BRIC Documentary Intensive 2024 Deadline: Wed, Dec. 27 at midnight This comprehensive four-month filmmaking course will guide you through all the stages of documentary filmmaking, from pre-production to post-production. APPLY NOW …
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Give the Gift of Brooklyn This Holiday Season Inspire the art, media, and culture enthusiasts in your life with gifts from BRIC From trendy merch, to an exclusive…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Family Day: BRIC’s Winter Wonderland Sat, Dec. 9 from 12-5PM BRIC House unveils a wintry realm brimming with family fun, where art, music, dance, and…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Family Day: BRIC’s Winter Wonderland Sat, Dec. 9 from 12-5PM BRIC House unveils a wintry realm brimming with family fun, where art, music, dance, and interactive…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Kevin Claiborne: Lost Boys now on view at Lena Horne Bandshell Open through Apr. 21, 2024 Kevin Claiborne’s mural Lost Boys features the repeated face of an…
Read More »Family Day: BRIC’s Winter Wonderland Sat, Dec. 9 from 12-5PM BRIC House unveils a wintry realm brimming with family fun, where art, music, dance, and interactive media weave a magical tapestry. Craft delightful winter-themed cookies, embark…
Read More »Coffee and Conversation: Fall 2023 Exhibitions Sat, Nov. 4 at 12PM Join artists Adama Delphine Fawundu and Jenny Polak for a tour and discussion of their work in our fall Gallery and Project Room exhibitions. Free coffee will be provided. RSVP…
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Read More »New website, same great arts & media programming. We’re bringing you a sleek new site that makes it easier than ever to discover all that BRIC has to offer. EXPLORE NEW WEBSITE >> EVENT CALENDAR…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Missing BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn? We’re bringing you ONE LAST FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT this year! Get your dose of outdoor music @ The Plaza at 300 Ashland before it…
Read More »Shop the BRIC Essential Line Meet our new merch line! Brighten your wardrobe with BRIC-branded t-shirts, hats, and more. Visit Shop >> BRIC JazzFest 2023: Grab your tickets before they’re gone! Three days. Two stages. On October…
Read More »BRIC’s Fall 2023 programs are here! We’re celebrating the legacy of BRIC and Hip-Hop all year long through art, music, media, and community engagement programs for folks of all ages to enjoy. Ft. BRIC JazzFest, Media Maker Weekend,…
Read More »Catch BRIC President Wes Jackson in conversation with New York Times Culture Reporter Joe Coscarelli on Sat, Aug. 12 at 7PM before Brown Sugar Film Night: A Love Letter To Hip-Hop @ BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! The two will discuss all things Hip-Hop,…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! NEW BRIC Hip-Hop 50 programming announced! BRIC Hip-Hop is our new, permanent home for the education, expression, and evolution of Hip-Hop. Join us in continuing to…
Read More »THIS WEEK AT BRIC CELEBRATE BROOKLYN! RSVP for any free show and be entered for a chance to win two VIP tent passes! Thu, July 27 Doors 6:30pm/Show 7:30pm Famous from the 1997 hit “One Headlight,” The Wallflowers is the…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! BRIC President Wes Jackson named one of Brooklyn Magazine’s “Brooklyn’s 50 Most Fascinating People” “Heading it all up [BRIC] is Wes Jackson,…
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Read More »In case you missed it, we announced our full BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2023 lineup last week, running June 7 - Aug 24. Click here to Read more Information About "BRIC Arts Announces Celebrate Brooklyn - Full 2023…
Read More »BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! celebrates its 45th anniversary year through the eyes of artists by looking to the future while honoring our rich history. As the world changes, how can art and artists help us consider and construct the world we want to…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Taja Cheek, AKA L’Rain, to act as BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2023 Artist Curator “I have been going to BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! my whole life and having an…
Read More »JUST ANNOUNCED: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Opening & Closing Nights Summer is around the corner and we're excited to welcome you all back to the Bandshell for another dreamy season of FREE outdoor performances running Jun. 7 - Aug. 24, 2023. …
Read More »BRIClab: Contemporary Art Open Studios Sat, Apr. 22 - Sun, Apr. 23 from 1-6PM As a part of DUMBO Open Studios, all five 2022-23 BRIClab: Contemporary Art residents will open their studio doors to the public to showcase the projects made…
Read More »Earlier today, I had the distinct honor of joining Mayor Eric Adams, Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser, and other leaders from across New York City at the Bronx River Houses for a press conference focused on the expansion of broadband access…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! 2023/24 BRIClab Residency Applications NOW OPEN! Applications close May 8 BRIC's multidisciplinary residency program advances opportunities for emerging to mid-career…
Read More »DEADLINE EXTENDED: Open Call for Teen Filmmakers Submissions now open through Fri, Mar. 31! Submit your film to the 10th Annual Concrete Stories: BRIC Youth Media Film Festival, an immersive film festival curated by and featuring teen…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! Become a BRIC Member Today! BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2023 announcements are coming soon... grab your BRIC Membership today to unlock benefits all year long! BRIC Members…
Read More »New episodes of BRIC TV series Brooklyn Made premiere on Thu, Mar. 23! Brooklyn Made is a highly cinematic spotlight on our borough’s best crafters, makers, builders, and designers – the amazing artists and artisans who have catapulted…
Read More »NEXT WEEK: Healing with Housing: Decriminalizing the Unhoused & Mentally Ill Thu, Feb. 23 at 7PM ET Presented by BRIC TV in partnership with The City, this #BHeard Town Hall will bring together experts and leaders to discuss proactive and…
Read More »OPEN CALL FOR TEEN FILMMAKERS Submissions open through Fri, Mar. 17 Submit your film to the 10th Annual Concrete Stories: BRIC Youth Media Film Festival, an immersive film festival curated by and featuring teen storytellers. Our Youth Media…
Read More »Spring 2023 Exhibitions NOW OPEN! On view @ BRIC House until April 30 When I Am Empty Please Dispose of Me Properly (BRIC House Gallery) and Buzz Slutzky: For Example (BRIC House Project Room) are NOW OPEN! Drop by BRIC house Wed-Sun,…
Read More »JUST ANNOUNCED: Healing with Housing: Decriminalizing the Unhoused & Mentally Ill Thu, Feb. 23 at 7PM ET Presented by BRIC TV in partnership with The City, this #BHeard Town Hall will bring together experts and leaders to discuss proactive…
Read More »TUNE IN TODAY: State of the Borough Address Tue, Jan. 10 at 6:45PM ET Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso will give his first State of the Borough address, highlighting 2022 triumphs and setting expectations for the year to come. BRIC is…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! 2022-2023 BRIC Podcast Intensive: Last Chance To Apply! Application deadline: Fri, Jan. 6, 2023 The BRIC Podcast Intensive will guide you through all the stages of…
Read More »"We’re hard at work on a full year of innovative programming around the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop (...) All year, we will be bringing together artists, musicians, creators, thought leaders, and our community at large to both uplift Hip-Hop…
Read More »B?S: the Harmony Between Me and You (work-in-process) Wed, Dec. 14 and Fri, Dec. 16 at 7:30PM Join us for a work-in-process performance of B?S by 2022/23 BRIClab Performing Arts residents Sugar Vendil and Janelle Lawrence. B?S is a Black and…
Read More »Your weekly digest of news, upcoming events, and opportunities at BRIC! 2022-2023 BRIC Podcast Intensive Applications Announced Application period: Tue, Nov. 15, 2022 - Fri, Jan. 6 2023 The BRIC Podcast Intensive will guide you through all of…
Read More »JUST ANNOUNCED: New season of BRIC TV podcast Brooklyn, USA launching next week! Season 7 of BRIC TV's podcast Brooklyn, USA will launch on Wed, Nov. 9! Each issue of Brooklyn, USA features an eclectic mix of stories, essays, audio drama,…
Read More »BRIC HOUSE HAS OFFICALLY REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC! After 2.5 years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BRIC House – BRIC's home at 647 Fulton St. in Brooklyn – is now open 7 days a week! "As an organization so deeply embedded in…
Read More »Contemporary Art Exhibition Opening & BRIC House Reopening Celebration Wed, Sept. 21 from 7-9PM Join us to celebrate the opening of our Fall 2022 Contemporary Art exhibitions, as well as BRIC House's official reopening! After 2.5 years of…
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