BRIC Blog
Death Becomes Her: An Interview with a Funeral Director
Thursday, March 5, 2020 - 10:45AMDuring their research and preparation for the Gallery exhibition, Death Becomes Her, co-curators Jenny Gerow and Harry Weil spoke with licensed funeral director and The Green-Wood Cemetery's death educator, Amy Cunningham. Read through their discussion for a new look at the theme behind our winter 2020 exhibition. An abridged version of this interview is included in the printed exhibition brochure, available in the Gallery.
BRIC's Two Community Media TV Networks—BRIC TV and Brooklyn Free Speech—Nominated for Seven 2020 Emmy Awards
Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 6:30PMWith topics ranging from voting to the death positive movement, we know you're going to love our seven Emmy-nominated pieces as much as we do!
A Public Forum for Racial Justice
Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 2:00PMCelebrating Black History Month means honoring the past, while working together to ensure a more equitable future.
Summer Love at the Bandshell
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 1:15PMThe BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival is all about coming together for a shared love of music.
Celebrating Partnerships this Black History Month
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - 12:00PMBRIC is privileged to be able to work with some of the most dynamic arts and culture organizations. Check out our co-presented programming in honor of Black History Month, and learn more about the missions of our partners.
Celebrating Black Artists
Monday, February 10, 2020 - 4:15PMIn honor of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight a few of the Black artists who will be presenting work or gracing the stage at BRIC. Plus, check out our BRIC TV playlist featuring some of Brooklyn's Black creatives.
Watch: BRIC JazzFest 2019 Performances
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - 4:00PMWatch exclusive performances from 2019 BRIC JazzFest Marathon
Black Histories and Futures in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill
Friday, January 31, 2020 - 12:30PMThe Intergenerational Community Arts Council and Future Historical Society team up with Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership for their Black Artstory Month storytelling and history-collecting events.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: The Inevitability of Progress
Friday, January 17, 2020 - 7:15PMHe dreamed so that we could fly. Fifteen years ago, Anthony Riddle, BRIC's Senior Vice President for Community Media wrote an essay on the connection between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's dream and media literacy. His words are as powerful and relevant today as they were then.
Staff Favorites from the 2019 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 10:15AMAs we approach the end of 2019, the staff at the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival looks back at their favorite shows from the 2019 season, with shoutouts to everyone from Celso Piña to Liz Phair to Burna Boy, and everyone in between. Is your favorite on the list?
