Welcome to BRIC

1979

2024

For over 45 years, BRIC has shaped Brooklyn’s cultural and media landscape by presenting and incubating artists, creators, students, and media makers. As a creative catalyst for our community, we ignite learning in people of all ages and centralize diverse voices that take risks and drive culture forward. BRIC builds Brooklyn’s creative future.

June 8 - August 24

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2024 is here!

The longest-running free performing arts festival in New York City is BACK this summer at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park.

Ft. Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Fishbone, Meshell Ndegeocello, Seun Kuti, Thee Sacred Souls, a night commemorating visionary musician Arthur Russell with Wordless Music Orchestra, The Halluci Nation and more.

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2024 BRIC Gala & House Party: “Raised By Brooklyn”
Wed, June 12

2024 BRIC Gala & House Party: “Raised By Brooklyn”

BRIC House Party ft. hellotones
Sat, May 11

BRIC House Party ft. hellotones

Confronting Misogynoir in Hip-Hop
Thu, May 23, 7PM

Confronting Misogynoir in Hip-Hop

It’s really easy and will only take 5 minutes!
WRITE YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY

It’s really easy and will only take 5 minutes!

Host Your Event at BRIC

Host Your Event at BRIC

Brooklyn Poetry Slam
May 28

Brooklyn Poetry Slam

Explore Membership

Explore Membership

A Space Just for You | Create. Share. Connect.
Community Producers

A Space Just for You | Create. Share. Connect.

Featured Events

BRIC hosts exhibitions, concerts, performances, and screenings year-round.

hellotones DJ Shot Turntables
05.11
Sat | 9:00 PM

BRIC House Party ft. hellotones

Location
  • BRIC House Ballroom
Cost
Starting at $10 with limited free tickets
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05.23
Thu | 7:00 PM

Confronting Misogynoir in Hip-Hop: Empowerment v Exploitation, A #BHeard Town Hall

Location
  • BRIC House Ballroom
Cost
Free
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05.28
Tue | 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Poetry Slam | May 28, 2024

Location
  • BRIC House Ballroom
Cost
Free
BRIClab Film + TV Artists 2023 – 2024, 2160 x 1080px
05.29
Wed | 7:00 PM

BRIClab 2023/24 Residency: Film & TV Screening & Talkback

Location
  • BRIC House Ballroom
Cost
FREE With RSVP
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05.30
Thu | 5:00 PM

BRIC Youth Takeover 2024

Location
  • BRIC House
Cost
Free
The Halluci Nation web page photo
06.08
Sat | 3:00 PM

Family Day: The Halluci Nation | Xiuhtezcatl | Asase Yaa Youth Ensemble

Location
  • Lena Horne Bandshell
Cost
FREE

This month

05.11
Sat | 9:00 PM
BRIC House Party ft. hellotones

BRIC House Party ft. hellotones

Location
  • BRIC House Ballroom
Cost
Starting at $10 with limited free tickets
05.23
Thu | 7:00 PM
Confronting Misogynoir in Hip-Hop: Empowerment v Exploitation, A #BHeard Town Hall

Confronting Misogynoir in Hip-Hop: Empowerment v Exploitation, A #BHeard Town Hall

Location
  • BRIC House Ballroom
Cost
Free
05.28
Tue | 7:00 PM
Brooklyn Poetry Slam | May 28, 2024

Brooklyn Poetry Slam | May 28, 2024

Location
  • BRIC House Ballroom
Cost
Free
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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions

All BRIC exhibitions are free and open to the public.

Na’ye Perez: Purple Hearts
06.08.23 - 04.30.24

Na’ye Perez: Purple Hearts

Location
  • BRIC House Hallway
Emerging Creators: 35th Annual Student Exhibition
05.30.24 - 07.28.24

Emerging Creators: 35th Annual Student Exhibition

Location
  • BRIC House Gallery
BRIC Youth Curatorial Exhibition: THIS I BELIEVE
05.30.24 - 07.28.24

BRIC Youth Curatorial Exhibition: THIS I BELIEVE

Location
  • BRIC House Gallery
11th Annual Concrete Stories: BRIC Youth Media Festival Exhibition
05.30.24 - 07.28.24

11th Annual Concrete Stories: BRIC Youth Media Festival Exhibition

Location
  • BRIC House Project Room
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Watch/Listen

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BRIC TV
BRIC TV
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Brooklyn Free Speech TV
Brooklyn Free Speech TV
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BRIC Radio
BRIC Radio
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Brooklyn Free Speech Radio
Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

BRIC News

46th Annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Returns to Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park
Press Release

46th Annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Returns to Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park

For Immediate Release: 46th Annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Returns to Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park Legendary Fishbone, Meshell Ndegeocello…

05.08.2024
Community News

BRIC TV’s ‘Girls Aren’t Funny’ & ‘Problematic’ Premiering at SeriesFest

05.01.2024
Press Release

BRIC Announces “Raised By Brooklyn” Gala and House Party, Honoring D-Nice

04.11.2024
Press Mention

Brooklyn Paper | BRIC to launch ‘Raised By Brooklyn’ campaign with party and gala this summer

04.11.2024
Press Mention

Brooklyn Magazine | Op-Ed by Wes Jackson: “The Existential Threat Facing New York Public Media”

04.06.2024
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Classes

BRIC’s classes are open to anyone living in Brooklyn.

Audio Production in the Studio

Audio Production in the Studio

Location
  • BRIC House
Prerequisite
Television Studio Production
Cost
$25
OPEN TO
All
Seed&Spark, Session 1: Art of the Pitch with Meghan Ross

Seed&Spark, Session 1: Art of the Pitch with Meghan Ross

1 session
Location
  • Virtual
Prerequisite
None
Cost
Free
OPEN TO
All
Seed&Spark, Session 2: Distribution Down Low with Meghan Ross

Seed&Spark, Session 2: Distribution Down Low with Meghan Ross

1 session
Location
  • Virtual
Prerequisite
None
Cost
Free
OPEN TO
All
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Community Resources

Opportunities for artists and members of the local community to get involved with BRIC and partnering organizations.

Intergenerational Community Arts Council (ICAC)

Intergenerational Community Arts Council (ICAC)

BRIC Media Share

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 15,…

BRIC Media Share

BRIC Youth Curatorial Fellowship

BRIC Youth Curatorial Fellowship

BRIC Youth Media Fellowship

BRIC’s Youth Media Fellowship program focuses on developing and producing…

BRIC Youth Media Fellowship
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Helpful Resources

SPACE RENTALS
OPEN CALLS
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES
Equipment & Studio Reservations