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OPEN (C)ALL: TRUTH WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 10:15AMThis year’s OPEN (C)ALL: TRUTH exhibition featured the work of over 125 artists from BRIC’s Contemporary Artist Registry, each responding to the question “What is real and true for you?” From the exhibition, two awardees emerged - a "Viewer's Choice" winner, determined through votes by the public; and a "Best in Show" winner, determined by members of BRIC's Contemporary Art staff and select past exhibition artists. Roughly 350 individuals cast the “Viewer’s Choice” award.
Our Top Shows at the 2017 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Monday, December 18, 2017 - 11:00AMReminisce with us and warm up thinking back to the summer #AtTheBandshell! We had some amazing artists hit the stage in 2017, but here were our top shows based on how many of YOU came out to enjoy them. Thanks for making it a great year—we can’t wait for 2018!
Brooklyn Free Speech Program Spotlight: A Nutcracker, A Keynote and an Undetected War
Thursday, November 30, 2017 - 4:30PMAnother premiere week is in full swing on Brooklyn Free Speech TV and this month, we've got not one...not two...but THREE very special highlights on Brooklyn Free Speech HD! That's Spectrum 1993, Optimum 951, Verizon 47 or BRICartsmedia.org/HD
Meet our Fall 2017 BRICworkspace Artists-in-Residence!
Friday, November 17, 2017 - 4:15PMBRIC is pleased to highlight the four recipients of our BRICworkspace visual artist residency program for Fall 2017. BRICworkspace provides professional, practicing artists with free studio space, a stipend for materials, and visits with curatorial staff from BRIC and other local institutions, and an open studio event. The residency program is now in its fourth year and is open to artists who live, work, or were born in Brooklyn. This fall's residents include Jonathan Allen, Tusia Dabrowska, Maria Hupfield and Josephine Messer. These artists all share studio space at 505 State Street, a satelitte residency location generously donated by Alloy.
Artist-in-Residence: Nicole Awai
Friday, November 17, 2017 - 12:45PMGet to know more about Nicole Awai, one of BRIC's artists-in-residence this past summer 2017, participating in the BRICworkspace Residency program at 505 State Street. Awai is a Brooklyn-based artist who creates multi-media installations that explore the negotiation of multiracial identities and labeling. To create her work, Awai blends traditional and non-conventional materials including nail polish, glitter and found objects, focusing on the the connection between us and the material reality of the world.
Featured Artist: Sara Jean-Baptiste
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 - 11:15AMSara Jean-Baptiste is a Brooklyn-based visual artist who creates illustrative work inspired by strong and confident Black women that uses vibrant images and bold colors to produce a dramatic yet calm feel. Her work sends a message about strong, ambitious Women of Color who are often overlooked in our society. Jean-Baptiste studied illustration at the Fashion Institution of Technology. After graduation with an AAS in Illustration, Jean sought out to continue her career in art. She works at live events in which you can find her creating images based on the flow of the audience and in her studio where she is often creating work based on current events.
Brooklyn Free Speech Program Spotlight: Love Isn't Enough
Monday, October 30, 2017 - 12:00PMIt's Premiere Week on Brooklyn Free Speech TV and we are excited to present a new drama called "Love Isn’t Enough" by Life With Say Productions.
The Sole Kings of Kings County: Patrick
Thursday, October 26, 2017 - 12:30PMAs part of the release of Sole Kings, BRIC TV has embarked on a special street style series titled "The Sole Kings of Kings County". Each week we will showcase a person or group that considers themselves a legitimate sneakerhead inspired or influenced by Brooklyn.
Students Take Center Stage with LaFrae Sci’s Groove Diplomacy Youth Orchestra at BRIC JazzFest
Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 10:45AMAt BRIC JazzFest this year, you might just find yourself listening to some musicians who aren’t quite old enough to get into jazz clubs themselves—but don’t let that worry you! They’re part of the Groove Diplomacy Youth Orchestra, led by LaFrae Sci, an internationally sought composer, drummer, and educator.
Mike Casey Trio Hopes to Surprise at BRIC JazzFest
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 - 3:30PMThe Mike Casey Trio is making its mark in the New York City jazz scene, with new music and several recent live performances. And later this month, this trio of young performers, who met while studying at University of Hartford’s Hartt School, will bring their fresh sound to BRIC JazzFest.
