Brooklyn Arts Council
Brooklyn Arts Council
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About this organization
Mission
Brooklyn Arts Council empowers artists and communities with the aim of advancing an inclusive and vibrant borough. We support artists and foster their diverse forms of expression; and we amplify the arts as a source for social innovation and community connection. We provide equitable access to culture through educational programs, performances, professional development, and grant-making.
About
ARTS IN EDUCATION: BAC CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES IN THE PERFORMING, VISUAL AND LITERARY ARTS FOR IN- AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AT SENIORS CENTERS, AND AT COMMUNITY FACILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS BENEFIT THOUSANDS OF YOUTH AND ADULTS IN BROOKLYN.ARTS SERVICES: BAC PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFIT ARTS GROUPS IN BROOKLYN, MAINTAINS AN ONLINE ARTIST REGISTRY AND DIRECTORY OF ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND ISSUES MONTHLY E-NEWS MAILINGS. THESE SERVICES STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND BUILD THE CAPACITY OF OTHERS TO SERVE AS WELL.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE "0"REGRANTS: BAC RECEIVES FUNDS FOR REGRANTING TO BROOKLYN CULTURAL GROUPS AND ARTISTS IN AMOUNTS UP TO $5,000. THESE GRANTS ARE AWARDED BY PANELS OF PROMINENT PEOPLE KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE ARTS, AFTER FORMAL APPLICATION. GRANTS ARE MONITORED, PROCESS REPORTS RECEIVED AND REVIEWED. 222 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO BROOKLYN ARTISTS, ARTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. FOLK ARTS AND ARTS PRESENTATIONS: BAC CONDUCTS PROGRAMMING FEATURING ARTISTS THROUGHOUT BROOKLYN, AND ARRANGES FREE PERFORMANCES IN BROOKLYN PARKS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES. BAC'S FOLK ARTS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TRADITIONAL AND HERITAGE ARTS PRACTICES. BAC'S CREATIVE COALITIONS PROGRAM INCLUDES ARTISTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS IN UNDER-RESOURCED AREAS OF THE CITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To enrich the quality of life of the residents of brooklyn through the promotion of the arts in the community.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To enrich the quality of life of the residents of brooklyn through the promotion of the arts in the community.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as NY, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 20 JAY STREET NO 616, BROOKLYN, NY, 11201.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 214 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $419,145.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1966.
- The organization pays $1,511,355 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $264,100 in fundraising expenses.
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