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BRIC Arts Weekly News - March 13, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
March 15, 2024
From: BRIC ArtsYour 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 pilgrimage to challenge their bleeding hearts, they accept an invitation that will change their lives forever. STREAMING NOW on Apple TV.
EVENTS & CLASSES
Scriptwriting Essentials & The Art of Writing Strong Female Characters
Tue, Mar. 19-Thu, Mar. 28
Take a beginners scriptwriting workshop that will cover the essentials of writing character-driven scripts for TV, film & web series.
Brooklyn Poetry Slam
Tue, Mar. 26 at 7PM
Join us live at BRIC House for the Brooklyn Poetry Slam, an incredible evening of poetry and community led by co-founders Mahogany L. Browne and Jive Poetic!
BRIC Gala and House Party
Wed, June 12
Join us for a Gala and House Party supporting the transformative power of BRIC’s programs and their impact on the Brooklyn community and beyond.
Michael Brun Presents BAYO
Sat, June 15
Tickets are now on sale for our first BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! benefit concert! The much anticipated tour is back in NY after a run of sold out shows in 2023.
Stay tuned for our complete 2024 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! lineup, coming soon!
BRIC PRESENTS
Opening Reception of ‘Aftermath’ by Data Through Design
Fri, Mar. 15 at 6:30PM
BRIC is excited to co-present Aftermath, a public art exhibition highlighting 9 interdisciplinary projects that transform data into awe-inspiring creations alongside @dataxdesign.
THE POWER OF TRANSPARENCY
Towards An Open Data Agenda For Culture & Arts
Tue, Mar. 19 at 6:30PM
Join us to imagine innovative ways open data practices can serve the Cultural & Arts sector and take the first step towards creating an Open Data Agenda for NYC Culture and Arts.
Thrive Fest 2024
Get Money! Strategies, Portals, and Cyphers for Abundant Brooklyn Futures
Sat, Mar. 23 at 1PM
Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC)’s Thrive Fest is the first and only day-long symposium dedicated to increasing financial, professional, and wellness best practices for the over 17,000 creatives who call Brooklyn home.
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Opportunities for artists, media makers, & community arts advocates
CALLING ALL TEENS: Submit your films!
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Fri, Mar. 15
Apply to have your film featured in a youth media festival at BRIC House this spring!
2024-25 BRIClab Residencies
Apply by Thu, Mar. 14
BRIC’s multidisciplinary residency program advances opportunities for artists and media makers through three focused tracks – Contemporary Art, Film + TV, and Video Art.
Become a paid member of the ICAC!
Apply by Mon, Mar. 18
The Intergenerational Community Arts Council (ICAC) is seeking new members! Join a team of Fort Greene and Downtown Brooklyn residents developing values-driven arts programming by, for, and with their communities.
HELP SHAPE BRIC’S FUTURE
Take our Community Survey for a chance to win a pair of VIP tent passes @ BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!
By sharing your experiences and thoughts, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring BRIC continues to offer engaging, relevant, and impactful experiences for the entire NYC community.
FROM OUR PARTNERS
Check out this sweet short doc, "Stoop Chat with Jimmy & Shanaya,” from our friends at Stoop Stories. This short is the first in a series of intergenerational “Stoop Chat” videos that celebrate stoop culture, preserve neighborhood stories, and reduce loneliness between youth and elders. Funded by Brooklyn Arts Council and the Stoop Stories community.
Giants: Art From The Dean Collection | Brooklyn Museum
On view through July 7
Giants offers a boundless display of Black creativity, exploring the work of multigenerational, Black diasporic artists. The exhibition features over 100 works by iconic artists and contemporary visionaries.
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