Celebrating Women at BRIC

As we close out Women’s History Month, check out out these leaders, visionaries, and artists making a mark at BRIC and beyond.

Saidah Blount, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!’s new Executive Director, is leading the curation, operations, and vision of the iconic performing arts festival, bringing years of experience at iconic brands like Sonos and NPR Music to the table.

MEET SAIDAH

BACK TO READING CREDITS

This new audiovisual series celebrates the history of Hip-Hop and the people behind the curtain who drive the culture. Check out the first two episodes ft. influential women in Hip-Hop.

EPISODE 1

Ft. special guest Kathy Iandoli, critically acclaimed Hip-Hop journalist.

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EPISODE 2

Ft. special guest Sophia Chang, public speaker, mentor, screenwriter, and author of The Baddest ***** in the Room: A Memoir.

WATCH/LISTEN

JUST ANNOUNCED: Empowerment vs. Exploitation in Hip-Hop: Confronting Misogynoir (A #BHeard Town Hall)

Thu, May 23 at 7PM

We're bringing together leaders, specialists, and community members for a critical conversation on the role of Hip-Hop in shaping the perceptions and realities of Black women’s lives.

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Experience a Piece of Hip-Hop History

On view through June 2024

DJ Kool Herc is typically heralded for his role at the party where Hip-Hop was born; however, it was his sister Cindy Campbell who acted as the party promoter, flyer designer, and strategic brains behind the legendary event that started a global phenomenon.

Campbell’s invite to Herc’s first set is currently on view as a mural at BRIC House. The installation, which accompanies Na’ye Perez’s print Purple Hearts, draws attention to the often hidden, yet crucial role of Black women in Hip-Hop.

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EVENTS & CLASSES

BRIClab: Contemporary Art Open Studios

Sat, Apr. 13 & Sun, Apr. 14 from 1-6PM

As a part of DUMBO Open Studios, the 2023-24 BRIClab Contemporary Art residents will open their doors to the public and share their recent work.

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Brooklyn Poetry Slam
Tue, May. 28 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!

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BRIC Gala & 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.

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Michael Brun Presents BAYO

Sat, June 15

Catch our first BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! benefit concert! The much anticipated BAYO tour is back in NY after a run of sold out shows in 2023.

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Sharpen Your Media Skills Without Draining Your Wallet!

Explore our vast array of free & affordable media education classes – including photography, podcasting, film, Adobe Suite, and much more.

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Opportunities for artists, media makers, & community arts advocates

Produce a Podcast

Apply by Tue, Apr. 30

The BRIC Podcast Intensive will guide you through all the stages of starting a podcast. Selected creators will learn how to write, produce, record, and edit a podcast episode.

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From Our Artists

Greenness

On View at Real Art Ways through May 19

Spanning installation, soft sculpture, video, and photography, current BRIClab Contemporary Art resident Alex Dolores Salerno’s first solo exhibition draws from the artist’s own autistic experience of nature, and the sense of “access intimacy” (as coined by Mia Mingus) that they feel through the work of disabled ancestor Mel Baggs.

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Help Shape BRIC’s Future

Last chance to take our Community Survey and be entered 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.

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