May 17, 2012
This all-volunteer organization promotes and supports local artists, serves the community at large through arts education and creative accessibility, and organizes all residents and stakeholders in Bushwick to fight development-driven displacement and work toward an integrated, sustainable community.
Arts in Bushwick runs on an event-based model, producing three art festivals per year: SITE Fest (a two-day performance festival) Bushwick Open Studio (three days, over 200 participating artists) and BETA Spaces (a one-day festival of curated group shows). It also produces events with community organizations in the local area, and with outside groups who are looking to target the North Brooklyn arts community.
Programs for Seniors
The organization has offered programs, such as art shows and classes, at senior centers.
Foreign-language Programs
A small percentage of each of its three festivals is bilingual (English/Spanish). Some signage and brochures are available in English.
- Directions: Subway: L to Morgan Avenue; J, M, Z to Myrtle Avenue
Bus: B60 to Wilson Avenue and Jefferson Street
See more at NYCkidsARTS