Brooklyn Arts Council
Civic and Social OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Brooklyn Arts Council, a mid-sized nonprofit in the civic and social sector, is based in Brooklyn, New York. It centers and empowers artists through programs designed to build a self-sustaining Brooklyn artist community. The organization emphasizes racial, gender, and ethnic justice and commits to equity and accessibility in how grants and services are distributed. It pursues an inclusive, participatory culture in which diverse voices are heard and valued, and it partners with the broader arts community to promote equitable philanthropy and programming while helping artists build networks. The organization operates within Brooklyn's artistic ecosystem, serving individual artists and arts groups by connecting them to programs, resources, and collaborative opportunities. In 2022, the council partnered with the Dumbo Improvement District to launch a platform inviting proposals for The Six Foot Platform, illustrating its collaborative, community-facing approach.