BRIC House is an arts and media center at 647 Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene area. Its galleries, performance spaces and public media center host exhibitions, screenings, classes, music, dance and community events. The building also has a glass-walled TV studio and an atrium used for performances. Check the schedule before you go: what you can see depends on the program, and some events have age restrictions. BRIC also presents the Celebrate Brooklyn! summer festival in Prospect Park.
A center for art and media
BRIC House is at 647 Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s Cultural District, in the Fort Greene area. The organization began in 1979 as the Fund for the Borough of Brooklyn. Today, its work spans contemporary art, performance and community media.
The building brings several kinds of creative spaces together. It has a public media center, an exhibition gallery, two performance spaces, artist work areas and a glass-walled television studio. Depending on the schedule, a visit might include an exhibition, screening, class, performance or community activity. Check what is planned before setting out, since the program changes and not every space will have an event or exhibition on the day you visit.
Exhibitions and performances
BRIC’s contemporary art program presents exhibitions and events focused on emerging and mid-career artists. The work covers a range of ideas and artistic media, with artists connected to Brooklyn’s diverse communities among those represented. The gallery is one option for a quieter visit; performances bring music, dance and other work into the center’s event spaces.
The main performance room, the Ballroom, has retractable seating. BRIC also uses an atrium performance area, and visitors have encountered smaller theater productions and informal stages in the building. The exact setup depends on the event, so check the program for details before you go. Screenings, poetry, lectures and classes are also part of BRIC’s wider activity, alongside exhibitions and live performances.
BRIC beyond its Fulton Street address
BRIC’s work also reaches beyond BRIC House. Each summer, the organization presents Celebrate Brooklyn! in Prospect Park, with concerts and other performances. Some festival events have been free, and past programming has included music, dance and film. The lineup and event arrangements change, so consult the current festival schedule rather than relying on past performers or formats.
Markets and special events can bring local vendors into BRIC House, with stalls selling items such as jewelry, clothing and candles alongside live performances. These are scheduled activities, not a permanent market. For a particular event, check the details in advance, especially any age limits or ticket requirements. If you are simply in the area, BRIC House may also be a place to sit down or see an exhibition when one is running.
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Where is BRIC House?
BRIC House is at 647 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, in the Fort Greene area and Brooklyn Cultural District.
What can you see at BRIC House?
The center has an art gallery, two performance spaces, a public media center and a glass-walled TV studio. Exhibitions, screenings, classes and performances depend on the schedule.
Is admission to BRIC House free?
BRIC’s main venue has free admission for some programming. Check the details for the specific event you plan to attend.
Does BRIC present events outside BRIC House?
Yes. BRIC presents the Celebrate Brooklyn! summer festival in Prospect Park. Check the current schedule for performances and event details.
