The Brooklyn Cultural Circuit is an alliance of uniquely treasured Brooklyn arts and cultural organizations. They are dedicated to providing each visitor with a memorable experience. Enjoy and visit one of the member organizations today.
Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC)
BWAC is the largest artist run, not for profit arts organization in Brooklyn. The exhibition space is located at 499 Van Brunt Street, in Red Hook. Enjoy the combination of good art and good music in an extraordinary presentation space at their spring, summer and fall art exhibitions. UnPlugged in Red Hook is a series of Sunday afternoon concerts that include jazz, folk and classical performances. The wide variety of musical genres is united by one common element – the musicians perform without the aid of electronics. The series is an opportunity to hear local and world renowned performers up close and personal. In the Screening Room is a series of free Saturday afternoon programs screening the work of contemporary independent, filmmakers. Experimental, underground documentaries, animation films and music videos are all included, often with a talk-back with by the filmmaker. In addition, BWAC offers an Annual Red Hook Film Festival, a Brooklyn Craft Festival, an Annual Outdoor Sculpture Show and an Annual Art Show.
More information: http://www.bwac.org
Micro Museum
Located in Cobble Hill, the Micro Museum provides innovative programming with weekly exhibitions, monthly events and several festivals. Founded in 1986, is an interdisciplinary art center with over six hundred working artists. For twenty-three years Micro Museum has attracted hundreds of artists to exhibit, present or practice at it's renown art center. It is open weekly by appointment or booking. (718) 797-3116.
Open to the walk in public every Saturday from 12 - 7 PM ($2). It has ongoing thematic guest artists presenting works in modern visual art forms from around the USA. There are a dozen interactive art installations and media exhibits on display. There is an ongoing opportunity for emerging artists to apply for Micro Museum's curated visual art program. Please go online to www.micromuseum.com to learn about artist opportunity or exhibitions details including our various art parties with David Goldman playing the Lumiano ( a piano that lights up as it is played). Photo by Laziza
The 2009 schedule include the following art exhibits, 2009, Hidden Pictures: Voyeurism in America (Aug 22 - Oct 24 ), Magic Numbers (Oct 31 - Jan 9, 2010). Walking distance to superb shopping and gourmet restaurants. More information: www.micromuseum.com