Arts and Culture – Brooklyn Community Board 14

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Open Call for Brooklyn Fashion Designers

Provided by:

Brooklyn Borough President's Office

Type:

Grant Programs • Other

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • Creative Projects • Fashion • Mentoring • Small Business

Five emerging Brooklyn-based fashion designers will be selected to present five complete looks at a full-service fashion show at Brooklyn Borough Hall this fall. Each selected designer will receive a $5,000 grant and mentorship opportunities with Colm Dillane of KidSuper. Applicants must be Brooklyn residents age 18 or older.

Deadline: July 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM

More info at:

Website:

brooklynbp.nyc.gov/bkdesigners

Posted on: 07/09/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Octavia Summer Institute

Provided by:

Octavia Project

Type:

Summer Programs • Training and Education • Youth Services

Resource for:

Teenagers

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • Education • English and Creative Writing • Gender Equity • Outdoors • Summer Programs • Tech & STEM

A free summer program for young women and trans and nonbinary youth ages 14–19. The Institute offers hands-on workshops in artmaking, creative writing, computer programming, scientific exploration, and more. Participants also go on field trips and receive daily lunch, snacks, and a MetroCard.

Deadline: Priority deadline: March 15, 2025. Rolling deadline: May 15, 2025

More info at:

Website:

octaviaproject.org/join

Address: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Posted on: 04/25/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Apply to the New York Public Radio Advisory Board

Provided by:

New York Public Radio

Type:

Other

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Keywords:

Arts and Culture

The New York Public Radio Community Advisory Board (CAB) is accepting applications for new members. The CAB plays a key role in connecting NYPR to communities across the listening area, shaping the station’s strategic direction, and ensuring that WNYC, WQXR, Gothamist, New Jersey Public Radio, WNYC Studios, and the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space meet the coverage, content, and cultural needs of its audience. CAB members represent diverse backgrounds, beliefs, professions, and age groups, all committed to growing and strengthening public radio in New York. The CAB is looking for listeners to join this important conversation.

Deadline: April 22, 2025

More info at:

Website:

apply.nyprcab.org

Posted on: 04/02/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Winter Supported Experimental Filmmaking Lab - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:

Reel Works

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

High School Students • Neurodivergent Individuals • Teenagers

Keywords:

Afterschool Program • Arts and Culture

The Reel Works Winter Supported Lab is a FREE weeklong filmmaking intensive that provides community, support, and resources for neurodivergent NYC students as they explore storytelling through filmmaking. Eligibility: Neurodivergent, Ages 15-21. Workshop Dates & Location: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 18 - 21, 2025, 12:00-4:00 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.

Deadline: January 26, 2025, 11:59 PM

More info at:

Website:

Apply at bit.ly/4gMattD

Email: mariam@reelworks.com

Posted on: 01/08/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Sound Lab: Podcasting - Free After School Filmmaking Program for NYC Teens

Provided by:

Reel Works

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

High School Students • Teenagers

Keywords:

Afterschool Program • Arts and Culture

Dive into the art of journalistic storytelling through sound in Sound Lab: Podcasting! Over twelve weeks, students will explore audio recording software, craft immersive soundscapes, create foley effects, and bring narratives to life using only sound. Perfect for aspiring podcasters and audio enthusiasts! Eligibility: High school students ages 13-19, intermediate knowledge of Spanish and some knowledge of English is required. Workshop Dates & Location: Wednesdays, February 12 - May 29, 2025, 4:30-6:30 PM at 540 President Street Suite 2F, Brooklyn.

Deadline: January 19, 2025 11:59PM

More info at:

Website:

Apply at bit.ly/4fuKdmo

Email: mariam@reelworks.com

Posted on: 01/08/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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GENuine Connections

Provided by:

DOROT

Type:

Volunteer and Community Service

Resource for:

Seniors • Teenagers

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • Friendship

Virtual volunteer program for teens and adults 65+! Participate in free weekly, small-group workshops online (over Zoom) to talk and participate in interactive workshops like Brain Games, Storytelling, Theater, Current Events, Pop Culture and more. Register today and discover the rewards of intergenerational friendship and build lasting connections.

More info at:

Website:

www.dorotusa.org/genuineconnections

Email: genuineconnections@dorotusa.org

Phone: 332-378-1551

Posted on: 09/04/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Visit Brooklyn Historic Houses!

Provided by:

Historic House Trust

Type:

Museums

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • History

New York City historic houses, ranging from modest farms to grand mansions, provide essential windows to the lives of all New Yorkers, past and present.

More info at:

Website:

historichousetrust.org/houses

Posted on: 07/23/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

Homepage Hero Sliders – Post-9/11 Memorial RFQ

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Post-9/11 Memorial Open Call for Artists

Provided by:

Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)

Type:

Requests for Proposals

Resource for:

Artists

Keywords:

Arts and Culture

The City of New York seeks artists interested in creating a public monument that honors the lives and legacy of the Service Members who died in action during the Global War on Terror. The memorial will also serve as a permanent declaration of “Thank you” and “Welcome Home” to our Post 9/11 Veteran community. Interested individuals can view the guidelines and apply ahead of the August 30, 2024, deadline by visiting the website.

Deadline: August 30, 2024

More info at:

Website:

nyculture.submittable.com

Posted on: 07/23/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) 2024 Open Call

Provided by:

Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA)

Type:

Requests for Proposals

Resource for:

Artists

Keywords:

Arts and Culture

The DCLA is seeking four artists to join the Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) program in 2024. One selected artist will be placed in residence with each of the following City agencies/offices: the Administration for Children Services, the Human Resources Administration, the Commission on Human Rights, and the Mayor’s Office of Equity & Racial Justice. All four open calls are available in full on DCLA’s Submittable page. More info on PAIR at https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcla/publicart/pair.page

Deadline: August 25, 2024

More info at:

Website:

nyculture.submittable.com

Posted on: 07/08/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Summer Streets Art Interventions: Request for Proposals

Provided by:

Department of Transportation (DOT)

Type:

Requests for Proposals

Resource for:

Artists

Keywords:

Arts and Culture

NYC DOT Art is seeking proposals for artwork to activate the Summer Street routes as a one-day installation throughout all five Summer Street dates. Selected artists may receive up to $20,000 to cover all expenses to design, fabricate, present the artwork including, but not limited to, costs associated with the following: labor, materials, fabrication, engineering, installation, equipment rental, storage, and transportation. Artists may consider an additive format with components created through public participation, allowing the artwork to shift, grow, and evolve throughout each event date and the event series. More information at www.nyc.gov/dotart

Deadline: June 16, 2024

More info at:

Website:

nycdotart.submittable.com/submit

Posted on: 05/30/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.