JAN. THEME: ARTS + CULTURE OF FORT GREENE
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE FORT GREENE ASSOCIATION!
NO PLANS TONIGHT? IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO RSVP.
We invite you to join the FGA for a fun evening of exploration, stimulating discussion, and community conversation as we bring together leaders from some of Fort Greene's pre-eminent arts and cultural institut
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Fort Greene Association - January Open Meeting
- Date: Monday, January 14, 2019
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Place: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
- 85 South Oxford Street (bet. Fulton - Lafayette)
- S. Oxford entrance
- Admission: FREE & OPEN TO ALL
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To be provided by a student from the Brooklyn Music School. We thank them for their generosity.
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EXCITING UPDATE ABOUT 2019 FGA MEETINGS:
The FGA Will Host Monthly Open Meetings in 2019!
(see notes at the end of this newsletter for complete details)
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GUEST LINEUP: ARTS + CULTURE OF FT. GREENE
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We have assembled an exciting lineup of guests from some of our favorite local cultural establishments. Below is brief bio for each guest and a relevant overview of their organization.
Topics to be discussed may include:
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- Past, present, and future of the Fort Greene art scene.
- The vision and the inner-workings of art institutions in our neighborhood.
- Arts, local economy, youth, and the fabric of a community
- Make it anywhere - share the organizations' global footprint and the journey to leadership roles
- Fun for everyone -- community outreach, inclusive initiatives, programming, and ways to get involved.
- Q&A and dialogue with the audience.
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Speaker / Panelist:
Courtney "Coco" Killingsworth
Vice President of Education and Community Engagement, BAM
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Coco Killingsworth is the Vice President of Education and Community Engagement at BAM where she works to grow the vision, voice and power of young Brooklyn art-makers and expand access and deepen engagement of Brooklyn residents, young and old, to the arts. Previously she worked at the non-profit
Global Kids
, where she helped start the High School for Global Citizenship in Prospect Heights. Coco is a dancer, mother of two and a Brooklyn resident for almost 20 years…much to the dismay of her family from the Bronx.
BAM
(Brooklyn Academy of Music) is a multi-arts center located in Fort Greene that has for more than 150 years been the home for adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas—engaging both global and local communities. With world-renowned programming in theater, dance, music, opera, film, and much more, BAM showcases the work of emerging artists and innovative modern masters.
From discounted tickets and transportation for special needs groups to opportunities for local arts organizations and businesses, BAM places special emphasis on its commitment to the community. Learn more about
BAM's community initiatives
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Speaker / Panelist:
Kristina Newman-Scott President, BRIC
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Kristina Newman-Scott was appointed President of BRIC in July 2018. She is the first immigrant and first woman of color to serve in this position. Previously, Newman-Scott served as the Director of Culture and State Historic Preservation Officer for the State of Connecticut.
Kristina describes herself as a Jamaican-raised cultural strategist, connecting minds to a vision and hands to a purpose of meaningful existence.
BRIC
is the leading presenter of free cultural programming in Brooklyn and a major incubator and supporter of Brooklyn artists and media-makers. With origins dating back to 1979 and the
Fund for the Borough of Brooklyn
, BRIC serves hundreds of thousands annually.
BRIC maintains a commitment to the communities surrounding BRIC House through collaboration with cultural, social, and educational organizations as well as new and long-time residents. Learn more about their
community engagement program.
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Speaker / Panelist:
Piruz Partow
Executive Director,
Brooklyn Music School
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Piruz has served in administrative and teaching roles at BMS since 2003 before taking over as Executive Director in 2013. During his tenure, BMS has experienced remarkable growth and revitalization, including the launch of many new initiatives, such as its Music Mentors Program, Opera and Musical Theater Program, and Jazz Program. Piruz has also been instrumental in the growth of BMS' community outreach program, which has grown from 0 to 30 sites and now serves over 10,000 people annually.
The Brooklyn Music School,
founded in 1909, is a community music school located in the heart of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. BMS strives to make it possible for everyone, regardless of their background and resources, to be able to experience the joy of music and the artistic and intellectual benefits of musical performance.
BMS offers private lessons, as well as, group music and dance classes for aspiring musicians of all ages, from infants to adults.
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Speaker / Panelist:
Amy Andrieux
Director of Programming & Development, MoCADA
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With over 15 years of experience as a curator, journalist / editor, and multi-media marketer, Amy is a veteran of global editorial programming and promotional campaigns across print, web, mobile and video. She has held executive positions at
TRACE
magazine,
The Source
magazine, MTV, Ketchum Digital and Red Bull studios. As the founder of her own company
Aimstar Media
she has consulted for numerous global brands. Amy currently leads programming and development efforts at MoCADA
MoCADA (Museum of Contemporary Diasporan Arts) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019. Founded by Laurie Cumbo in a Bed-Stuy brownstone, MoCADA's mission is to
incite dialogue on pressing social and political issues facing the African Diaspora and to foster a dynamic space for the creation and continuous evolution of culture.
Through its
youth programs
, MoCADA exposes young people to the history and culture of the African Diaspora to help children better understand their own legacy and identity.
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S
peaker / Panelist:
Sarah Marcus
Director of Eduction
Mark Morris Dance Center
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In her role as Director of Education at
Mark Morris
, Sarah designs and implements all educational programming for students of all ages and abilities both on-site at the
Mark Morris Dance Center
and throughout New York City. In addition to developing and executing programming, she teaches technique for students of all ages as well as in the Dance for PD® program.
Sarah received her B.S. from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and danced professionally for the Oakland Ballet Company. She currently sits on the Education Committee of the Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance.
Celebrating the diversity of its community, while fostering creative exploration and expression through high-quality dance and music programming, the
Mark Morris Dance Group
is committed to providing access to meaningful artistic experiences for people of all ages at locations throughout Brooklyn and New York City. The Education team works in partnership with students, parents, and community-based organizations to create appropriate class offerings to serve students with and without physical disabilities and/or developmental delays in both inclusive and adaptive environments.
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Are you coming to the FGA Arts + Culture Event?
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LOCATION
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
DATE AND TIME
01/14/19
7:00pm -
01/14/19
9:00pm
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Panel Discussion Moderated by:
Beth Allen
Executive Director, Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance
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Beth Allen assumed the role of part-time Executive Director at the
Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance
in late-2017, as the organization began its transition from a volunteer-led entity to a professionally staffed non-profit. Since 2016, she has also worked freelance as a grant writer and development consultant, drawing on 14 years working in development at primarily younger, smaller, entrepreneurial arts organizations including
U.S. Biennial/Prospect New Orleans
and
Art21
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Beth holds a graduate certificate from the Institute for Curatorial Practice in Performance at Wesleyan University, C.Phil and MA in Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles, and BA in History from Northwestern University.
The
Downtown Brooklyn Arts Alliance (DBAA)
is a coalition of more than
35 cultural groups
organized to connect and serve Downtown Brooklyn cultural organizations, to communicate their impact on Downtown Brooklyn, and to actively mobilize in the best interests of the cultural sector in Downtown Brooklyn.
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Each organization will have a table at the event with representatives and information about how you can join, get involved, enjoy more of their programming, and generally connect with the wealth of arts and culture we are so fortunate to have in Fort Greene.
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February Open Meeting
Monday, Feb 11th
Topic
: Entrepreneurship
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March Open Meeting
Monday, Mar 18th
Topic
: Small Business
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NOTES ABOUT 2019 FGA OPEN MEETINGS:
The FGA Will Host Monthly Open Meetings in 2019!
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- Every month excluding July & August.
- All FGA open meetings in 2019 will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month unless that Monday falls on a holiday (i.e. MLK, Presidents' Day, etc.).
- In those instances, the FGA meetings will be on the 2nd Monday of the month.
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What's Happening Around Brooklyn?
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A Small Sampling of Some of the Important Things Happening In Our Borough and Communities.
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PUBLIC ADVOCATE
Public Advocate Debate
Vote for Public Advocate on Tues. Feb 26th
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BQE
Follow the
BQE Triple Cantilever development project
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WALT WHITMAN LIBRARY
Located at 93 St. Edwards St. (bet. Myrtle & TIllary), this historic library serves the communities of Ingersoll and Whitman Houses and su
rrounding community with great programming for
adults, teens and younger children alike.
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Fort Greene Association | 718-875-1855 | P.O. Box 170563 Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
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