PURELEMENTS' NEW HOME IN THE MAKING!
New Studios and Office space!
For the past few years Purelements has been working to solidify space which would allow us to continue our impactful work across the borough and beyond. Now, due to the hard work and commitment of our staff, teachers, parents, community leaders, supporters and students, we are proud to announce that our vision will finally manifest itself into new studio space for the Organization and Community.

Read Below to learn more!
THE BROWNSVILLE PLAN

The Brownsville Plan  is the result of a community-driven process to identify neighborhood goals, form strategies to address local needs, and find resources to fill gaps in service. This plan will result in the creation of over 2,500 new affordable homes, representing more than $1 billion of investment in housing in the neighborhood.

A critical strategy to the implementation of this plan is the  Brownsville RFP  for the development of City-owned vacant land.

The RFP, issued on August 23, 2017 and designated on July 26, 2018, encouraged respondents to incorporate the goals and strategies outlined in this neighborhood plan. The RFP features three themes that reflect community priorities:

  • Christopher-Glenmore, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Trades and tech training, business incubation, innovative building design, and neighborhood retail
  • Rockaway-Chester, Arts and Culture: Cultural center, art incorporated into building design, and creative retail
  • Livonia Avenue, Healthy Living and Food Systems: Gardening and healthy food stores, sit-down restaurants, services and community spaces that promote health, and building design that promotes healthy living
The Brownsville Arts Center and Apartments
  • Rockaway-Chester, Arts and Culture: Cultural center, art incorporated into building design, and creative retail

The Brownsville Arts Center and Apartments (BACA)
Located along Rockaway Avenue and Chester Street, between East New York Avenue a­­­­­­nd Pitkin Avenue, this project will be led by a development team that includes Blue Sea Development Company, Gilbane Development Company and Artspace Projects.

The development will feature 230 units of affordable housing and 24,000 square feet of arts and culture space that will be the home of a Performing arts school run by  Purelements: An Evolution in Dance , a music school run by  Brooklyn Music School , and a media lab and arts center run by  BRIC .

The building will also feature a collaborative Black Box theater that will accommodate a range of uses, including theater, dance, music and film. The theater will provide continuous cultural programming and will be accessible to the community and general public for events.
SEEKING NEW BOARD MEMBERS
As the Organization mission continues to expand, we are looking for like minded dynamic people to join our team. Do you or someone you know align with any of these mission points:
  • Passionate about the arts
  • Investing money, time, and effective planning towards transforming lives
  • Providing safe, creative and culturally infused environments for people of all ages
  • Working to change the narrative of underserved communities
  • Knows the Arts are integral to a balanced education

If these items resonate with you, then join us for our Upcoming event: The PE Factor!
Here you will learn more about the Organization, Our Vision for the future and how you can be a part of it!

November 2018 - Stay tuned for more!