Contemporary Art

BRIC’s contemporary art program captures a rich cross section of ideas, voices and artistic media that reflect Brooklyn’s diverse community of artists.

Exhibition opening for "Mystics"

Exhibitions at BRIC Rotunda Gallery

Founded in 1981, BRIC Rotunda Gallery is the oldest continuously operating contemporary art space in Brooklyn. Each season, the gallery presents exhibitions of emerging and mid-career artists, collaborative projects, and solo shows that reflect the borough’s diversity.

Performance at the Bricolage LIVE event

Public Programs

BRIC hosts free, drop-in programs for the public, curated in conjunction with current exhibitions, to engage audiences and facilitate interaction with the artworks on display. Events rage from artist talks to literary reading series to performances that stimulate discussion about exhibition-related topics. Family Days, themed art-making workshops for kids and adults of all ages also run throughout the year.

Students visit BRIC Rotunda Gallery

Art Education 

BRIC’s Contemporary Art Education programs take place in a variety of exciting settings, including classroom-based residencies for K-12 students, and school visits to BRIC Rotunda Gallery. We partner with public schools in the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Brooklyn with a focus on underserved communities.

Fellows learn camera and lighting skills

Opportunities for Artists

Opportunities for artists are integral to BRIC's Contemporary Art program.The BRIC Contemporary Artist Registry is a comprehensive online resource of visual artists livingand working in Brooklyn. With the Lori Ledis Emerging Curator Program, BRIC fosters emerging curatorial talent via an annual open call for exhibition proposals.  Through the BRIC Media Arts Fellowship, BRIC's Community Media and Contemporary Art programs work together to provide training and equipment for Brooklyn-affiliated artists interested in exploring video as an artistic medium.