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BRIC Media Maker Weekend

A two-day event featuring career-enhancing workshops, a street photography walking tour that will hit some of the most iconic spots in Brooklyn Hip-Hop History, and an after party celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop.

Featuring Datwon Thomas, EIC, VIBE □ Jazzie Belle, REVOLT TV □ Barbara Theus, HOT 97 & WBLS □ Superchief Gallery NFT, □ Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME), and more!

BRIC Hip-Hop 50

Jazzie Belle
Mike REHAB
DJ F.A.M.E.

BRIC Media Maker Weekend: AI-volution: A New Era of Innovation & Disruption will be a two-day event featuring career-enhancing workshops, networking mixers, and an epic ’90s inspired hip-hop after party that everyone will be talking about.

What’s the hot topic for 2023? Artificial Intelligence (AI), of course! AI-volution: A New Era of Innovation & Disruption will delve into the transformative impact of AI on the media industry and how it will potentially reshape or eliminate hundreds of media careers and opportunities as we know them today. BRIC Hip-Hop 50 is being celebrated all year long. You’ll see elements of hip-hop sprinkled throughout the entire weekend as we celebrate the 50th birthday of the game-changing genre.

If you are interested in covering BRIC Media Maker Weekend, please contact Wendy Washington, Founder & CEO, TID Agency [email protected].

Join The Game-Changing, Two-Day Experience

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Event

8th Annual BRIC Media Maker Weekend: AI-volution | Day 1, Oct. 27

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Event

8th Annual BRIC Media Maker Weekend: AI-volution | Day 2, Oct. 28

Speakers

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Datwon Thomas
Keynote

Oct 27, 2023, 7PM

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Jazzie Belle
REVOLT TV

Oct 27, 2023, 5:30PM

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Mike REHAB
NFT Artist + Icon

Meet Mike REHAB: Oct 27 & 28

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Antonio Rosario
Street Photography

Oct 27, 2023, 3:30 – 5PM

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Daniel, the Visceral Glitch
Augmented Reality

Oct 27, 2023, 6 – 7PM

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Leo Jimenez
Alternatives to Adobe

Oct 27, 2023, 4 – 5:30PM

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Amy Andrieux
Art & AI

Oct 27, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30PM

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Atiba Edwards
Art & AI

Oct 27, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30PM

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Kim Marshall
Art & AI

Oct 27, 2023, 5:30 – 6:30PM

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Matthew Allen
In Conversation: Jazzie Belle

Oct 27, 2023, 5:30PM

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Laura Catana
Create a Pitch Deck

Oct 27, 2023, 6 – 7PM

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Post Keynote Mixer
DJ F.A.M.E.

Oct 27, 2023, 8:30 – 9:30PM

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Valerie Viard
Superchief Gallery NFT

Oct 27 & 28

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David Francois
Media Orientation

Oct 28, 2023, 11AM

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Mike REHAB
Fireside Chat: AI, NFT, Graffiti Art

Oct 28, 2023, 11AM

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Shena Nicole
AI as a Business Tool

Oct 28, 2023, 12 – 1:30PM

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Donovan Rodriques
AI & Intellectual Property

Oct 28, 2023, 1 – 2PM

Creative artist standing outdoors, showcasing mural art, urban street art, and cultural expression, with vibrant graffiti and mural background, representing contemporary art and public art projects.

Onel Mulet
Interviewing for TV & Film

Oct 28, 2023, 1:30 – 3:30PM

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Tanya Simpson
Love & Content Creation

Oct 28, 2023, 2 – 3PM

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Christina Richardson
Love & Content Creation

Oct 28, 2023, 2 – 3PM

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Valerie Viard
Love & Content Creation

Oct 28, 2023, 2 – 3PM

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Dr. Duclas Charles
Love & Content Creation

Oct 28, 2023, 2 – 3PM

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Kevin Cummings
Love & Content Creation

Oct 28, 2023, 2 – 3PM

Empowering Black women in arts and media at BRIC Arts Media, showcasing community engagement, diversity, and cultural expression through digital platforms and creative programs.

Esther Lelievre
Love & Content Creation

Oct 28, 2023, 2 – 3PM

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Chelsea Grant
AI & the Music Artist

Oct 28, 2023, 2:30 – 3:30PM

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Tanya Lawson
AI & the Music Artist

Oct 28, 2023, 2:30 – 3:30PM

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Mike Epstein
AI & the Music Artist

Oct 28, 2023, 2:30 – 3:30PM

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Barbara Theus
AI & the Music Artist

Oct 28, 2023, 2:30 – 3:30PM

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Chris Pulakos
Digital Archiving

Oct 28, 2023, 3 – 4PM

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Sean Ellis
Digital Archiving

Oct 28, 2023, 3 – 4PM

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Cynthia Giwa & Tayo Giwa
Film Screening + TalkBack

Oct 28, 2023, 3 – 4:30PM

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Kenneth Ebie
Black Entrepreneurs NYC

Oct 28, 2023, 4 – 6PM

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Tony Horn
Be Bold w/ BE NYC & SBS

Oct 28, 2023, 4 – 6PM

Empowering Black women in arts and media at BRIC Arts Media, showcasing community engagement, diversity, and cultural expression through digital platforms and creative programs.

Esther Lelievre
Be Bold w/ BE NYC & SBS

Oct 28, 2023, 4 – 6PM

Diverse digital artist working on creative multimedia projects, creative workspace with colorful graphic design elements and tools, modern art and design concepts.

Jayson Jimenez
Free Headshots from Getty Images Photographer

Oct 28, 2023, 5:30 – 8:30PM

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90s Hip-Hop After-Party
DJ Brian “Raydar” Ellis

Oct 28, 2023, 6 – 9:30PM

THANK YOU
BRIC Media Maker Weekend Sponsors & Partners

Innovative black entrepreneurship support programs by BRIC Arts Media Brooklyn promoting NYC small business growth and community engagement.

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Venue Info

A spacious, modern art gallery with white walls and concrete floors. Several people are scattered throughout the space, some observing the artwork on the walls and others engaged in conversation. The gallery features large abstract paintings and sculptures. On the right side, there is a tiered seating area with orange and gray cushions. Near the seating area, a white reception desk with two wooden chairs is visible, displaying brochures and magazines. The atmosphere is bright and open, with high ceilings and exposed structural elements.

647 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Venue Info

BRIC House is Brooklyn’s cultural living room: a 40,000 square foot multi-disciplinary arts and media complex where emerging and established artists can create work that deepens their practice and engages the diverse communities of the borough.

COVID-19 policy: Attendees of any BRIC House programming do not have to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter the building. Masks are encouraged but not required in all BRIC operated spaces. To learn more, visit:

BRIC IS COMMITTED TO WELCOMING PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES

The main floor of BRIC House has an accessible entrance on Rockwell Place, in addition to an accessible, all-gender bathroom. The BRIC Media Center, located on the 2nd floor, is accessible via elevator. The Gallery level is accessible via a wheelchair lift. Portable FM assistive listening devices are available for programs on the Stoop and in the Ballroom upon request. To make specific access requests for an in-person or virtual program, please contact [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event of interest.

Accessibility @ BRIC

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Exhibitions

A ceramic art installation featuring a variety of white and blue patterned pottery pieces arranged on three tables. Two tables are covered with dark blue cloth and form an L-shape, displaying numerous small ceramic items including plates, bowls, and jars with intricate blue designs. The third table in the foreground has a white tiled surface with blue patterns and holds larger ceramic vessels. On the wall behind, there is a tile mural depicting three sailboats in blue and white, framed by dark blue tiles. Above the mural, a curved arrangement of small, dark-colored ceramic objects resembling spoons or ladles is mounted on the wall.

Calendar

People attending the BRIC arts event, standing in line and socializing in a modern, spacious venue with concrete stairs and colorful artwork in the background.

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