Brooklyn Arts Awards 2026

Join fellow artists, cultural stewards, and supporters for an unforgettable evening celebrating the creatives shaping Brooklyn’s future.

In 2025, we gave $1.82 million to 378 Brooklyn-based artists, creatives, and cultural organizations. Of this, $1.17 million were distributed to 299 Grantees and $653,000 was allocated to 79 Teaching Artists for 104 older adult center and in-school residencies. We can’t wait to announce our record breaking numbers for this year with you!

Marking 60 years of impact, this year’s awards reflect on Then. Now. Next. honoring legacy, elevating today’s voices, and investing in what’s to come.

Experience it all! From the Blue Carpet and Artist Mixer to a night of performances, the awards ceremony, and an after party to close it out. Complimentary light bites and beverages.

Dress for the moment in your best BrooklynFly.

By attending this event, you give Brooklyn Arts Council permission to use your name, likeness, image, voice, or appearance in any photos, video recordings, audio tapes, digital images, and the like, taken or made on behalf of Brooklyn Arts Council.

We recommend testing for COVID + flu before coming to this large gathering. Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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