Innovation Salon: Ideas in Action

Join Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) for Innovation Salon: Ideas in Action, an evening of creative presentations, thought-provoking dialogue, and celebration of our 2024 Social Innovation Fellows.

BAC's is a development program for creatives and cultural entrepreneurs where we asserts that Brooklyn neighborhoods are the incubators of distinct cultures and practices. Join us as we highlight the powerful work of these visionary artists and celebrate the culmination of this groundbreaking initiative.

Over the past five months, the fellowship—a collaboration with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)—has supported a cohort of 12 artists and cultural entrepreneurs in exploring new models of social innovation through their artistic practices. Individuals received coaching, training, technical assistance, and additional funding while critiquing and supporting each other to build their individual and collective capacity for transformative change and abundance. to learn more.

The 2024 Social Innovation Fellowship cohort includes: Jeremiah O. Ojo (Senior Fellow); Emma Alpert; Asmaa Amadou; Danielle Brown, PhD.; Ginou Choueiri; Chief Baba Neil Clarke; Flex Dance Program; Rochelle Jamila; Tilly J. Lapidos; Harvey Leon; Sirlenda Williams; and Shaun Neblett.

This special evening will feature:

🎤 Fellow Presentations (6:00–8:00 PM)
Fellows will showcase their socially innovative artistic practices through a series of dynamic 10-minute Ted Talk-style presentations, live demos, performances, film screenings, and interactive experiences.

🗣️ Panel Discussion
Senior Fellow Jeremiah Ojo will lead a 30-minute panel discussion with select fellows delving into the intersection of art, innovation, and social impact.

🥂 Reception (8:00–9:00 PM)
Connect with fellows, funders, industry professionals, and community members over drinks and light fare.

Host or Publisher Brooklyn Arts Council