Arts/Culture/Technology

Oversees arts, cultural programming, and technology access and infrastructure affecting residents, businesses, and institutions in CB4.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Review and support arts and culture initiatives, festivals, and public programming.
  • Track access to libraries, cultural institutions, and creative youth programs.
  • Monitor technology equity (public Wi‑Fi, public computer access, digital literacy, tech in schools and community centers).
  • Provide recommendations on capital/expense budget requests related to arts, culture, and technology.
  • Coordinate with relevant agencies and community-based organizations (e.g., libraries, NYC Youth and Community Development, NYC Public Schools, cultural orgs, tech partners). 

Meets: jointly with the Youth and Education Committee as needed. Please check the board's calendar or contact the district office to confirm the next committee meeting date and time.


Community Resources

Arts and Culture

Bushwick Neighborhood Arts and Cultural Inventory (July 2019)

NYC Cultural Affairs

NYC Media & Entertainment

Brooklyn Arts Council


Technology & Data

NYC Open Data

Open NY

BetaNYC

NYC Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI)