Dumbo Arts Center

Mission DAC's catalyzes interaction between visual artists, the local community and the wider public, in order to preserve the neighborhood of Dumbo as a springboard for new art. Activities DAC produces the annual multi-site D.U.M.B.O. Art Under the Bridge Festival, presents a year-round program of new exhibitions in its gallery, commissions site-specific art and provides educational programs for artists and high school students. History Founded by artists in the wake of the first festival in 1997, DAC was the first non-profit arts organization in Dumbo, Brooklyn. By attracting thousands of visitors and media attention to the once abandoned manufacturing area, DAC's role has been pivotal in the establishment of Dumbo, Brooklyn as a recognized neighborhood and cultural destination. Exhibitions D.U.M.B.O. Arts Center presents a year-round program of exhibitions each year in its 3,000 sq. ft. gallery space. Curators are invited by DAC, or since 2007, are selected through an annual open call process. DAC seeks proposals base on a sound intellectual premise and take an innovative, experimental approach to exhibition making and/or are site responsive. Artist Opportunity Workshop Launched in 2005 in response to demand by young artists, the free career advancement workshop involves three days of intensive networking, panels and discussions on resources for artists just embarking on a professional career.