Cultural Organizing and Artivism
The Arts at El Puente
For over 40 years, El Puente has been at the forefront of cultural organizing, empowering youth through transformative arts, pre-professional training, a supportive CADRE network, and more — fostering a community where creativity sparks change.
Pre-Professional Training
El Puente has provided pre-professional training in diverse art disciplines for over 40 years. Developing youth talents and supporting professional paths in the visual arts, theater, dance, breaking, photography, and more.
Resident Artists
El Puente has had the privilege to host 3 CRNY resident artist who are shaping the artistic landscape of the organization. They've ignited creativity and social impact in North Brooklyn and are contributing to a legacy of meaningful artistic programming.
Cultural Organizing
Cultural organizing at El Puente continues to at be a driving force for educating, empowering and mobilizing our people to imagine and manifest sustainable positive change in their communities and beyond. With an “Artivist” lense informed by the powerful work of El Puente’s Muralistas and performing ensembles we inspire and promote a commitment to self determination.
Mainstay Events
El Puente’s mainstay events including our WEPA! Festival, Día De Los Muertos, Three Kings Celebration, Manifest! Festival, and Break For Justice celebrate and spotlight the artists of Los Sures and Bushwick.
CADRE
El Puente CADRE is a thriving and supportive network of community artists of color. Through collaboration, technical support and presenting opportunities we amplify the artistic work and excellence of our local artists.
Artistic Youth Grants
For decades, youth artists across El Puente programs have had the opportunity to further their artistic training at institutions like the ICP, Alvin Ailey dance school, and more through the Van Lier scholarship program.