AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of BPL Presents program
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Joel Whitney, the BPL Presents literary curator at Brooklyn Public Library, introduces himself and provides an overview of the library's year-round arts and culture events program. He highlights the diverse range of events offered and their impact on the community.
- BPL Presents includes author talks, panel discussions, readings, live music, dance, theater, film screenings, and art exhibitions
- In 2024, they've presented over 790 cultural events attended by more than 51,000 patrons
- Events feature both new and established artists exploring nontraditional artistic spaces and incorporating civic themes
Joel Whitney
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Good morning.
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My name is Joel Whitney, and I'm the BPL Presents literary curator at Brooklyn Public Library.
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Thank you to chair Rivera and the members of this committee as well as the entire city council for the opportunity this morning to highlight our partnership with the Lenape Center and work across many BPL departments to celebrate and support the arts and culture of indigenous people in New York City.
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BPL Presents, overseen by Vice President of Arts and Culture Laszlo Jakob Orchos, is the library's year round series of arts and culture events, including author talks, panel discussions and readings, as well as live music, dance and theater, film screenings, and art exhibitions.
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Events feature new and established artists engaged in exploring nontraditional artistic spaces and incorporating civic themes.
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So far in 2024, we've presented over 790 cultural events attended by more than 51,000 patrons, including an event just last month with the Lenape Center.
