About us

Who We Are

DBAA is a newly formed coalition of 28 cultural groups organized to connect and serve Downtown Brooklyn cultural organizations, to communicate their impact on Downtown Brooklyn and to actively mobilize in the best interests of artist communities.

What We Do

DBAA works to connect Downtown Brooklyn cultural organizations to enable collaboration, share information and provide an effective voice that can speak to business, political and community leaders about economic benefits and service of cultural organizations to downtown Brooklyn.

DBAA works to discuss and address issues affecting artist communities and cultural organizations in downtown Brooklyn such as the creative economy, education, affordable housing, social services, quality of life and health and wellness.