BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC INC
Multi-disciplinary performing arts center presenting global and local artists.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1861
- Employees
- 804
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- BAM Rose Cinemas, BAM Endowment Trust
About
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is the United States' oldest continuously operating performing arts center, founded in 1859 and housed in Fort Greene since 1908. The organization curates a diverse program that spans live music, dance, theater, and other performance arts, while also operating a year‑round film series featuring new releases and curated retrospectives. BAM is distinguished by its commitment to pushing artistic boundaries, serving as a launchpad for creative trailblazers and visionaries, and engaging over half a million New Yorkers each year with groundbreaking programming. The institution's culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and community outreach, positioning it as a leading catalyst for cultural enrichment in the city.