Brooklyn, NY
Amount granted: $32,286
Grant year: 2026
Grant category: Visual Arts and Music
$32,286 to support one year of AYB Teacher Training.
Art Yard Brooklyn (AYB) was founded by artists Meridith McNeal and Dennis Buonagura to provide contemporary visual art education to underserved and marginalized communities in Brooklyn and Red Hook through school partnerships, field programs, and virtual classes. AYB fosters civic responsibility and social justice by offering high-quality materials, advanced techniques, and mentorship, creating a supportive community where artists of all levels can thrive.