BROOKLYN · NEW YORK
Where joy becomes a way of life
Using the performing arts to inspire, educate, and build the next generation of creative leaders across New York City.
Creativity | Professionalism | Community | Joy
START HERE
Find your way in
Four core program areas, one mission. Choose the path that matches what you are looking for.
FOR SCHOOLS & ORGANIZATIONS
Arts Partnerships
Residencies, immersion days, exhibitions, and original productions designed around your school community — from a single day to a full year.
FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
The Studio
Pre-professional dance training for ages 3–18 in Ballet, Modern, Tap, African, Hip Hop, and Jazz. Saturdays in Brownsville, September through June.
FOR AUDIENCES & SCHOOLS
Annual Productions
Original mainstage theater and in-school presentations that blend dance, music, and storytelling led by Truth Be Told, Black History Is…
FOR NEIGHBORHOODS & EVENTS
Community Activities
Live performance for festivals, celebrations, houses of worship, and civic gatherings - bringing music, dance, and joy right to your event.
WHO WE ARE
A community of artists, rooted in Brooklyn
Arts In Blue is a Brooklyn-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit built on a simple belief: every child deserves the chance to discover their gift and share it with the world. We listen, collaborate, and build experiences that feel meaningful to the students, families, and communities we serve.
2022
Founded in Brooklyn
8+
School partners across 3 boroughs
4,865
Audience members, 2024–25 season
K–12
Grades served
OUR ANNUAL PRODUCTION
Truth Be Told, Black History Is…
Every February at the Theater at City Tech, an intergenerational journey through dance, music, and storytelling honoring the wisdom of our elders. Schools are invited to join us for a full professional production alongside their students.
Performances
Every February
Tickets
$10 per seat · on sale in October
Real Voices. Real Impact.
Artists
Dance, sound, music, visual arts, photography and beyond, we are always meeting artists committed to quality work with young people.
Events
See what is coming up, and look back at the productions, immersion days, and celebrations that shaped our seasons.
Community
Festivals, celebrations, houses of worship, and civic gatherings bring live performance right to your event.
“Our children aren’t ‘bad’, broken or beyond hope. Our children deserve the opportunity to flourish in the beautiful possibilities they imagine and create.”
SUPPORT THE WORK
Help us keep the arts accessible
Your contribution directly supports classes, productions, and community programs that bring joy and creative opportunity to young people across New York City.
ARE YOU AN ARTIST?
Bring quality experiences to audiences anywhere
We like to work with people who are committed to bringing quality experiences to audiences anywhere. If that is you, then we would love to meet you!