Get Involved
Seeking Fort Greene residents and artists!
Nominate your community hero
Do you know a neighbor who has:
- Faithfully nurtured and supported Fort Greene through the years
- Stepped up or spoken up for the community
- Passed away (in memoriam) who you want to publicly honor?
The Community Heroes public art project will be back in Commodore Barry Park and Fort Greene Park in summer 2023!
Nominate your community hero
This person may be included in a public art project in Commodore Barry Park or Fort Greene Park.
Collaborate
We are seeking local storytellers (photographers, artists and writers) with a connection to Fort Greene to collaborate on this project. Please note that proximity is a core value of this project, so storytellers who live, work, or have a relationship with the neighborhood will be prioritized. There will be a stipend for storytellers.
- Artists and photographers: We are seeking local artists from Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Downtown Brooklyn to make a portrait of each community hero. Artists will meet the community hero for a 1-2 hour storytelling session to take their portrait. For community heroes who have passed away, the artist will meet with that person’s friends and family to help curate a collage portrait made of old photos and ephemera.
- Youth Writers: We are seeking young people from Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Downtown Brooklyn to interview each community hero. Writers will meet the community hero for a 1-2 hour storytelling session to interview them. For community heroes who have passed away, the writer will meet with that person’s friends and family to learn about the person.
Please fill out this form to indicate how you would like to contribute. We will be in touch when there is an opportunity to work together!
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Visit the Exhibition
September 2022 – summer 2023
Local artists, youth and community members come together to celebrate those dedicated to strengthening and supporting Fort Greene, focusing on long-term historic residents. This is an ongoing annual collaboration with the Fort Greene Park Conservancy and Friends of Commodore Barry Park.
Exhibition located in Fort Greene Park, along The Brooklyn Hospital Center, and Commodore Barry Park, by the football field.
Fort Greene News & Announcements
Hiring Story Producer for Friends of Commodore Barry Park
OVERVIEW Friends of Commodore Barry Park is seeking a paid part-time story producer for the annual Community Heroes project which highlights everyday heroes who have nurtured and strengthened the surrounding community. Community Heroes Fort Greene is a collaboration between Friends of Commodore Barry Park, Fort Greene Park Conservancy and Photoville. Learn more about the project: communityheroes.nyc/projects/fort-greene/ Expected Start Date: Apr 10, 2023 Time Frame: 7 weeks (Early April - June) Hours: 60 hours total (roughly 8 - 10 hours per week) Exact schedule will depend on the timing of the photo and interview sessions. Hourly Rate: $25/hour This position will report directly to the members of Friends of Commodore Barry Park. To apply: Send a resume and coverletter to friendsofcommodorebarrypark@gmail.com by March 13, 2023. SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A STRONG CANDIDATE: Strong organization: scheduling, digital file management Clear and friendly communication Platforms: Google Docs, Zoom, Dropbox Proximity is a core value of this project, so applicants who live, work, or have a relationship with Fort Greene will be prioritized. ROLE DETAILS: The Story Producer role will begin after the 6 heroes for Commodore Barry Park 2023 have been selected, and span until each hero’s portrait and stories have been created. [...]
Fort Greene Park 2022 Community Heroes
Thank you to Carey Wagner for creating a video to honor the 6 Fort Greene Park Community Heroes for 2022!
Lead Neighborhood Organizers
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Special thanks to the NYC Green Relief and Recovery Fund for the support of this program.