Research has proven that exposure to arts at a young age helps kids stay in--and finish--school. Unfortunately, some families simpy can't afford to make us of our borough's cultural offerings. Cool Culture makes the arts accessible.

Founded in 1999, Cool Culture builds bridges between families from low-income communities and cultural institutions in New York City, so that children from all economic backgrounds can benefit from early exposure to these outstanding resources.

In 2008-2009 alone, Cool Culture enabled 97,000 Head Start families in Brooklyn to receive unlimited, free admission to more than 80 museums, gardens and zoos throughout the City. 

To make the children feel welcome and engage families, the program works with some 85 cultural institutions and government-subsidized day care programs, to provide trainings for parents and teachers, publish a free newsletter for participating families and distribute free tickets.

The Brooklyn Community Foundation Arts for All Fund enables children--and their families--to have access to critical cultural programs throughout the borough.