Baryshnikov Arts Center

Baryshnikov Arts Center (BAC) is the realization of a long-held vision by Founder and Artistic Director Mikhail Baryshnikov to build an arts center in New York City that serves as a gathering place for artists from all disciplines. BAC’s opening in 2005 heralded the launch of this mission, establishing a thriving creative space for artists from around the world. Located in the Hudson Yards neighborhood of Manhattan, BAC comprises a total of 20,000 square feet, including the 238-seat Jerome Robbins Theater, the Howard Gilman Performance Space, and four column-free studios. BAC has the potential to serve approximately 700 artists and up to 22,000 audience members annually through presentations and artist residencies.

BAC has an annual operating budget of $3.5M, is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors, and has an administrative team of 13 full-time and 6 part-time staff members.